Currently browsing : malaysia
10th May, 2013
Protests raise pressure in ‘polarised’ Malaysia
Anwar says his opposition will push a nationwide campaign to dispute last Sunday's election in which it won a majority of the popular vote but still lost.
Anwar says his opposition will push a nationwide campaign to dispute last Sunday's election in which it won a majority of the popular vote but still lost.
8th May, 2013
Watchdogs say Malaysia polls were ‘not fair’
A joint report by the Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs and the Centre for Public Policy Studies cited a range of problems and concerns over the integrity of the electoral roll.
A joint report by the Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs and the Centre for Public Policy Studies cited a range of problems and concerns over the integrity of the electoral roll.
6th May, 2013
Malaysian regime wins polls, Anwar alleges fraud
The ruling Barisan Nasional (National Front) coalition led by Prime Minister Najib Razak ceded just two seats in the election.
The ruling Barisan Nasional (National Front) coalition led by Prime Minister Najib Razak ceded just two seats in the election.
5th May, 2013
Malaysians vote with power at stake for first time
Voting got under way at 8:00 am as more than 8,000 polling centres nationwide opened with tensions high after a bitter campaign in the multi-ethnic country.
Voting got under way at 8:00 am as more than 8,000 polling centres nationwide opened with tensions high after a bitter campaign in the multi-ethnic country.
17th April, 2013
UK film studio Pinewood Shepperton ventures into China
British film studio Pinewood Shepperton has signed a joint venture deal with a Chinese media entrepreneur.
British film studio Pinewood Shepperton has signed a joint venture deal with a Chinese media entrepreneur.
10th April, 2013
Hotly awaited Malaysia election set for May 5
Malaysia announced a general election for May 5, setting a long-awaited date for polls tipped to be its closest ever as the long-ruling government seeks to hold off a surging opposition.
Malaysia announced a general election for May 5, setting a long-awaited date for polls tipped to be its closest ever as the long-ruling government seeks to hold off a surging opposition.
3rd April, 2013
Malaysian PM dissolves parliament for landmark polls
Malaysian PM Najib Razak dissolved parliament in preparation for a general election seen as the toughest challenge yet for the ruling coalition after 56 years in power.
Malaysian PM Najib Razak dissolved parliament in preparation for a general election seen as the toughest challenge yet for the ruling coalition after 56 years in power.
1st April, 2013
Women tourists desert India after sex attacks: survey
The number of foreign women tourists visiting India has dropped by 35 percent in the past three months following a spate of sex attacks, a new survey has found.
The number of foreign women tourists visiting India has dropped by 35 percent in the past three months following a spate of sex attacks, a new survey has found.
30th March, 2013
221,000 tonnes of kinno exported
After missing the kinno export target for three consecutive years, the country has finally met the goal by exporting 0.2 million tonnes of the produce this season.
After missing the kinno export target for three consecutive years, the country has finally met the goal by exporting 0.2 million tonnes of the produce this season.
28th March, 2013
Three soldiers killed in attack in southern Thailand
Suspected militants have killed three soldiers in a roadside attack in Thailand's insurgency-plagued south.
Suspected militants have killed three soldiers in a roadside attack in Thailand's insurgency-plagued south.
7th March, 2013
US, China take part in Pakistan naval drills
The AMAN-13 exercise involves ships from 13 countries and observers from 20 others and comes two weeks after China took control of Gwadar.
The AMAN-13 exercise involves ships from 13 countries and observers from 20 others and comes two weeks after China took control of Gwadar.
4th March, 2013
Google hacked over Malaysia-Filipino standoff
Supporters of an armed bid by Filipino intruders to lay claim to a Malaysian state took their campaign to cyberspace, manipulating Google search listings.
Supporters of an armed bid by Filipino intruders to lay claim to a Malaysian state took their campaign to cyberspace, manipulating Google search listings.
28th February, 2013
Thailand signs breakthrough deal with Muslim insurgents
The two sides agreed to hold talks to ease nearly a decade of violence in the country's southern provinces that has killed more than 5,000 people.
The two sides agreed to hold talks to ease nearly a decade of violence in the country's southern provinces that has killed more than 5,000 people.
20th February, 2013
Cobra Gold 2013
Cobra Gold 2013 is a joint, multi-national military exercise that focuses on maintaining and improving military-to-military relationships among nations
Cobra Gold 2013 is a joint, multi-national military exercise that focuses on maintaining and improving military-to-military relationships among nations
6th February, 2013
Preparing for Lunar New Year
A look at how these places prepare for the longest and most important celebration on the Chinese calendar.
A look at how these places prepare for the longest and most important celebration on the Chinese calendar.
21st January, 2013
Events within Southeast Asia
A view of the events that are happening in countries within the Southeast Asia region.
A view of the events that are happening in countries within the Southeast Asia region.
4th December, 2012
Artistic illusions
Visitors pose for a photo with a 3D artwork at the Trick Art Museum in Shah Alam, outside Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.…
Visitors pose for a photo with a 3D artwork at the Trick Art Museum in Shah Alam, outside Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.…
23rd November, 2012
D-8 declaration lays stress on energy security
The D-8 countries agreed to broaden collaboration in research, development and production of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes.
The D-8 countries agreed to broaden collaboration in research, development and production of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes.
22nd November, 2012
Developing-8 summit convenes amidst security threats in Pakistan
President Zardari called upon the members of the D-8 to work sincerely for finding the development solutions for their one billion people.
President Zardari called upon the members of the D-8 to work sincerely for finding the development solutions for their one billion people.
22nd November, 2012
D-8 leaders meet today at eighth summit
President Asif Ali Zardari will deliver the welcome address after assuming the chairmanship.
President Asif Ali Zardari will deliver the welcome address after assuming the chairmanship.
