Jan 20 Malaysia returns trash, says it won't be the world's waste bin By Associated Press Shipments of unwanted rubbish have been rerouted to Southeast Asia since China banned the import of plastic waste in 2018, but Malaysia and other developing countries are fighting back. Continue reading
Nov 23 Sumatran rhino extinct in Malaysia as lone survivor dies By Associated Press The Sumatran rhinoceros has become extinct in Malaysia, after the last of the species in the country succumbed to cancer on Saturday. Continue reading
Nov 14 MH17 plane crash probe reveals closer ties between Russia and Ukraine rebels By Mike Corder, Associated Press Russia has repeatedly denied involvement in the downing and accused the investigation team of bias. Continue reading
Sep 27 Watch 11:27 China's massive Belt and Road initiative builds global infrastructure -- and influence By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn China’s Belt and Road Initiative is the most expensive infrastructure project in history. Chinese companies are constructing roads, pipelines and railroads across the globe. But they are also building China’s influence, and critics in the U.S. and Asia worry Belt… Continue watching
Dec 17 Watch 5:04 News Wrap: U.S. airstrikes in Somalia kill 62 members of terrorist group In our news wrap Monday, the U.S. military said that airstrikes over Somalia killed 62 members of the Islamist group al-Shabab and prevented a major terrorist attack. A U.S. air campaign across the horn of Africa has intensified under President… Continue watching
Dec 17 Malaysia files criminal charges against Goldman Sachs By Associated Press Malaysia filed criminal charges against Goldman Sachs and two former executives on Monday for their role in the alleged multibillion-dollar ransacking of state investment fund 1MDB. Continue reading
Jul 31 Malaysia's civil aviation chief quits over Flight 370 lapses By Associated Press Malaysia's civil aviation chief said Tuesday he has resigned to take responsibility after an independent investigative report highlighted shortcomings in the air traffic control center during Malaysia Airlines Flight 370's disappearance four years ago. Continue reading
Jun 02 Malaysia to impose penalties on drivers with recalled Takata airbags By Michael D. Regan Honda Malaysia said it has already replaced more than 220,000 airbags in the country, but 71,315 owners have yet to respond to a recall. Continue reading
May 10 Watch 2:38 News Wrap: Malaysian election upset ousts ruling party In the news wrap Thursday, Mahathir Mohamad, a 92-year-old former leader of Malaysia, was sworn in as the new prime minister, after a stunning election victory. The vote ousted the ruling party of more than six decades over corruption, a… Continue watching
Apr 21 Hamas says man gunned down in Malaysia was important member By Fares Akram, Associated Press Gaza's ruling Hamas militant group said Saturday that a man who was gunned down in Malaysia was an important member of the organization, raising suspicions that Israel was behind the brazen killing. Continue reading