PUTRAJAYA/JOHOR BAHRU – A police helicopter participating in a mock nuclear training exercise crashed into Sungai…
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Former Bangladesh Police Chief Pleads Guilty to Crimes Against Humanity; Ex-PM Hasina Indicted
DHAKA – Bangladesh’s former police chief has pleaded guilty to crimes against humanity committed during a…
Anwar Ibrahim Invites US President Donald Trump to Asean Summit in October
KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced on July 10 that he has formally…
MACC Probes RM120 Million Baby Formula Cartel, Seizes Over RM174 Million in Assets
SHAH ALAM – The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has recorded statements from 10 individuals in connection…
Rafizi Ramli to Launch ‘Ayuh Malaysia’ Social Enterprise Platform on July 27
PETALING JAYA – Former economy minister Rafizi Ramli is set to launch a new social enterprise…
Anwar Faces Party Rebellion Over Delayed Top Court Appointments in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR – Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is under increasing pressure from within his own party,…
Volcanic Eruption Disrupts Flights Between Australia and Bali
JAKARTA – Several Australian airlines, including Qantas, Jetstar, and Virgin Australia, cancelled multiple flights to and…
Crowds Gather to Celebrate 78th Birthday of Nepal’s Former King Gyanendra Amid Rising Monarchist Sentiment
KATHMANDU – Hundreds of supporters and well-wishers gathered outside the residence of Nepal’s deposed monarch, Gyanendra…
Malaysia Imposes Provisional Anti-Dumping Duties on Iron and Steel Imports
KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia announced on July 5 that it will impose provisional anti-dumping duties ranging…
Macron Hails Anwar Ibrahim’s Visit as France and Malaysia Deepen Bilateral Ties
PARIS – French President Emmanuel Macron has described Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s visit…
South Korea’s Top Security Adviser to Visit Washington Amid Tariff Talks and Potential Summit Plans
SEOUL – South Korea’s presidential security adviser, Mr Wi Sung-lac, will visit Washington from July 6…
Japan Requires Air Passengers to Keep Power Banks in Sight Amid Safety Concerns
TOKYO — Japan’s transport ministry has announced that air passengers must keep their power banks in…