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World Jul 22
Death rates soar in Southeast Asia as virus wave spreadsThe deaths have followed record numbers of new cases being reported in countries across the region which have left health care systems struggling to cope and governments scrambling to implement new restrictions.
World Jul 08
Malaysia’s attorney general says prime minister still in power after largest allied party pulled supportMalaysia's attorney general says Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin remains in power until it can be proven in Parliament that he has lost majority support.
World Jul 07
Key party in Malaysia ruling alliance pulls support for prime ministerThe announcement is a political bombshell that could potentially trigger the collapse of the government if he refuses to quit and spark a general election.
World Jun 01
Businesses shut as Malaysia enters second virus lockdownMalls and many businesses in Malaysia shuttered Tuesday as the country began its second nationwide lockdown to tackle a worsening surge of the coronavirus that has put its health care system on the verge of collapse.
World Jul 28
Malaysian ex-Prime Minister given 12 years in jail for corruption scandalA Malaysian court sentenced former Prime Minister Najib Razak to serve 12 years in prison on Tuesday after finding him guilty in the first of several corruption trials linked to the multibillion-dollar looting of the state investment fund that brought…
World Mar 19
Indonesia halts Islamic assembly, quarantining 9,000 peopleThe four-day gathering of nearly 9,000 Muslim pilgrims at a boarding school in south Sulawesi province wasn't approved by authorities and drew fears it could spread the virus widely in the world's fourth most populous nation.
World Feb 24
Malaysia Prime Minister Mohamad resigns amid upheavalThe turn of events come amid plans by Mahathir's supporters to team up with opposition parties to form a new government and thwart the transition of power to his named successor, Anwar Ibrahim.
World Dec 01
Hong Kong pro-democracy rally cut short by police tear gasIn the largest of three rallies, demonstrators chanted “Five demands, not one less” and “Disband the police force” as they marched.
World Nov 30
Hong Kong elders, youths vow to keep up pro-democracy fightHundreds of silver-haired activists joined young Hong Kong protesters for a unity rally Saturday, vowing that their monthslong movement will not fade away until there is greater democracy in the Chinese territory.
World Nov 29
Hong Kong protesters seek support from the BritishThe rally came a day after U.S. President Donald Trump signed into law two bills to support democracy and human rights in the semi-autonomous Chinese territory.