Malaysia

Malaysian villagers abandon ancient taboo to hunt killer crocodiles as attacks rise

"It has eaten my child, so I have every right to kill it," said Daniel Muking, the headman of an indigenous community.

A crocodile hunter opens the mouth of a crocodile carcass for inspection after a hunting operation on the Kemena River in Bintulu, Sarawak, Malaysia, July 18, 2026.
A supporter of Malaysia's opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim, chairman of the Pakatan Harapan (The Alliance of Hope) coalition, holds a Malaysia flag during an election campaign rally on November 16, 2022; file photo.

Malaysia amb. to US summoned by State Department over country's Israel policy

The pickup truck used in a shooting and pipe bomb attack that killed five security personnel and wounded six civilians in southern Thailand on July 23, 2026.

Five security personnel killed, six civilians injured in shooting, pipe bomb attack in Thailand

Anti-Israel demonstrators hold cutouts depicting US President Donald Trump’s face as they march towards the US Embassy to protest the president's visit to Malaysia for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit on Sunday, at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, October 24, 2025

Malaysia vows explusion of Israelis found in the country amid investigations into Tech community


Malaysia's king names Muhyiddin Yassin as prime minister

he decision came five days after the resignation of 94-year-old Mahathir, the world's oldest head of government.

A general view of Malaysia's National Palace in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, February 25, 2020

Malaysia’s antisemitic prime minister offers resignation to king

Mohammad may not actually leave office. Locals told the BBC that he isn’t ready to step down and this may be a charade to remain in power.

Malaysia's Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad arrives at APEC Haus, during the APEC Summit in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea November 18, 2018.

Malaysia never ruled out 'murder-suicide plot' by MH370 pilot

Najib told online news portal Free Malaysia Today that Malaysian officials had considered such a scenario during their investigation but had chosen not to make their views public.

A man writes on a message board for passengers, onboard the missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370, during its fifth annual remembrance event in Kuala Lumpur

Turkey's Erdogan welcomes Hamas, again

Erdogan met with Hamas’s Ismail Haniyeh according to Turkey’s pro-government Anadolu media.

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan speaks at Esenboga Airport in Ankara, Turkey, October 7, 2019

Muslims should unite after Iran commander's killing - Malaysian PM

Soleimani's killing in Baghdad last Friday has sparked fears of a broader conflict in the Middle East. Mahathir, 94, said it could also lead to an escalation in "what is called terrorism".

MOURNERS ATTEND a funeral procession on Sunday for Iranian Maj.-Gen. Qasem Soleimani and Iraqi militia commander Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis.

Turkey-Iran-Qatar-Malaysia alliance to seek own gold trade standard

The new Turkey-Iran-Qatar-Malaysia economic alliance could also involve a barter system to benefit Hamas because currently economic support for Gaza must go through Israel.

Malaysia Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad speaks during the APEC CEO Summit 2018 at the Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, 17 November 2018

Turkey, Qatar, Iran meet Malaysia’s antisemitic leader for forum

The multi-day Malaysia conference appears to underpin a new strategy by Turkey and several countries to form an Islamic alliance that will strategize on several topics.

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani speaks during Kuala Lumpur Summit in Malaysia

Israel barring Malaysian ‘Embassy to Palestine’ because of antisemitism

As a result, Malaysia opened an “Embassy to Palestine” in Amman, Jordan.

Palestinian refugees hold Palestinian flags and chant slogans during a protest in front of UNRWA office in Amman, September 2, 2018.

Malaysia sentences five men to jail, caning and fines for gay sex

A mosque is silhouetted against city buildings in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, January 27, 2016.

Three far-Right leaders promise to create channel to “fight Islamophobia”

The three decided to “jointly start an English language channel dedicated to confronting the challenges posed by Islamophobia and setting the record strait on our great religion.”

Imran Khan, chairman of PTI, gives a speech as he declares victory in the general election in Islamabad