Ahmad Zahid Hamidi

Malaysia says found out murdered Kim Jong Nam's identity from child's DNA

Kim Jong Nam, the estranged half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, was murdered on February 13.

Mar 15, 2017, 14:49 PM IST

Malaysia says Kim Jong Nam's body has been embalmed

Malaysia's Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said today that the body of Kim Jong Nam, who was killed last month, has been embalmed to better preserve it, and that about 50 North Koreans whose work permits have expired will be deported.

Mar 14, 2017, 12:44 PM IST

Malaysia to deport North Korean workers with expired visas

Malaysia will deport some 50 North Koreans working here with overstayed visas, Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi announced on Tuesday.

Mar 14, 2017, 12:27 PM IST

Malaysia to cancel visa-free entry for North Koreans: Report

The move comes two weeks after Kim Jong Nam, the estranged half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, was killed at the Kuala Lumpur airport.

Mar 02, 2017, 09:23 AM IST

'Islamic State militants plotted to kidnap Malaysian PM Najib last year'

Malaysian police foiled a plot by the Islamic State (IS) militant group to kidnap Prime Minister Najib Razak and other senior ministers last year, the country`s deputy premier said on Tuesday.

Mar 08, 2016, 12:43 PM IST