North Korea to sever diplomatic ties with Malaysia over extradition of citizen to US
Kuala Lumpur's once-close ties with North Korea were severely downgraded after North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's estranged brother, Kim Jong Nam, was killed at a Kuala Lumpur airport in February 2017 when two women smeared his face with VX nerve agent, which the United Nations lists as a weapon of mass destruction.
Mar 19, 2021, 07:32 AM IST
Muslims have 'right to punish' French, says Malaysia's Mahathir Mohamad
Muslims have a right to "kill millions of French people for the massacres of the past", said Malaysia`s former premier Mahathir Mohamad.
Oct 30, 2020, 02:44 AM IST
Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad sends resignation letter to King
The tussle between old rivals Mahathir, 94, and Anwar, 72, has shaped Malaysian politics for decades and tension has persisted, despite their alliance to win 2018 elections based on a promise that Mahathir would one day cede power to Anwar.
Feb 24, 2020, 12:28 PM IST
More curbs expected on import of Malaysian palm oil
Now it's a time to pay the price for Malaysia. Reports suggested that Indian authorities started preparation to put a complete ban on the import of Malaysian palm oil. Earlier India already imposed restrictions on imports of refined palm oil and palmolein. It is to be believed that Indian retaliation came against top supplier after its criticism of India's actions in Kashmir and new citizenship law.
Jan 15, 2020, 16:46 PM IST
MEA summons top Malaysian diplomat over PM Mahathir Mohamad's remark on CAA: Sources
The government on Saturday summoned top Malaysian diplomat to register its strong objections to Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad's remark on the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). According to the government sources, the Malaysian Charge d’Affaires was summoned to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Saturday in order to lodge a solemn protest over the remarks made by the Malaysian PM in Kuala Lumpur during a press briefing.
Dec 21, 2019, 17:08 PM IST
Malaysian PM Mahathir Mohamad warns of possible trade sanctions on nation
Mahathir did not mention the source of possible sanctions on the Southeast Asian country but said he was disappointed that proponents of free trade were now indulging in restrictive trade practices on a "grand scale".
Oct 21, 2019, 08:47 AM IST
Malaysia to question Islamic preacher Zakir Naik over racially sensitive remarks
The move comes after several ministers demanded Naik`s expulsion on Wednesday after he said Hindus in Malaysia had '100 times more rights' than the Muslim minority in India.
Aug 16, 2019, 08:25 AM IST
Taking cue from India, Malaysia keen on adopting Aadhaar model
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his visit to Kuala Lumpur in May, offered Malaysia's Premier Mahathir Mohamad collaboration on matters in which India has expertise.
Oct 14, 2018, 12:38 PM IST
Malaysian PM backs China-backed rail, pipeline projects cancelled for now
Mahathir made the comments while addressing the media in Beijing during his five-day trip to China. He said the projects would be cancelled until such time as Malaysia can afford it.
Aug 21, 2018, 19:19 PM IST
Zakir Naik will not be sent back to India, says Malaysian PM Mahathir Mohamad
The Islamic preacher left India in 2016 and since then has been staying in Malaysia's Putrajaya.
Jul 06, 2018, 14:06 PM IST
Remove warships to reduce tensions in South China Sea: Malaysian PM Mahathir Mohamad
He called for a multi-nation anti-piracy force to keep the South China Sea safe.
Jun 20, 2018, 11:38 AM IST
'For China, by China, of China' not acceptable: Malaysian PM Mahathir Mohamad on Belt and Road Initiative
He had earlier warned that these Chinese projects are a debt trap for poorer countries.
Jun 20, 2018, 10:57 AM IST
Malaysia PM bans ministers from accepting gifts
So far, only civil servants in the country were barred from accepting gifts but Mahatir's latest policy promises to take on corruption in higher political circles as well.
Jun 08, 2018, 14:16 PM IST
Election over, new Malaysia PM Mahathir Mohamad gets down to business
Mahathir, 92, was sworn into office by Malaysia`s constitutional monarch late on Thursday, becoming the world`s oldest elected leader
May 11, 2018, 10:11 AM IST
Mahathir Mohamad sworn in as Malaysia's PM after shock poll win
Ninety-two-year-old Mahathir Mohamad has previously ruled Malaysia with an iron fist for 22 years.
May 11, 2018, 00:52 AM IST
At 92, former strongman Mahathir is Malaysia's comeback kid
Malaysia`s Mahathir Mohamad has never lost an election campaign. He maintained that record and created another one on Thursday when, at 92, he was set to be sworn in as the world`s oldest elected leader.
May 10, 2018, 12:35 PM IST
92-year-old Mahathir poised to lead Malaysia again, set to be oldest elected leader
Mahathir ruled Malaysia with an iron fist from 1981 to 2003 and now, at the age of 92, is set to become the oldest elected leader in the world.
May 10, 2018, 12:34 PM IST
Mahathir Mohamad claims election win over ruling coalition in Malaysia
Prime Minister Najib Razak's popularity has dropped sharply over the past three years in Malaysia.
May 10, 2018, 00:07 AM IST
Town hall by former Malaysian PM Mahathir Mohamad marred by violence
A town hall meeting with former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, who now heads an opposition coalition, has been marred by violence, with several people hurling flares, chairs and shoes at the stage.
Aug 13, 2017, 19:58 PM IST
Jailed Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim withdraws as PM candidate
Jailed Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim said on Saturday he would not be a candidate for prime minister in elections due by mid-2018.
Jun 17, 2017, 19:27 PM IST
