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Malaysia arrests almost 700 Chinese over cyber scam

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Nov 21 09:43 PM

Almost 700 Chinese nationals were arrested in Malaysia when authorities raided a building and busted a major online investment scam operation, immigration officials said Thursday. Read more »

MH17 calls 'show ties between Russian officials, rebels'

Danny Kemp, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Nov 15 12:53 PM

THE HAGUE, Netherlands - International investigators looking into the downing of flight MH17 over Ukraine released intercepted phone calls on Thursday showing close links between "high-ranking" Russian officials and rebel suspects facing trial over the crash. Read more »

54 kilo ng sari-saring karne mula abroad nasabat sa NAIA

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 13 03:03 PM

Nai-turnover na ang naturang meat products sa Bureau of Quarantine para sa tamang disposal ng mga ito.   Read more »

Malaysian ex-PM Najib's first 1MDB trial to proceed

M. Jegathesan, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Nov 11 02:29 PM

Vast sums were plundered from sovereign wealth fund 1MDB in a multi-billion-dollar scam allegedly involving former prime minister Najib and his cronies, which has triggered investigations around the world.   Read more »

Pinay crowned Miss Tourism International 2019

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 09 07:48 AM

MANILA—Philippine bet Cyrille Payumo was crowned Miss Tourism International 2019 during the coronation held in Malaysia Friday night. Read more »

With a smile, Southeast Asian nations protect an authoritarian

Hannah Beech, The New York Times
Posted at Nov 08 08:52 AM

This week, though, regional governments have banded together to use ASEAN’s principles to justify a startling act: blocking Cambodian opposition politicians who are trying to return home to confront Prime Minister Hun Sen of Cambodia, Asia’s longest-serving authoritarian leader. Read more »

Malaysia sentences 5 to jail for gay sex; caning, fines await arrested men

Reuters
Posted at Nov 07 09:01 PM

Sodomy and same-sex acts are illegal under Islamic law in Muslim-majority Malaysia, although convictions are rare. Read more »

Malaysian who killed cat in dryer faces jail in new law's first conviction

Reuters
Posted at Nov 06 03:50 PM

A Malaysian court handed a jail term of 34 months and a fine to a man who killed a cat by stuffing it into the dryer of a launderette, state news agency Bernama said, the first such conviction under a new animal welfare law. Read more »

'Abominable' won't be screened in Malaysia over South China Sea map

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Oct 20 02:43 PM

The decision comes after Vietnam pulled the Universal Pictures movie from theatres days ago and the Philippines' foreign secretary called for the segment to be excised.   Read more »

Malaysia orders China map cut from 'Abominable' film as furor widens

Reuters
Updated as of Oct 17 08:47 PM

Malaysia's film censors have ordered a scene removed from the animated movie "Abominable" which shows China's "nine-dash line" in the South China Sea, an official said on Thursday, amid growing anger among countries with overlapping claims in the waterway. Read more »

Malaysia needs to be ready for the worst in South China Sea - foreign minister

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 17 02:49 PM

Malaysia needs to boost its naval capabilities to prepare for possible conflict in the South China Sea, its foreign minister said on Thursday, even as Southeast Asia's third-largest economy pursues non-militarization of the disputed waterway. Read more »

High on ease, low on nutrition: instant-noodle diet harms Asian kids

Cecil Morella, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Oct 15 01:00 PM

A diet heavy on cheap, modern food like instant noodles that fills bellies but lacks key nutrients has left millions of children unhealthily thin or overweight in southeast Asia, experts say. Read more »

Malaysia considers total vaping ban after reports of US deaths

Reuters
Posted at Oct 14 10:06 PM

Malaysia is considering banning the sale of electronic cigarettes, its health minister said on Monday, citing growing reports of deaths in the United States linked to e-cigarettes and vaping. Read more »

Mary Jane Veloso pinayagan ng Korte Suprema na tumestigo laban sa mga recruiter

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 12 01:34 AM

Umaasa naman ang kaniyang mga abugado na makatutulong ito para tuluyang maialis siya sa death row. Read more »

Malaysia sweetens tax incentives for companies to set up hubs

Reuters
Posted at Oct 08 04:30 PM

Effective this year, companies eligible for the government's Principal Hub (PH) incentive will be able to enjoy a 10 percent tax rate for their operations instead of the wider corporate tax rate of 24 percent, the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) said. Read more »

Malaysian PM says Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam should quit

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Oct 05 01:55 AM

Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said Hong Kong's embattled leader should resign over the city's increasingly violent pro-democracy protests. Read more »

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: October 3, 2019

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 03 11:25 PM

Here are the big stories today in photos Read more »

PH, Malaysia hold 'Flame Handover Ceremony' for upcoming SEA Games

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 03 06:06 PM

The traditional "Flame Handover Ceremony" between Malaysia and the Philippines was held today, with Manila set to host the 30th Southeast Asian Games later this year. Gretchen Fullido reports. Read more »

Malaysia threatens ride-hailing firm Grab with $21-million fine

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Oct 03 03:59 PM

Malaysia's competition watchdog on Thursday threatened to hit Grab with a $21 million fine for practices that allegedly reduce competition, the latest problem for the ride-hailing giant. Read more »

Malaysia hands over SEA Games hosting to PH

FL Wong, AP Photo
Posted at Oct 03 03:27 PM

Malaysian and Philippines Olympics Council representatives pose with 29th Southeast Asian Games mascot (left) and 30th Southeast Asian Games mascot (right) during the Flame Handover Ceremony for the 30th Southeast Asian Games in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Thursday.  Read more »