Malaysia
Fire destroys 200 homes in Sabah village, displacing hundreds amid strong winds
Authorities were notified of the fire in Sandakan district at around 1:32 a.m., the district's fire and rescue chief Jimmy Lagung was quoted as saying by Bernama.
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Iranian football players face government pressure to return to Iran, as families warn against it
Prathab Muniandy from Malaysia sets Guinness World Record with 42 teeth
Antisemitic swimming
Malaysia’s Deputy Sports Minister Sim Hee Kyung reportedly said that the decision was “a means to protest against the continuous Israeli oppression of the Palestinian people.”
German politician urges to cancel event with Malaysia due to antisemitism
In a statement issued by the social democratic politician Michaele Engelmeier, she called for a cancellation of sports events in Malaysia.
After swimmers banned, Malaysian PM says no Israelis allowed in country
"It is my right to criticize Israel for its policy regarding the Palestinians and say they do many bad things."
Israel slams Malaysian decision to bar Paralympic athletes
Swimmers from some 70 countries are expected to compete at the 2019 World Para Swimming Championships in the eastern state of Sarawak from July 29-Aug. 4.
Australian politician: Malaysian PM 'bigot' for banning Israeli athletes
Member of Parliament Michael Danby called on Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison to host the Paralympics swimmers in Australia instead.
Malaysia reaffirms ban on Israeli swimmers for Paralympic qualifier
Days after vowing to bar Israelis, Malaysia reaffirms ban on athletes for event.
Malaysia won’t let Israeli swimmers enter country for Paralympic qualifier
The International Paralympic Committee said it would work to “find a solution” for the Israeli swimmers.
Australia, Malaysia butt heads over possible Jerusalem embassy move
Some 60 percent of Malaysia's population is Muslim.
Malaysian prime minister justifies his license to be antisemitic
“Antisemitic is a term that is invented to prevent people from criticizing the Jews for doing wrong things.”
Malaysia: Weapons used by al-Batash assassins found
Malaysian police also discovered a vehicle used in the assassination, which some suspect was carried out by the Mossad.