Malaysia
World's Largest Supplier of Latex Gloves Closes Factories Amid COVID Spread
Malaysia's Top Glove said, "We have temporarily stopped production in 16 of our facilities."
Malaysian Man Finds Selfies of Monkey on iPhone He Lost
"[I have] no idea how to describe it because one of the impossible things just happened," Zackrydz Rodzi said. "I shook and laughed so hard and quickly ran towards my parents to tell them."
Fears Rise Over Coronavirus Spreading Unknowingly to New Countries
Authorities are scrambling to track the other passengers who were cleared for travel and allowed to disembark the MS Westerdam cruise ship after showing no signs of illness.
Coronavirus Now Spread to Over a Dozen Countries
The death toll has hit over 100, according to health officials.
Malaysia Gives Back 150 Containers of Plastic Waste to 13 Countries
"If people want to see us as the rubbish dump of the world, you dream on," Environment Minister Yeo Bee Yin told the press.
Cruise Ship Passenger, 10, Found Dead in Swimming Pool
An initial investigation found the victim was believed to have drowned while bathing in the pool, police said.
Malaysia Calls For Cuts to Children's Movie 'Abominable' Over Map
Malaysia follows Vietnam, which pulled the movie from theaters earlier this week, protesting a contentious boundary displayed on a map in the DreamWorks production.
My Country Is Not a Dumping Ground for Your Garbage
Thousands of tons of plastic "recycling" have been sent to Malaysia from the U.S., the U.K., Australia, Europe, Japan and elsewhere. It's time these nations stepped up to help deal with their own waste.
Malaysian Preacher Calls K-Pop Superstars BTS 'Demonic'
"New demons just keep coming," said reality-show imam PU Syed Bakri, who also attacked K-Pop boyband Nu'est.
More Than 5,000 Turtles Found Smuggled in Luggage at Malaysia Airport
Customs agents seized 5,255 baby red-eared slider turtles they found in suitcases belonging to two Indian men, who claimed they were selling the reptiles as pets.
U.S. Officials Thought Kim Jong Un's Half-brother Was Chinese Asset: Report
Kim Jong Nam was assassinated with a nerve agent in February 2017, reportedly after having met with his CIA contact in Malaysia.
Feds Raided Trump Megadonor's Office
Elliott Broidy, an ally of President Donald Trump who was previously the national deputy finance chairman of the Republican National Committee, was part of an investigation into whether he tried to sell access to the president.
Woman Accused Of Hit On Kim Jong Un's Brother Freed
Siti Aisyah, an Indonesian national, was freed after Malaysian prosecutors withdraw charges against her.
Malaysia Has No Gay People, Tourism Minister Claims
"I don't think we have anything like that in our country," Mohamaddin Ketapi, Malaysia's travel minister said, referencing gay people.
Russian Parents Arrested After Swinging Baby in Air
The couple were detained by Malaysian police over the alleged abuse.
Two Elderly Women Trampled to Death in Coupon Stampede
More than 1,000 people turned up to the event to claim just 200 free meal coupons.
Netflix testing $4 mobile subscription
Netflix is targeting markets in Southeast Asia and India.
Where Will Weed Be Legal Next?
Several Asian countries have taken note of cannabis legalization movements in North America and other nations.
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Faces More Charges
Najib Razak could be sentenced to more than 200 years in jail if found guilty of the 38 charges brought against him to date.
Following Trump, Other World Leaders Blame 'Fake News'
President Donald Trump said he only believed the polls in which he was winning: "Other than that, they're the fake news poll. Fake news. Fake news."
Six Divers Drown in 'Whirlpool' Trying to Save Teenager
More than 500 people gathered to pay respects to the divers during prayers this week.
Refugee Stuck in Airport to Be Deported to Syria
"His statements on social media shamed Malaysia," the country's immigration chief Mustafar Ali said. "[He] was arrested yesterday because he was in a restricted area without a boarding pass."
Prime Minister Warns Trump Not to Provoke China
Malaysia's Mahathir Mohamad appeared to express sympathy with Trump's position that Chinese imports hurt the American economy, but he advised dialogue.
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Arrested Again
After previously being arrested in July, Najib Razak will face new charges relating to a deposit of hundreds of millions of dollars into his personal account.
Two Women Caned in Malaysia Courtroom for Lesbian Sex
The young woman, 22, broke down into tears during the caning, while the older woman, 32, showed no reaction.
France Launches New MH370 Probe
The victims' families criticized a previous report that exonerated the flight's crew.
MH370 Report Offers No Closure for Victims' Families
"To me, it is a helpless day as doors are shut," said one family member.
1MDB Scandal: Ex-Malaysian PM Arrested For Corruption
Hundreds of millions of dollars was seized from properties linked to the former prime minister.
Malaysia 1MDB Scandal: Is Ex-PM Najib Facing Arrest?
Police seized from his properties 1,400 necklaces, 567 handbags, 23 watches, 2,200 rings, 1,600 brooches and 14 tiaras.
After 100 Days In Airport, Syrian Applies to go to Mars
He is one step away from getting asylum in Canada, but as delays mounted, NASA's Mars mission began to feel more realistic.