Malaysia

Insurgents strike over 70 locations across southern Thailand in coordinated arson, bomb attacks

A rail line was hit by explosives in Narathiwat, prompting the suspension of services in that section.

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Thai security forces patrol the railway in the troubled southern province of Yala March 27, 2013. The first round of formal peace talks between Thai government and the insurgent group Barisan Revolusi Nasional (BRN) will take place on March 28 and will be mediated by Malaysia.
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Which countries, tech giants around the world are regulating kids' social media access?

What are countries and companies doing to regulate access to social media amid mounting concerns over the impact of social media on children's health and safety?

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A crocodile hunter opens the mouth of a crocodile carcass for inspection after a hunting operation on the Kemena River in Bintulu, Sarawak, Malaysia, July 18, 2026.

Malaysian villagers abandon ancient taboo to hunt killer crocodiles as attacks rise

"It has eaten my child, so I have every right to kill it," said Daniel Muking, the headman of an indigenous community.

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A supporter of Malaysia's opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim, chairman of the Pakatan Harapan (The Alliance of Hope) coalition, holds a Malaysia flag during an election campaign rally on November 16, 2022; file photo.

Malaysia amb. to US summoned by State Department over country's Israel policy

Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan said that the ambassador told the US State Department that Malaysia's longstanding policy of not recognising Israel was not new

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Malaysia worshipers getting screened after coronavirus cases spike

Malaysia has also recorded eight deaths.

MARCH 22, 2020ByREUTERS
A Muslim Imam leads a prayer inside empty National Mosque, after all mosques in the country suspended Friday prayers during the movement control order due to the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia swears in new prime minister as Mahathir forced out

Although Mahathir and Anwar said they had reunited on Saturday and now had majority support, the king announced Muhyiddin as the candidate.

MARCH 1, 2020ByREUTERS
Malaysia's Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad arrives at APEC Haus, during the APEC Summit in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea November 18, 2018.

Malaysia's king names Muhyiddin Yassin as prime minister

he decision came five days after the resignation of 94-year-old Mahathir, the world's oldest head of government.

FEBRUARY 29, 2020ByREUTERS
A general view of Malaysia's National Palace in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, February 25, 2020

Malaysia’s antisemitic prime minister offers resignation to king

Mohammad may not actually leave office. Locals told the BBC that he isn’t ready to step down and this may be a charade to remain in power.

FEBRUARY 24, 2020BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
Malaysia's Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad arrives at APEC Haus, during the APEC Summit in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea November 18, 2018.

Malaysia never ruled out 'murder-suicide plot' by MH370 pilot

Najib told online news portal Free Malaysia Today that Malaysian officials had considered such a scenario during their investigation but had chosen not to make their views public.

FEBRUARY 19, 2020ByREUTERS
A man writes on a message board for passengers, onboard the missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370, during its fifth annual remembrance event in Kuala Lumpur

Turkey's Erdogan welcomes Hamas, again

Erdogan met with Hamas’s Ismail Haniyeh according to Turkey’s pro-government Anadolu media.

FEBRUARY 1, 2020BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan speaks at Esenboga Airport in Ankara, Turkey, October 7, 2019

Muslims should unite after Iran commander's killing - Malaysian PM

Soleimani's killing in Baghdad last Friday has sparked fears of a broader conflict in the Middle East. Mahathir, 94, said it could also lead to an escalation in "what is called terrorism".

JANUARY 7, 2020ByREUTERS
MOURNERS ATTEND a funeral procession on Sunday for Iranian Maj.-Gen. Qasem Soleimani and Iraqi militia commander Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis.

Turkey-Iran-Qatar-Malaysia alliance to seek own gold trade standard

The new Turkey-Iran-Qatar-Malaysia economic alliance could also involve a barter system to benefit Hamas because currently economic support for Gaza must go through Israel.

DECEMBER 21, 2019BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
Malaysia Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad speaks during the APEC CEO Summit 2018 at the Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, 17 November 2018

Turkey, Qatar, Iran meet Malaysia’s antisemitic leader for forum

The multi-day Malaysia conference appears to underpin a new strategy by Turkey and several countries to form an Islamic alliance that will strategize on several topics.

DECEMBER 20, 2019BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani speaks during Kuala Lumpur Summit in Malaysia

Israel barring Malaysian ‘Embassy to Palestine’ because of antisemitism

As a result, Malaysia opened an “Embassy to Palestine” in Amman, Jordan.

DECEMBER 2, 2019ByLAHAV HARKOV
Palestinian refugees hold Palestinian flags and chant slogans during a protest in front of UNRWA office in Amman, September 2, 2018.