Malaysia News

A 40 year-old Muslim man charged with raping a 12 year-old girl and marrying her in Malaysia says he sees nothing wrong with his actions under sharia or Islamic law.

Patrick Boehler has written for Time, Bloomberg, Le Monde Diplomatique and the Chinese weekly Shidai Zhoubao.

It is extremely difficult to find any real winners in the results that came out of Malaysia's Electoral Commission; although, somewhat surprisingly, one could be Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak, who ran ahead of his party and who managed to preserve a majority in Negeri Sembilan, Terengganu and Pahang against an opposition onslaught, and to win back ... (more)

KUALA LUMPUR: Although inflationary pressures are likely to remain modest in April, economists have warned that the Consumer Price Index is likely to tick upwards in coming months.

By Siti Radziah Hamzah KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 -- United States President Barack Obama's visit to Malaysia this October signifies that Malaysia is a country of strategic importance in the region.

Malaysian football authorities have promised to investigate claims of match-fixing and urged police to protect players amid death threats from bookies.

Prime Minister YAB Dato' Sri Mohd Najib Tun Abdul Razak to give opening address KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 -- On Tuesday, 28 May, just after 10:00 AM MYT, YAB Dato' Sri Mohd Najib Tun Abdul Razak Honorable Prime Minister of Malaysia will deliver opening remarks at the landmark Women Deliver 2013 conference at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 -- As part of Avon's efforts towards raising breast cancer awareness, children joined hands with the company to support their mothers in having their breasts checked regularly.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 -- BMW Group Malaysia Sdn Bhd aims to increase vehicle sales by 10 per cent this year from the 7,000 units in 2012.

By Melati Mohd Ariff KUALA LUMPUR -- The appointment of seven female parliamentarians to the Malaysian cabinet, helmed by Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, reflects a number of things, but more importantly, it reflects the strength that women offer in the political arena and the significant role they play in the development and well being of the country.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 -- Share prices on Bursa Malaysia staged a strong performance in early trading with the FBM KLCI advancing 3.21 points to a new-high of 1,790.59 as at 9.07 am after opening 1.23 points higher 1,788.61. The previous all-time-high was on May 14 when the FBM KLCI closed at 1,788.43. The market was well supported by gains in ... (more)

Malaysia is the first Asian country that Pasitos, a multi-brand Spanish shoe store that targets children, has stamped its footprint in, with the opening of its outlet in Kuala Lumpur less than a year ago.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 -- Malaysia is committed to significantly enhance the quality of life of its people through various programmes and activities, especially in the education sector, currently undertaken in the country, as well as the region.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 -- A Malaysian-Indonesian Cultural Night will be held next Wednesday to strengthen diplomatic ties between the two countries through art and culture.

Myanmareses living in Malaysia display placards in protest against the Myitsone dam project, outside Myanmar's embassy in Kuala Lumpur September 22, 2011.

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Khong & Jaafar group of companies managing director Elvin Fernandez said the concern expressed by property professionals should be taken positively by both stakeholders and the public.

Malaysian airports have recorded a 9.98 per cent increase in passenger traffic to reach 23.95 million from January to April this year compared to the corresponding period last year.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 -- Malaysia has voiced concern on the latest short-range missile launches by North Korea from May 18 to 19, resulting in heightened tensions in the Korea Peinsula.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 -- The Malaysia Exporters of Biomass and Related Services Directory, showcasing the business contacts of 67 export-ready Malaysian manufacturers of biomass products and services, is now available.