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Malaysia expects more Zika cases as virus spreads INTERNATIONAL

Malaysia expects more Zika cases as virus spreads

Malaysia is bracing for more Zika cases, officials said on Sunday, after detecting the first locally infected patient, which could further stretch a health system struggling with dengue, another mosquito-borne virus that can be fatal.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Man dies in Malaysia's first locally transmitted Zika case INTERNATIONAL

Man dies in Malaysia's first locally transmitted Zika case

Malaysia reported its first locally transmitted Zika case on Saturday, a 61-year-old man who has died of heart-related complications, the government said.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Malaysian PM Najib outed as key scandal figure INTERNATIONAL

Malaysian PM Najib outed as key scandal figure

A Malaysian cabinet minister has admitted that Prime Minister Najib Razak was the mysterious unnamed official who the US Justice Department said took part in rampant looting of state funds.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Malaysia reports first suspected Zika case INTERNATIONAL

Malaysia reports first suspected Zika case

Malaysia on Thursday reported its first suspected case of Zika, a 58-year-old woman believed to have contracted it in neighbouring Singapore where more than 100 cases have been confirmed.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Singapore's former president Nathan dies INTERNATIONAL

Singapore's former president Nathan dies

Former Singapore president S. R. Nathan, whose colourful career included stints as a spymaster and diplomat, died in hospital on Monday, the government said in a statement.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Malaysian rapper detained for 'insulting Islam' INTERNATIONAL

Malaysian rapper detained for 'insulting Islam'

A popular Malaysian rapper and film director has been arrested over a music video which allegedly disrespects Islam, the national news agency said.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
AirAsia India outlines plans to expand fleet, network ECONOMY

AirAsia India outlines plans to expand fleet, network

Budget airline AirAsia India said on Wednesday that it planned to gradually expand its fleet and network in India as it seeks to boost its small share of a fast expanding domestic market.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Malaysian oil tanker taken over commercial dispute, not hijacked INTERNATIONAL

Malaysian oil tanker taken over commercial dispute, not hijacked

An oil tanker, which was earlier reported to have been hijacked and sailed into Indonesian waters, was believed to have been taken due to a commercial dispute, Malaysian authorities said on Wednesday.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Philippines, rebels relaunch peace talks INTERNATIONAL

Philippines, rebels relaunch peace talks

The Philippines on Saturday restarted peace talks with the country's largest rebel group, the first under President Rodrigo Duterte aimed at ending decades of violence that has claimed tens of thousands of lives.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Malaysia says MH370 pilot flew Indian Ocean route on simulator INTERNATIONAL

Malaysia says MH370 pilot flew Indian Ocean route on simulator

Malaysian officials have said that one of MH370's pilots plotted a path over the Indian Ocean on a home flight simulator, but warned this did not prove he deliberately crashed the plane.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
New Malaysia security law debuts as PM fights critics INTERNATIONAL

New Malaysia security law debuts as PM fights critics

Tough new security legislation came into force in Malaysia Monday, with critics saying the ‘draconian’ law threatens democracy and could be used against opponents ...

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Malaysia names new anti-graft chief as corruption scandal drags on INTERNATIONAL

Malaysia names new anti-graft chief as corruption scandal drags on

Malaysia appointed a new chief of its anti-graft agency on Friday, replacing a previous head who stepped down two years before his term ended amid a high-profile graft investigation linked to Prime Minister Najib Razak.

4:45 AM November 25 2016