Malaysia

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.
Malaysian PM hails Iran as major trade partner

Sep 01, 2022 00:55

Prime Minister of Malaysia Ismail Sabri Yaakob described Iran as one of his country’s important trade partners in Asia, condemned the cruel sanctions against Tehran, and hailed the political determination to broaden relations between the two countries in various fields.
Malaysian ex-PM Najib goes to jail for multi-billion dollar graft scandal

Aug 23, 2022 12:24

Malaysia's top court upholds former PM Najib Razak's conviction relating to a multi-billion dollar graft scandal, ordering him to begin his 12-year jail sentence.
Iran ready to share achievements with D-8: President

Jun 27, 2022 07:18

The Iranian president expressed the country’s readiness to provide the members of the D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation with its technological and knowledge-based achievements.