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MALAYSIA

ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 29, 2018
Malaysia freezes bank accounts of Najib's party in 1MDB probe
Malaysia's anti-graft agency has frozen bank accounts of the political party once led by former premier Najib Razak as part of its probe into beleaguered state fund 1Malaysia Development Bhd, media reported on Friday.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 28, 2018
Women must have been 'trained to kill' North Korean leader's half brother, Kim Jong Nam, in Malaysia: prosecutors
Two women accused of murdering the estranged half-brother of North Korea's leader must have been trained to carry out "an assassination" using the deadly VX nerve agent, Malaysian prosecutors said as they wrapped up their case on Thursday.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 21, 2018
In interview, Malaysia's Najib says advisers hid corruption from him
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak says he shouldn't be blamed for the multibillion-dollar 1MDB scandal, and declares he knows nothing about money from the state fund appearing in his personal account.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 20, 2018
Hiding from traffickers in 'prison-like' tents, Rohingya girls dream of school
Trapped inside "prison-like" tents in Bangladesh's refugee camps because of fears they will be trafficked or sexually harassed, teenage Rohingya girls dream of going to school and playing outside, aid agencies said on Wednesday.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Crime & Legal
Jun 20, 2018
Malaysia seeks to lay multiple charges against former Prime Minister Najib Razak over 1MDB
Embezzlement and bribery with government money are among the charges that Malaysia is looking to bring against former leader Najib Razak following a probe into funds allegedly looted from the state-run fund 1MDB, Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has said.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jun 13, 2018
Malaysia's top two judges resign as new government purges top officials
Malaysia's two most senior judges have resigned from their posts, as Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad's government purges top officials seen as close to the previous administration.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jun 9, 2018
Malaysia's Mahathir calls for review of Trans-Pacific trade pact
Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad called for a review of the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement, saying smaller economies like Malaysia were at a disadvantage under the current terms.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 9, 2018
U.S. probe of Malaysia's 1MDB picks up speed after Najib's election loss
U.S. investigators have accelerated their probe into the 1MDB sovereign wealth fund set up by former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak and are exchanging more evidence with Malaysian authorities since Najib lost last month's election, three sources with direct knowledge of the probe said.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 7, 2018
Malaysia's Najib Razak is out of power but his legacy lives on in giant skyscraper
As Malaysia seeks to move beyond the excesses associated with nearly a decade of rule under ex-Prime Minister Najib Razak, one of his pet projects continues to rise irreversibly skyward to become the tallest building in Southeast Asia.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 7, 2018
With ports, ships and promises, India unveils plans to play stronger role in Southeast Asia
Almost lost in the din of the upcoming U.S.-North Korea summit and fresh tension between Washington and Beijing last week, India cemented its diplomatic and security ties across Southeast Asia in a clear challenge to China.
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 2, 2018
'Fake news' laws are a fake solution
In the waning days of Malaysia's recent election campaign, then-opposition leader Mahathir Mohamad was investigated under the country's anti-fake news law.
ASIA PACIFIC
May 29, 2018
Russia says won't be pushed around over downing of flight MH17
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Tuesday it was inappropriate for Australia and the Netherlands to issue Moscow with ultimatums over compensation for relatives of people killed in the downing of flight MH17, RIA news agency reported.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Crime & Legal
May 28, 2018
Malaysians make record bust of crystal meth; drugs said shipped from Myanmar
Malaysia has made its largest ever seizure of crystal methamphetamine, officials said Monday, finding nearly 1.2 tons of the drug disguised as tea in a shipment from Myanmar, and arrested six suspected traffickers.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 24, 2018
Can multiparty democracy work in multiethnic Malaysia?
Building a framework that allows dissenting voices to be heard, and heeded, must be Malaysia's highest priority.
BUSINESS / Companies
May 21, 2018
Startup Giftee Inc. teams up with sushi bar operator in Malaysia
A Japanese startup has made inroads to the Malaysian market by promoting the giving of e-gifts — a practice it believes is an important way for people to engage in today's hyper-connected age.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
May 15, 2018
Evidence that Malaysia's Najib received 1MDB funds was ignored, probe panelists say
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) found evidence in late 2015 that 42 million ringgit ($10.6 million) was transferred from a former subsidiary of state fund 1MDB into an account of then Prime Minister Najib Razak, but its recommendation for further investigation was rejected by the attorney...
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
May 15, 2018
Nissan launches first foreign-made minivan hybrid in Malaysia
Nissan Motor Co. has picked Malaysia to launch a fully remodeled version of its popular Serena hybrid multipurpose vehicle, the first of its minivan series assembled outside Japan.
EDITORIALS
May 14, 2018
Mahathir makes a stunning comeback
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohomad's win in parliamentary elections is a victory for democracy in a region that has experienced many recent setbacks in that area.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / ANALYSIS
May 11, 2018
Mahathir Mohamad's shock election win raises specter of populist economics
Mahathir Mohamad's shock Malaysian election win has raised concerns that his populist promises could undermine economic prospects at an increasingly challenging time for emerging markets, despite hopes elsewhere that he may revive his bold approach to economic management.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
May 10, 2018
Former strongman Mahathir Mohamad is Malaysia’s comeback kid
Malaysia's Mahathir Mohamad has never lost an election campaign. He maintained that record and created another one on Thursday when, at 92, he was set to be sworn in as the world's oldest elected leader.
Who needs AI when you have Hatsune Miku?
Over the first six months of 2024, a handful of songs using Vocaloid singer Hatsune Miku’s voice have enjoyed widespread attention, underlining a global interest in the character and the technology she represents.
Bloodied Trump survives assassination attempt at political rally
Former U.S. President Donald Trump is surrounded and evacuated by Secret Service agents at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday. Trump was rushed off stage at the rally after shots rang out.
Shooter came within inches of killing Trump, but left few clues as to why
An aerial view shows the stage where Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump had been standing during an assassination attempt the day before, and the roof of a nearby building where a gunman was shot dead by law enforcement, in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Sunday.
Yen’s woes seem too big for even a BOJ hike this month to solve
The Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
After Trump shooting, U.S. presidential race might take a violent turn
United States Secret Service Counter Snipers stand guard on a rooftop during a campaign rally for U.S. President Donald Trump in Avoca, Pennsylvania, in 2020.
No AC this summer? No problem (for me).
Think air conditioning is a requirement for a Tokyo summer? Think again.
She’s paying ¥1 million to help behind the scenes at the Paris Olympics
Mai Tarumi, who previously volunteered at the postponed Tokyo Olympics in 2021, has a travel budget of ¥1 million for her trip to volunteer at the Paris Games.

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