Malaysia

Malaysia condemns desecration of Quran in Netherlands, Sweden
Government says it is ‘appalled’ that Islamophobic acts had been repeated within days in the two European countries.
Published On 27 Jan 2023
ECHR says it can hear case against Russia over MH17 downing
The Netherlands and Ukraine are pursuing Moscow over its pre-February 2022 actions in eastern Ukraine.
Published On 25 Jan 2023
Malaysian lion dancers bring new spirit to ancient tradition
World-beating Malaysian troupes are drawing dancers from all ethnicities and innovating routines to wow audiences.
Published On 24 Jan 2023
Taiwanese pray ‘just to be safe’ as Year of the Rabbit nears
People visit Taipei’s Longshan Temple to ward off any misfortune that might be coming their way in the new year.
Published On 20 Jan 2023

Sunday marks the start of the Year of the Rabbit and more than a billion people from China and Asia will celebrate.

At least 16 foreigners continue to be held over alleged unpaid debts and compensation despite completing jail terms.

Malaysia is struggling to bring back tourists compared with its Southeast Asian peers after scrapping pandemic curbs.

Hassan Al Kontar told Al Jazeera he has not seen his family since 2008 and hopes to obtain a Canadian passport.

Malaysian actress takes home top acting honour while Spielberg wins best director.

Asia celebrates a restriction-free New Year after two years of COVID disruptions, as the world enters 2023.

The only other Security Council resolution on Myanmar was in 1948, which recommended then-Burma’s entry to world body.

Governments asked to launch search and rescue mission amid reports of refugee deaths on vessel drifting for weeks.

The win is vital backing for Anwar’s premiership after an election last month returned an unprecedented hung parliament.

The bodies of a woman and two children were found when rescue efforts resumed after a brief halt due to rain.

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