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33 Rohingyas en route to Malaysia rescued from Bay of Bengal
Bangladesh Navy rescued 33 Rohingyas, including children, from the Bay of Bengal near St Martin's Island while they were heading to Malaysia.
Kuala Lumpur International Airport is now a 'silent' airport
The Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) will be reducing the number of public announcements it will make at its terminals, in its efforts to join the global "silent airport" movement.
3 more deaths from methanol poisoning in Malaysia
Another three people die from methanol poisoning, bringing the total number of deaths to 40, the Health Ministry reports.
7, including Bangladeshi, die of suspected alcohol poisoning
Seven men, including a Bangladeshi, die of suspected alcohol poisoning in Malaysia, says Comm Datuk Mazlan Mansor.
Malaysia fromer PM Najib quizzed by graft agency
Scandal-tainted former Malaysian leader Najib Razak arrives at the anti-corruption agency for questioning over a massive financial scandal that helped to bring down his long-ruling regime.
Malaysia’s Anwar Ibrahim freed from jail
Malaysia’s reformist icon Anwar Ibrahim has been freed from custody after receiving a royal pardon, paving the way for a political comeback following his alliance’s stunning election victory.
Mahathir to stay up to 2yrs as Malaysia leader
Malaysia's 92-year-old new leader Mahathir Mohamad says he expects to stay as prime minister for up to two years and vows not to cut any deals to keep his predecessor out of jail for alleged corruption.
Malaysia appoints first finance minister from Chinese origin
Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad appoints Lim Guan Eng as finance minister, the first Chinese to helm the ministry in 44 years.
Mahathir to be sworn tonight
Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad is expected to be officially sworn in as Malaysia's seventh prime minister at 9:30pm.
Malaysia's Mahathir meets with king after stunning election win
Malaysian ex-leader Mahathir Mohamad, 92, met with the king as he seeks permission to swiftly form a government and quell concerns around the succession after a stunning win over the coalition that has ruled for six decades.
Migrant workers at risk of exploitation
Around 5.5 lakh undocumented Bangladeshi migrant workers in Malaysia remain vulnerable to exploitation and are unable to seek justice when victimised -- a situation akin to human trafficking, rights bodies Tenaganita and CARAM Asia have said.