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Malaysia court orders release of 3 terror suspects

By AP News Mon, May 20, 2013 5:53PM UTC 0 Comment

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — A Malaysian court has ordered the release of an al-Qaida-linked former army captain and two other suspects charged with inciting terrorist acts. The verdict underlines the legal limits of a security law introduced last year to replace legislation that allowed indefinite detention without trial. Authorities invoked the law for the...

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2 Malaysians get 24 years for Cambodian maid death

By AP News Thu, May 16, 2013 7:29PM UTC 0 Comment

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — A court has sentenced a Malaysian couple to 24 years in prison for fatally starving their Cambodian housemaid. Police found the body of Mey Sichan at the couple’s home in Malaysia’s northern Penang state in April last year. Medical reports said she weighed only 26 kilograms (57 pounds). The Penang...

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New Malaysian Cabinet named in bid to calm jitters

By AP News Thu, May 16, 2013 11:57AM UTC 0 Comment

Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak, right, speaks during the announcement of his new cabinet lineup as his deputy Muhyiddin Yassin listens in Putrajaya, Malaysia, Wednesday. Pic: AP.

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia’s leader named a new Cabinet on Wednesday in an effort to restore confidence in a long-ruling coalition that won national elections last week with a smaller majority. Prime Minister Najib Razak chose a mix of experienced officials and fresher faces meant to reinvigorate an administration accused of losing touch...

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Malaysian opposition rallies against election loss

By AP News Thu, May 09, 2013 11:33AM UTC 0 Comment

At least 50,000 Malaysian opposition supporters attend a rally at a stadium in Petaling Jaya, near Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Pic: AP.

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — At least 50,000 Malaysian opposition supporters rallied at a stadium Wednesday to protest what they say are fraud-marred election results that enabled the long-ruling coalition to cling to power. Opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim’s three-party alliance believes the National Front coalition used illegal voters, bogus ballots and other irregularities in May...

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Big election lead for Malaysia ruling coalition

By AP News Mon, May 06, 2013 12:04AM UTC 0 Comment

Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak, center, arrives at his ruling National Front coalition's headquarters in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Sunday evening. Pic: AP.

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia’s long-governing coalition commanded a formidable lead in national elections Sunday after a record number of voters cast ballots, capturing 80 of the 112 seats it needs to extend its 56-year rule. Opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim’s three-party alliance seized 37 of the 222 parliamentary seats in results released so far...

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