Malaysia

Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad warned of new taxes to pay debts following scandal-tainted rule of Najib Razak.

Rosmah's opulent lifestyle and penchant for expensive jewelry that led to her being compared with former Philippine first lady Imelda Marcos.

The Equanimity, belonging to the financial fugitive, was seized by Indonesia off Bali in February in cooperation with the FBI.

Najib's arrest comes nearly two months after his coalition's stunning rejection by Malaysia's voters.

U.S. investigators say Najib and associates stole $4.5 billion from the 1MDB sovereign fund from 2009 to 2014.

Najib Razak was ousted in a shock defeat in May 9 national elections marked by public anger over the scandal.

Prime Minister Najib Razak, who set up the fund, is facing May 9 national elections that will test his legitimacy.

People burn incense at temples to pray for good health and fortune and flock to temple fairs to watch dragon dances and Chinese opera.

Malaysian newspaper Sinar Harian sparks outrage after publishing checklist how to recognise LGBT people. Homosexuality is illegal in Malaysia and carries a 20-year prison sentence.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's half-brother, Kim Jong-nam, met American man on Malaysian island Langkawi just four days before his assassination, says police witness.

A technology forum based in Malaysia is under investigation after publishing details of a major data breach which included the personal details of more than 220,000 organ donors.

Malaysian man who slapped Muslim woman because she was not wearing a hijab arrested in Bukit Tengah, in northern state of Penang.

The incident allegedly took place in the Malaysian state of Kedah and the video was posted on Facebook.

Flight MH370 went missing in the early hours of 8 March 2014 - and the aircraft and the 239 people on board haven't been seen since

Ivana Smit fell to her death in Malaysia after reportedly plunging from the balcony of a 20th floor apartment after a drug-fuelled party with swingers.

Malaysian court sentences the woman for prostituting the girls to two Bangladeshi men.

"We believe that the pangolins were to be sold as exotic meats in China as the demand for such food is high there," Kedah wildlife chief Muhammad Ali Che Aman said.

Wearing such attire is a sensitive issue for the general public, following recent terror incidents linked to the Isis militant group, a police officer said.

The Malaysian government has entered a "no find, no fee" arrangement with Ocean Infinity, a Texas-based seabed exploration firm.

Malaysian technology website Lowyat reported that the files were offered for sale by an unknown user of its forums.

Older brother of North Korea leader Kim Jong-un was killed at Kuala Lumpur airport in Malaysia after deadly VX was sprayed in his face by a woman in a "LOL" jumper.

No one knows why it acted this way.

The officer is seen calmly explaining the situation to the woman, but the woman continues to shout at him.

Dennis Muhammad Abdullah and Princess Tunku Tun Aminah met three years ago at a cafe.

The two women have been arrested by the Airport Customs Air Intelligence Unit (AIU).

Justin Bieber remix is OK with officials, though.

Groups in Malaysia and Indonesia have called for a boycott of the coffee giant.

The pilot urged passengers to pray twice as they made the trip back to Australia following engine failure.

The government has taken the step following an outcry from activists.

Guidelines have already been issued on how to spot the 'early signs' of homosexuality.