The trial of Malaysia’s former prime minister Najib Razak on corruption charges has been postponed pending an appeal over a procedural matter. No new date has been set. Najib has pleaded not […]
MH370: next of kin hand over debris found in Madagascar to Malaysia’s transport minister
This article has been updated to include the safety investigation team’s debris examination report. Relatives of passengers and crew who were on board MH370 met Malaysia’s transport minister, Anthony Loke Siew Fook, […]
Judge in the US says MH370 lawsuits should be dealt with in Malaysia
A judge in the United States has dismissed lawsuits brought by relatives of passengers on board missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, saying that the cases should be heard in Malaysia. The multi-district […]
Wife of Malaysia’s former prime minister pleads not guilty to charges of money laundering and tax evasion
Rosmah Mansor, the wife of Malaysia’s former prime minister Najib Razak, today pleaded not guilty to 17 money laundering charges. Twelve of the charges relate to the alleged deposit into her personal bank […]
Malaysia’s Pakatan Harapan coalition marks its first 100 days in government
This article has been updated. It has been 100 days since the Pakatan Harapan (Alliance of Hope) coalition took over the reins of government in Malaysia after its surprise election victory in […]
Trial of Malaysia’s former prime minister, Najib Razak, set to start on February 12, 2019
This article has been updated to include the further arrest of Najib Razak and the 25 new charges brought against him. The trial of Malaysia’s former prime minister, Najib Razak, is scheduled […]
Malaysia’s former prime minister Najib Razak pleads not guilty to money laundering charges
Malaysia’s former prime minister Najib Razak today (Wednesday) pleaded not guilty to three new charges at a High Court hearing in Kuala Lumpur. Najib first appeared before Judge Azura Alwi, where the […]
MH370: safety team releases report, but cannot determine the cause of the plane’s disappearance
This article has been updated and includes details of the resignation of the chairman of the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia, Azharuddin Abdul Rahman and the response of the family support group […]
Malaysia says full MH370 investigation report will be released on July 30
A full report of the investigation into the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 will be released on July 30, Malaysia’s transport minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook announced today (Friday). The […]
Malaysia’s former prime minister Najib Razak pleads not guilty to four corruption charges
Malaysia’s former prime minister Najib Razak today (Wednesday) pleaded not guilty to four charges brought against him for alleged breach of trust and abuse of power. Najib appeared first before Judge Zainal […]
Malaysia’s former prime minister Najib Razak has been arrested
Malaysia’s former prime minister Najib Razak has been arrested by anti-corruption authorities and is due to face charges at the High Court in Kuala Lumpur tomorrow (Wednesday). The former premier’s arrest is […]
MH370: Ocean Infinity search ends amid calls for new disclosures and further investigation
The American seabed exploration company Ocean Infinity, which spent three months searching for the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, has ended its mission in the southern Indian Ocean. Seabed Constructor – the vessel […]
MH370: as Ocean Infinity search draws to a close, next of kin call for transparency and further investigation
Updates: Ocean Infinity says its current search for MH370 will continue until June 8, and next of kin of those on board MH370 have had a meeting with Malasysia’s new transport minister, […]
Malaysia’s new Cabinet ministers are sworn in as post-election drama continues
Malaysia’s 13 new federal ministers were sworn in yesterday (Monday) in a ceremony at the National Palace (Istana Negara). A foreign minister is yet to be named. Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad says […]
Freedom for Anwar Ibrahim: Malaysia’s opposition politician is released after being granted a royal pardon
Malaysia’s jailed opposition politician Anwar Ibrahim was released this morning (Wednesday) after serving more than three years in jail. He walked out of the Cheras Rehabilitation Hospital a free man after the […]
Malaysian opposition wins general election for first time since independence
Malaysia’s 92-year-old former leader, Mahathir Mohamad, who spearheaded the opposition’s defeat of the ruling Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition in the country’s 14th general election, has just been sworn in as the new […]
Malaysians go to the polls today in 14th general election
Malaysians go to the polls today (Wednesday) in the country’s 14th general election, which has been described as the dirtiest in its history. In GE14, electors will be choosing between the ruling […]
Malaysians will go to the polls on May 9
After many months of speculation and anticipation, Malaysia’s Election Commission has announced the date of the country’s 14th general election. Polling will take place on Wednesday May 9. April 28 has been […]
MH370 four years on: investigating team’s new statement slammed as ‘perfunctory’
The international team investigating the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 four years ago today has released a new interim statement that Chinese next-of-kin say is “perfunctory”. The statement is just three […]
Next of kin say MH370 is not history, ‘it’s the future for aviation safety’
Next of kin of passengers and crew who were on board Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 held their fourth remembrance event in Kuala Lumpur yesterday (Saturday). It was an afternoon of mixed emotions: […]
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