Najib Razak

India, Malaysia have built thriving economic ties in 60 years: PM Narendra Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday that India and Malaysia have built thriving economic partnership in the last 60 years and expressed hope that the two countries can do much more in areas like infrastructure.

Apr 01, 2017, 20:43 PM IST

Malaysian PM Najib Razak calls on President, Vice President

Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak, who is on a six-day visit to India, met President Pranab Mukherjee and Vice President Hamid Ansari on Saturday.

Apr 01, 2017, 19:06 PM IST

Malaysia says won't break ties with North Korea

Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak said he will not sever ties with North Korea.

Mar 31, 2017, 15:53 PM IST

Malaysian PM Najib Razak meets superstar Rajinikanth

Razak is in the Chennai to receive an honorary doctorate from Thanjavur University.

Mar 31, 2017, 15:14 PM IST

Malaysia PM Najib Razak calls for unity amid North Korea row

Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak called for unity on Friday as he tried to bring home nine Malaysians stuck in North Korea amid a growing row over the murder of Kim Jong Nam, while warning Pyongyang not to abuse Malaysia`s "hospitality".

Mar 10, 2017, 12:48 PM IST

Malaysian PM says won't cut ties with North Korea

Malaysia`s Prime Minister Najib Razak said on Thursday that ties with North Korea will not be cut, after tensions over an investigation into the murder of the estranged half-brother of the North`s leader in Kuala Lumpur led to tit-for-tat travel bans.

Mar 09, 2017, 14:00 PM IST

Malaysian PM blames North Korea for Kim Jong Nam's death

Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has blamed North Korea for the killing of Kim Jong Un's estranged half brother Kim Jong Nam.

Mar 08, 2017, 23:29 PM IST

North Korea, Malaysia in tit-for-tat exit bans over Kim Jong-Nam's killing

North Korea and Malaysia Tuesday banned each other`s citizens from leaving their countries, with Kuala Lumpur saying its nationals were effectively being held "hostage" in a row over the assassinat

Mar 07, 2017, 21:03 PM IST

Saudi King Salman embraces "selfie" on tour across Asia

Saudi Arabia`s King Salman has embraced the "selfie".

Mar 03, 2017, 15:47 PM IST

Malaysian PM urges Muslim world to help oppressed Rohingya

Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has urged the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation to help end the persecution of Myanmar's Rohingya Muslim minority, as OIC foreign ministers open a special meeting to discuss the crisis.

Jan 19, 2017, 14:21 PM IST

PM Modi a 'good reformist': Malaysia PM Razak

During a brief exchange between the two leaders through video conferencing at the 'Economic Times Asian Business Leaders Conclave 2016', Malaysian PM Razak praised PM Modi for the demonetisation move aimed at curbing black money.

Dec 14, 2016, 17:58 PM IST

Malaysia PM to attend rally condemning Myanmar violence

The gathering, which will take place in an yet-to-be announced location on Sunday, will involve politicians, NGOs and "all concerned with the issue" the official told AFP, without giving further details.

Nov 29, 2016, 16:49 PM IST

Amnesty urges Malaysia to free cartoonist accused of sedition

Human rights NGO Amnesty International urged Malaysia on Sunday to free a popular political cartoonist who has been arrested over making offensive drawings of Prime Minister Najib Razak.

Nov 27, 2016, 16:07 PM IST

Thousands demonstrate against scandal-hit Malaysia PM

For the second time in 15 months, leading reformist group Bersih has organised a demonstration to demand Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak resign.

Nov 19, 2016, 08:42 AM IST

Malaysian group to hold anti-Najib Razak rally despite police ban

Malaysian pro-democracy activists have vowed to go ahead with a massive rally this weekend to demand Prime Minister Najib Razak's resignation over a financial scandal despite a police ban and fears of clashes with a pro-government group.

Nov 17, 2016, 14:19 PM IST

Malaysian PM Najib Razak warns protesters over violence ahead of demonstration

Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak warned Thursday violence would not be tolerated at a major anti-government demonstration planned for the weekend. 

Nov 17, 2016, 11:37 AM IST

Philippines allows pursuit of kidnappers into its waters: Malaysia

The Philippines will allow Malaysian and Indonesian maritime forces to pursue Islamist kidnappers into its waters, Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak said following talks with his counterpart from Manila.

Nov 10, 2016, 19:51 PM IST

Najib Razak asks West to stop ''lecturing'' as Malaysia embraces China

Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak wrote that disputes in the South China Sea should be resolved through dialogue in accordance with rule of law.

Nov 02, 2016, 10:16 AM IST

Leonardo DiCaprio cooperating in 1MDB probe

Leonardo DiCaprio is aiding the investigation into a Malaysian embezzlement scam that involved his hit film about financial market fraud, "The Wolf of Wall Street," according to his spokesperson Tuesday.

Oct 19, 2016, 04:50 AM IST