Malaysia

Malaysians vote in state elections, test for Anwar

Aug 12, 2023 08:52

Malaysians in six states headed to the polls on Saturday in regional elections seen as a major test of support for Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's nine-month old administration.
Iranian cyclists pocket four medals in Asian Track Cycling Championships

Jun 17, 2023 08:49

Iranian cyclists have put on pretty remarkable performances at the 2023 Asian Track Cycling Championships in Malaysia, and taken home four medals, including two golds.
Iranian archer snatches gold medal in Singapore 2023 Asia Cup

Jun 11, 2023 02:33

Iranian archer Mohammad-saleh Palizban has displayed awe-inspiring performances at the Singapore 2023 Asia Cup leg 3, and managed to pick up a gold medal at the continental tournament.
Former Malaysian PM Muhyiddin charged with corruption

Mar 10, 2023 11:53

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin was charged on Friday with abuse of power and money laundering over projects launched under his premiership, accusations that he said were politically motivated.
Iran's energy minister hopes D-8 could return to its core missions

Mar 02, 2023 03:12

Iranian Energy Minister Ali Akbar Mehrabian says politics has overshadowed the D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation as he expresses hope that the organization could return to its core mission which is to foster economic growth in member states.
Raeisi: Malaysia ‘among Islamic and Asian priorities’ for Iran

Nov 26, 2022 05:12

President Ebrahim Raeisi has underlined the great capacities for expansion of bilateral relations in various fields between Tehran and Kuala Lumpur, saying Malaysia is one of Iran’s priorities in the Muslim world and among the Asian countries.
Malaysia’s longtime opposition leader Anwar appointed PM

Nov 24, 2022 10:25

Malaysia’s king named reformist opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim as the country’s Prime Minister on Thursday, ending days of uncertainties after divisive general elections produced a hung Parliament.
Rival parties in Malaysia race to form new government amid looming deadline

Nov 21, 2022 11:38

Talks to form a new government in Malaysia have gathered pace after King Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah announced a deadline for parties to decide on their choice of alliance and prime minister.
Malaysia opposition leader claims securing majority after vote, his rival does not concede

Nov 20, 2022 04:59

Despite an irresolute electoral performance, Malaysian opposition Leader Anwar Ibrahim claims he has won enough parliamentary seats to become prime minister and form the country's next government.
Malaysia busts Mossad team, secures release of kidnapped Palestinian activist

Oct 18, 2022 11:02

Malaysian authorities have secured the release of a Palestinian activist who was kidnapped by agents of the Israeli spy agency over alleged links with the armed wing of the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas.