Malaysia

Amnesty slams ‘barbaric’ caning sentences given to Rohingya Muslims by Malaysia

Jul 21, 2020 13:12

Amnesty International has called on Malaysia to withdraw the caning sentences recently handed down to a group of persecuted Rohingya refugees from Myanmar, saying the “barbaric” practice “amounts to torture.”
Indonesia, Malaysia warn of Israel's West Bank annexation; Jordan urges action

Jun 01, 2020 01:26

Indonesia has warned that Israeli regime’s planned annexation of the occupied West Bank is a “clear violation of international law” that threatens regional peace and stability.
UNHCR voices concern for Rohingya refugees on boats amid coronavirus emergency

Apr 23, 2020 13:53

The United Nations refugee agency has voiced mounting concern over a “grave immediate risk” to persecuted Rohingya Muslim refugees who have fled Myanmar by boats amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Malaysia recovers $323 million of 1MDB fraud money

Mar 17, 2020 08:58

Malaysia has recovered 1.4 billion ringgit (323 million dollars) of funds allegedly stolen from state fund 1MDB and identified another 6.9 billion ringgit for recovery, the prime minister’s office said on Tuesday.
Dutch trial opens for 4 suspects over 2014 downing of Malaysia Flight MH17

Mar 09, 2020 10:45

Trial opened for 4 men in the Netherlands in a criminal case surrounding the murder of 298 people aboard Malaysia Airlines flight MH17, which was shot downed over Ukraine in 2014.
Political crisis grips Malaysia as Mahathir says ‘betrayed’ by new PM

Mar 01, 2020 10:55

Crisis continues to overshadow Malaysia's politics, with former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad rebuking the designation of Muhyiddin Yassin as his successor, saying he feels “betrayed” by the newly appointed premier.
Malaysia's king appoints Muhyiddin Yassin as prime minister

Feb 29, 2020 10:19

Malaysia's 94-year-old Mahathir Mohamad lost out in the battle to become prime minister on Saturday as the king named former interior minister Muhyiddin Yassin after a week of political turmoil sparked by Mahathir's resignation.
Malaysian parliament to vote on new PM amid crisis

Feb 27, 2020 12:24

Malaysia's parliament will vote Monday on the country's next prime minister in a bid to end a political crisis, but if no candidate has enough support there will be a snap election, Mahathir Mohamad said.
Malaysia PM resigns, plunging country into turmoil

Feb 24, 2020 09:48

In a shock move, Malaysia’s Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad says he has submitted his resignation to the country’s monarch, leaving the fate of the government in doubt amid talks on the formation of a new coalition administration.
About 14 Rohingya die, dozens unaccounted for as boat sinks off Bangladesh

Feb 11, 2020 09:47

At least 14 people drowned and dozens more were unaccounted for after a boat carrying Rohingya refugees sank off southern Bangladesh early Tuesday, officials say.