Malaysia

Court says detention of HINDRAF leaders legal

Kuala Lumpur, May 15 : A Malaysian federal court has ruled that the detention of the five Hindu Rights Action Force (HINDRAF) leaders at the Kamunting Detention Centre is legal, and they will remai

Malaysian airline to fly to Australia

Sydney - AirAsiaMalaysian low-cost airline AirAsia X will offer flights

Malaysia deploys special police force at international airport

Kuala Lumpur - A special team of Malaysian police began work Thursday at the country's international airport after a spate of crimes.

Malaysia buys rice from Thailand to ease shortage

Malaysia buys rice from Thailand to ease shortageKuala Lumpur - Malaysia has bought 200,000 metric tons of rice from Thailand as part of efforts to increase the country's stockpile and reduce fears of a shortage, news reports said Wednesday.

The first 50,000 metric tons of rice is due to arrive within two weeks, said Agriculture Minister Mustapa Mohamed.

He said the government has also announced a 725 million ringgit (213.2 million dollars) subsidy to ease the burden of the people following the increase in the price of rice,
the Star daily reported.

Malaysia sends aid to cyclone-battered Myanmar

Kuala Lumpur  - Malaysia on Monday sent 500,000 ringgit (147,060 dollars) worth of aid to cyclone-hit Myanmar.

Hindraf demands ISA abolition, its leader’s proper medical treatment

Kuala Lumpur, May 12: Hindu Rights Action Force (Hindraf) supporters have staged nationwide protests demanding proper medical treatment for Hindraf leader P.

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