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Fourteenth rare Borneo pygmy elephant found dead
A fourteenth rare Borneo pygmy elephant has been found dead of suspected poisoning, Malaysian officials said Thursday, the latest in a series of fatalities that has shaken conservation efforts.
01 February 2013
Thousands gather in support of Malaysian opposition
Malaysian opposition supporters gathered by the thousands in the capital Saturday to call for the ouster of the country's long-ruling government in elections due within months.
13 January 2013
Thousands flee Malaysia floods
Floods triggered by torrential monsoon rains in Malaysia forced almost 14,000 people to flee their homes and seek shelter at relief centres.
27 December 2012
Finding buyers, Malaysian art searches for a voice
After art school, Haslin Ismail was the typical struggling artist, selling just a few of his mixed-media fantasy pieces for a few hundred dollars each over the next five years.
18 December 2012
Malaysia to teach lawmakers what is corruption
Malaysia's government will offer training to lawmakers to teach them how to avoid corruption, a key issue ahead of national elections that must be held by the middle of next year.
07 December 2012
Malaysia, Egypt call for help to end Gaza violence
Malaysia and Egypt have agreed to ask "international power brokers" to help stop escalating violence in the Middle East, the Muslim-majority Southeast Asian country said.
19 November 2012
Petronas yanks Diwali video over funeral dance blunder
Malaysian state energy firm Petronas has pulled a YouTube music video it posted to mark the Hindu festival of Diwali after angry viewers pointed out that it depicted an inappropriate funeral dance.
09 November 2012
Malaysia arrests 12 over theft of 1,400 Samsung phones
Malaysian police have arrested 12 people over the theft of 1,400 Samsung Galaxy Note II smartphones a day after the device's much-anticipated launch in the country.
30 October 2012
Malaysian company offered to build airport in Kapshagai
Malaysian company ALM SDN BHD GROUP offered Kazakhstan Ministry of Transport and Communications to build a big airport in Almaty oblast.
17 October 2012
Malaysian company wants to tap Kazakhstan's oil
Sumatec Resources plans to enter Rakushechnoe field in Kazakhstan.
11 October 2012
Google blocks anti-Islam film in Malaysia
Google has begun barring access in Malaysia to an anti-Islamic film that has sparked fury across the Muslim world after the country's Internet regulator lodged an official complaint.
18 September 2012
Man in Malaysia bitten by crocodile during toilet break
A construction worker was bitten by a crocodile during a toilet break in a river in Malaysian Borneo, but fought off the huge reptile and escaped with his life.
25 August 2012
Feasts and fireworks as Muslims in Asia mark Eid
Millions of Muslims across Asia began celebrating the Eid al-Fitr holiday on Sunday, with a month of fasting giving way to feasting, family reunions and raucous festivities.
20 August 2012
Malaysian toddler dies in 'exorcism': police
A three-year-old Malaysian girl died of suffocation during a lengthy exorcism ritual in which seven family members and a maid piled on top of her.
07 August 2012
Olympics: Malaysians rally behind badminton star
Malaysians joined in an outpouring of sympathy Monday for badminton star Lee Chong Wei after his heart-breaking loss in the London Games final extended the nation's wait for a first Olympic gold.
07 August 2012
Global travel industry gears up for Muslim tourist boom
An expected worldwide boom in Muslim tourism is reflected in the growing availability of amenities such as halal spas and airport prayer rooms.
01 August 2012
Kazakhstan will award its Olympic winners with biggest money prizes
Kazakhstan and Malaysia promise the most generous money prizes to their Olympic winners.
30 July 2012
Malaysian attacker claimed to be 'God's messenger'
A samurai sword-wielding attacker shot dead by Malaysian police near Prime Minister Najib Razak's office had told his wife he was a "messenger of God".
12 July 2012
Kazakhstan and Malaysia to start joint production of halal food
Kazakhstan and Malaysia may open a joint company for production of halal food.
19 April 2012
Nursultan Nazarbayev tagged Malaysia Kazakhstan's key partner
Kazakhstan President met with Malaysia’s former Prime-Minister Mahathir bin Mohamad.
19 April 2012