Tag: Malaysia
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Malaysia’s King resigns, becoming first ruling monarch to step down
Malaysia’s King Muhammad V became the first ruling monarch to step down from the throne before completing their five year tenure as he announced his … Read more
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Thursday Morning Briefing
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The strike ordered by the MUT shares the centre stage of Malta’s newspapers, with the news of the intention to have binding demands … Read more
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Malaysia’s former PM charged with money laundering
Malaysia’s toppled leader Najib Razak was arrested Wednesday and was charged over allegations that $628 million linked to state investment fund 1MDB ended up in … Read more
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Tuesday Morning Briefing
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Today’s morning briefing brings you the a brief update on the latest developments and main news from around the world and a quick … Read more
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Two Malaysian women caned in public for pursuing a sexual relationship
Two Malaysian women accused of pursuing a sexual relationship were caned in an Islamic court on Monday, setting off an outcry from rights groups who … Read more
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Taiwan vows to fight China as El Salvador switch allegiances to China. Malaysia warns against new Chinese colonialism
Taiwan vowed on Tuesday to fight China’s “increasingly out of control” behavior after Taipei lost another ally to Beijing when El Salvador became the third … Read more
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Trial of women accused of assassinating Kim Jong Un’s brother to proceed
Euronews reports that two women on trial for the brazen assassination of the North Korean leader’s half brother were told Thursday to make their defense … Read more
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Thursday Morning Briefing
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Your morning briefing brings you some of the main news reported by the Newspapers in Malta, the latest from the major … Read more
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Wednesday Morning Briefing
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Your Morning Briefing for today covers some of the headlines covered by Malta’s Newspapers, the latest update from around the world and … Read more
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Tuesday Morning Briefing
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With every news cycle, a number of events take place. Your media briefing is intended to present you a snapshot of the main … Read more
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Malaysian Airlines MH370 flight inquiry report fails to bring closure to relatives
International Business Times reports that Malaysia released Monday the “full” report into the disappearance of Flight MH370 but failed to bring closure for the families … Read more
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Former Malaysian Prime Minister arrested as part of probe into alleged theft and money-laundering
Al Jazeera: Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has been arrested in Kuala Lumpur, state media reported, as part of probe into alleged theft and … Read more
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€24.5 million found in handbags and homes linked to former Malaysian Prime Minister Razak Najib
Malaysian authorities announced that they had found cash worth €24.5 million in family homes and more than 400 luxury handbags linked to former Prime Minister … Read more
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Morning Briefing – Sunday 20th May 2018
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Here is our morning briefing. An update of the salient events of the last hours.
Speculation about an empty seat, next to … Read more
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Malaysia’s former Prime Minister criticised police raids linked to investigations in misappropriation of €700m
Malaysia’s former Prime Minister Najib Razak has criticised police raids after hundreds of luxury items and cash were seized at properties linked to him. The … Read more
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China carries training exercises on islands in the disputed South China Sea
China’s air force has landed several bombers of various types, on islands and reefs in the South China Sea as part of a training exercise … Read more
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Malaysia : World oldest Prime Minister sworn in at 92
Mahathir Mohamad took his oath of office as Malaysia’s prime minister in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday. The 92-year old won a surprising victory against the … Read more
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New political era in Malaysia
Malaysians awoke on Thursday to a new political era, as veteran opposition leader Mahathir Mohamad sealed victory in a historic general election that ends the … Read more
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Malaysia : Fake News Bill will suppress freedom of expression
FREEDOM of expression and media in Malaysia will be further suppressed say rights groups as the country’s parliament debates a ‘fake news’ Bill ahead of … Read more