Politics News

$4 billion stolen from Malaysian state fund

Malaysia names 3-member board of directors for 1MDB

Malaysia's Ministry of Finance has announced a new board of directors for 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB).

May 31, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Malaysia's Attorney-General Mohamed Apandi cleared Najib of wrongdoing

Najib's support to Islamic penal code 'hudud' causes uproar in multi-ethnic Malaysia

The proposed law provides for punishments such as amputations and stoning.

May 29, 2016

By Jacob J

1MDB Probe: Malaysia's central bank lodges police report against Wall Street Journal

1MDB Probe: Najib says police will probe central bank's complaint against WSJ

The Wall street Journal publishes confidential document from the central bank.

May 28, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

G-7 comments: Bemused China uses harsh language to criticise host Japan

Japan taking advantage of its G-7 summit host status to 'isolate China', says Xinhua.

May 27, 2016

By Staff Reporter

PM Najib describes Dr Mahathir's call as 'unreasonable'

Malaysia mulls banning foreign political donations after Najeeb scandal

The proposed regulations is expected to be ready before the next general election.

May 26, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Japan PM to meet Obama ahead of G7 Summit

Abe, Obama to discuss Okinawa crime ahead of G7 summit

The murder of a Japanese woman on Okinawa island had led to the arrest of a US civilian last week.

May 25, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Obama insists lifting Vietnam arms embargo is 'not based on China'

Obama has thrown away a key US leverage to improve human rights in Vietnam, HRW says.

May 23, 2016

By Reuters

PM Lee: Russia offers investment opportunities in the long term

Lee makes first trip to Russia in 40 years to attend the ASEAN-Russia Commemorative Summit in Sochi.

May 21, 2016

By Jacob J

Donald Trump to meet North Korea's leader, Kim Jong Un

Donald Trump says EgyptAir crash is likely to be a terrorist attack

When will we get tough, smart and vigilant, Trump asks on Twitter.

May 20, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Pro-independence party leader Tsai Ing-wen takes power in Taiwan

China is deeply distrustful of the DPP, whose charter includes a clause promoting a sovereign Republic of Taiwan.

May 20, 2016

By Reuters

Russia and Indonesia signs an agreement of mutual coorporation in all aspects

Russia, Indonesia sign defence cooperation agreement

Widodo says Russia and Indonesia have agreed on exchanges of intelligence information.

May 19, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Malaysian opposition leader, Anwar Ibrahim filed an application for prison visit review

Anwar Ibrahim, family move court on order banning physical contact during jail visits

Anwar and family say the denial of physical contact is unnecessary, cruel and oppressive.

May 19, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Najib says Mahathir stabbed Umno and Barisan Nasional in the back

'Without the BN and the party, he would not have been a minister or the prime minister for 22 years'

May 18, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Donald Trump says he's open to direct talks with Kim Jong-un

Presumptive Republican nominee calls for renegotiation of the Paris climate accord.

May 18, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippine presidential candidate Duterte vows to 'butcher' criminals

Duterte's wish list: Get rebels in cabinet, crush Abu Sayyaf and amend constitution

Duterte says corrupt police officers will be sent off to fight the Abu Sayyaf militants.

May 17, 2016

By Jacob J

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