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Malaysia to be firmer in row over South China Sea

by Eileen Ng - July 25, 2018 - 5:10pm

Foreign Minister Saifuddin Abdullah said Wednesday that Malaysia's new government will adopt a firmer stand in tackling a decades-old territorial row in the South China Sea amid China's aggressive expansion in the...

Malaysia names new central bank governor

by Eileen Ng - June 22, 2018 - 2:22pm

Malaysia has named Nor Shamsiah Mohamad Yunus, an experienced former central bank official, as the new central bank governor.

Stunning fall of Malaysia's Najib ushers in hopes of reform

by Eileen Ng - May 23, 2018 - 8:19pm

Two weeks ago, Najib Razak was supremely confident of being elected Malaysia's prime minister for a third term. Instead, in a dizzying political drama, he lost an unlosable election and spiraled into ever-deepening...

MH370, 4 years on: Malaysia says search to end in June

by Eileen Ng - March 4, 2018 - 12:00am

A Malaysian official said yesterday that the search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 by a US company will likely end in June, as families of passengers marked the fourth anniversary of the plane's disappearance with...

2 women plead not guilty in North Korean scion's assassination

by Eileen Ng - October 2, 2017 - 6:17am

Two women accused of fatally poisoning the estranged half brother of North Korea's ruler pleaded not guilty as their trial began Monday in Malaysia's High Court, nearly eight months after the brazen airport assassination...

Trial to begin in assassination of North Korea leader's brother

by Eileen Ng - October 2, 2017 - 12:56am

The trial of two women accused of poisoning the estranged half brother of North Korea's ruler is scheduled to begin Monday in Malaysia's High Court, nearly eight months after the brazen airport assassination.

Malaysia police arrest 7 boys linked to deadly school fire

by Eileen Ng - September 16, 2017 - 11:09pm

Malaysian police said yesterday they have arrested seven boys suspected of intentionally starting a fire at an Islamic boarding school that killed 23 people because students there had teased them.

Malaysia wins 145 golds to rule 29th SEAG

by Eileen Ng - August 30, 2017 - 8:45am

Host Malaysia has won 145 gold medals at the Southeast Asian Games to emerge as overall champions for the first time in 16 years.

Town hall by ex-Malaysian leader Mahathir marred by violence

by Eileen Ng - August 13, 2017 - 8:20pm

A town hall meeting with former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, who now heads an opposition coalition, was marred by violence yesterday, with several people hurling flares, chairs and shoes at the st...

22 rescued day after Malaysian tourist boat sank; 6 missing

by Eileen Ng - January 30, 2017 - 4:00am

Twenty-two people, mostly Chinese tourists, were rescued yesterday after drifting more than a day in Malaysian waters after their boat sank in strong waves. Three bodies were recovered and a search was continuing...

China tells others don't 'stir up trouble' in South China Sea

by Eileen Ng - November 22, 2015 - 3:47am

China on Sunday told other countries not to "deliberately stir up trouble" in the disputed South China Sea, while insisting it has no intention of militarizing the strategically vital area even though it has increased...

Huge Malaysia rally for Najib's resignation enters 2nd day

by Eileen Ng - August 29, 2015 - 10:21pm

Big crowds of protesters returned to the streets of Kuala Lumpur on Sunday to demand the resignation of Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak over a financial scandal, after the first day of the massive...

Thousands gather for rally urging Malaysian leader to quit

by Eileen Ng - August 29, 2015 - 1:21am

Defying authorities, thousands of Malaysians wearing yellow T-shirts and blowing horns began gathering Saturday in Kuala Lumpur for a major rally to demand the resignation of embattled Prime Minister Najib...

Malaysian leader silences critics, media to survive scandal

by Eileen Ng - August 15, 2015 - 11:36pm

Malaysia's prime minister has a problem: He can't explain away a $700 million bank account to a skeptical public.

Malaysia seeks amicable solution for China sea dispute

by Eileen Ng - August 4, 2015 - 2:02am

Bach: Facilities and sustainability key to winning 2022 bid

by Eileen Ng - July 27, 2015 - 2:00pm

MH370 report: Underwater locator beacon battery had expired

by Eileen Ng - March 8, 2015 - 7:27pm

The first comprehensive report into the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 revealed Sunday that the battery of the locator beacon for the plane's data recorder had expired more than a year before the jet...

Tourism thrives in Malaysia despite association with tragedy

by Eileen Ng - March 2, 2015 - 4:33pm

For the past decade, Malaysia has run an elaborate campaign to market itself abroad as an ideal Asian destination, touting a multiethnic culture, lush rainforests and pristine beaches.

Prayers held as weather blocks divers from AirAsia site

by Eileen Ng - January 4, 2015 - 10:30pm

The relatives of those who died in the AirAsia crash sought strength in prayer Sunday, one week after the disaster killed all 162 on board, as rough weather again prevented searchers from reaching a large...

A look at some passengers and crew on Flight 8501

by Eileen Ng - January 1, 2015 - 8:40am

For many, it was a family trip to Singapore to ring in the new year, a chance to go shopping and enjoy the city's famed restaurants. One family was going to visit their 15-year-old daughter, who had just begun studying...

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