Malaysia News

Malaysia girl drowns, 2 children missing in river

AP - Tuesday, October 27

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - A new footbridge across a river collapsed while schoolchildren crossed it during a camping trip in Malaysia, killing at least one girl and leaving two missing and feared drowned in the currents below, officials said Tuesday. More »

  • One dead, two missing in Malaysia bridge collapse

    Reuters - Tuesday, October 27

    KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - One child drowned and two others were missing on Tuesday after a group of Malaysian schoolchildren plunged into a river when a suspension bridge they were crossing collapsed on Monday night, according to police.

  • Abused Indonesian maid dies in Malaysia: police

    Abused Indonesian maid dies in Malaysia: police

    AFP - Monday, October 26

    KUALA LUMPUR (AFP) - - An Indonesian maid who was allegedly severely beaten by her Malaysian employers, and then bound and locked up in a toilet for two days, has died in hospital, police said Monday.

  • Malaysian native leader detained over anti-logging

    Malaysian native leader detained over anti-logging

    AFP - Saturday, October 24

    KUALA LUMPUR (AFP) - - Malaysian police said Saturday they had arrested a native leader who set up roadblocks in Borneo to stop a logging firm from encroaching on their ancestral land.

  • Mom gives birth on board airplane over Malaysia

    AP - Saturday, October 24

    KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - A Malaysian woman who gave premature birth to a boy on board an airplane minutes before it landed will get free flights for life along with her child, an airline official said Friday.

  • In-flight delivery: Malaysian gives birth on plane

    AP - Friday, October 23

    KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - An official says a Malaysian woman has given premature birth to a boy on a domestic flight, minutes before it landed in Kuala Lumpur.

  • Malaysia ethnic Chinese party leaders settle feud

    AP - Friday, October 23

    KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - Malaysia's main ethnic Chinese political party announced an end Thursday to a monthslong feud between its leaders that has sapped the party's support.

  • Malaysia Muslim sect leader gets 10-year sentence

    AP - Thursday, October 22

    KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - A Malaysian Islamic court sentenced a Muslim sect leader to 10 years in prison and six lashes of a cane Wednesday for spreading false teachings and claiming to be God's prophet.

  • Malaysian court throws out Anwar 'gay' lawsuit

    Malaysian court throws out Anwar 'gay' lawsuit

    AFP - Wednesday, October 21

    KUALA LUMPUR (AFP) - - Malaysia's appeals court has struck out a bid by opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim to sue former premier Mahathir Mohamad for nearly 30 million dollars for calling him gay, lawyers said Wednesday.

  • Demolition starts of historic Malaysian jail

    AP - Wednesday, October 21

    KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - Malaysian authorities have started tearing down parts of a historic jail in Kuala Lumpur, famous for its murals done by prisoners, to make way for a five-lane tunnel to ease congestion.

  • Beyonce's Kuala Lumpur debut postponed

    Beyonce's Kuala Lumpur debut postponed

    AFP - Tuesday, October 20

    KUALA LUMPUR (AFP) - - US singer Beyonce Knowles has postponed her concert in Malaysia planned for this weekend, organisers said Monday, denying that the move was linked to threats of protests by Muslim groups.