Malaysia feeds fiscal elephant in the room: its civil service
PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia (Reuters) - From unwinding subsidies for food and fuel to imposing a new sales tax, Malaysia's Prime Minister Najib Razak has plenty to do to rescue the country...
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Malaysian court rules use of “Allah” exclusive to Muslims
PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia (Reuters) - A Malaysian court ruled on Monday that a Christian newspaper may not use the word "Allah" to refer to God, a landmark decision on an issue...
Movie version of Malaysian race riot stirs unease
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - At a crucial point in the film "Tanda Putera", ethnic Chinese youths urinate on a pole flying the flag of a Malaysian state, setting off events...
First Vatican envoy to Malaysia sparks Muslim anger over ‘Allah’
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - The Vatican's first envoy to Malaysia has opened a storm of controversy by apparently supporting the use of the word "Allah" by Christians, prompting a rebuke...
Malaysia police arrest opposition figures in crackdown
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Malaysian police arrested several opposition politicians and activists on Thursday, launching a crackdown on dissent three weeks after an election exposed deep divisions in the country...
Malaysia’s Anwar raises voter fraud alarm ahead of election
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim said on Thursday that tens of thousands of "dubious" voters may have been flown in to key states to boost the...
Rise of young voters shifts Malaysia election balance
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak escaped a direct showdown with youth when a 23-year-old student gave up his bid to challenge him in his home constituency...
Malaysia to hold closely contested polls on May 5
PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia (Reuters) - Malaysia will hold general elections on May 5, the Election Commission said on Wednesday, in what could be the toughest test of the ruling coalition's 56-year...
Thailand agrees to talks with southern Muslim rebels
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 Reuters) - Thailand's government agreed on Thursday to start talks with a major Muslim rebel group, marking a breakthrough in efforts to end a worsening conflict...
Thailand agrees to talks with southern Muslim rebels
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 Reuters) - Thailand's government agreed on Thursday to start talks with a major Muslim rebel group, marking a breakthrough in efforts to end a worsening conflict...