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Bad odours make bad marriages

Bad body odour, boring bedroom attire and a general lack of togetherness are cited as causes of the growing divorce rate in Malaysia. Government is tackling the problem by boldly going where few Muslim governments have gone before — into the bedroom.
Nov 2, 2009 by  Ken Wightman in Lifestyle

Malaysian man charged with killing Indonesian maid

An Indonesian maid died Tuesday after she was locked in a bathroom for two days following months of reported physical abuse by her employer.
Nov 1, 2009 by  Leo Reyes in Crime

Noordin M Top's Body Will Be Returned To Malaysia Special

The authorities said on Friday that Indonesia will return the body of the terror mastermind, Noordin M Top, to Malaysia.
Sep 18, 2009 by  Radi Anky Juremi in World

Anti-Malaysia Demonstration Takes Place in Jakarta

Although Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono already called for police action against any anti-Malaysia demonstrators, another rally still took place on Sunday.
Sep 14, 2009 by  Radi Anky Juremi in World

Discovery will Produce Pendet Dance Show

Malaysia’s Star newspaper reported on Saturday, that Discovery Channel will produce a 30-minute program on the pendet dance to try and alleviate tensions between Malaysia and Indonesia.
Sep 13, 2009 by  Radi Anky Juremi in Arts

Malaysian Spider Named After David Bowie

UK singer David Bowie has every reason to be proud of his famous name. But for it to be used to name a recently discovered specie of spider in Malaysia, it would most definitely entangle Bowie in a WEB of bewilderment.
Sep 7, 2009 by  Laura Buyog in World - 2 comments

'Spiderman' detained after climbing Malaysia's twin towers

In Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, a French national was arrested by authorities after an insane climb at Malaysia's iconic 88-story Petronas Twin Towers.
Sep 1, 2009 by  John Louie S. Ramos in World

Malaysian woman spared caning

A Malaysian model, who was arrested for drinking alcohol in a public place, has been spared her punishment of caning, for now.
Aug 24, 2009 by  Andrew Moran in World

Thousands In Malaysia March Protesting Internal Security Act

Thousands of protesters in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia were subject to tear gas and water cannons as the police tried to stop a rally protesting the Internal Security Act.
Aug 1, 2009 by  KJ Mullins in Politics

Michael Owen Scores on Debut for Manchester United

There is no better way for a striker to answer his doubters than to hit the back of the net. And that is exactly what Michael Owen did today, when he struck an 85th minute winner for his new club Manchester United, to secure a 3-2 victory in Malaysia.
Jul 18, 2009 by  Chris Dade in Sports

Malaysia's ban on English raises concerns

Teachers of math and science in Malaysia will have to teach in the local language - Bahasa Malaysia - from 2012 as the government has decided to ban English in the two subjects, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.
Jul 9, 2009 by  Wang Fangqing in Education - 2 comments

Indonesia to Stop Sending Maids to Malaysia due Employers Abuses

Indonesian employment agencies were ordered by the government to stop sending workers in Malaysia to work as maids following complains of physical and other abuses committed by some Malaysian employers.
Jun 27, 2009 by  Leo Reyes in Business - 5 comments

Proposal To Make English A Compulsory Subject In Malaysia

It appears that all are in favor of making the English language a compulsory subject to pass for a major government exam in Malaysia. The only issue now is when to implement it.
Jun 10, 2009 by  Laura Buyog in World

Powerade-Team Pilipinas off to a Good Start

Relying on the broad shoulders of wingman Arwind Santos and classy off-guard Cyrus Bagiuo. The Powerade-Team Pilipinas simply outclassed the Malaysia national team Saturday night in front of good crowd at the Angkasapura Lanud Basketball Hall.
Jun 6, 2009 by  John Louie S. Ramos in Sports

Battle from Extinction : Hospital Workers save Orang-utan

An anaesthetist and an obstetrician at Jersey Hospital, The Channel Islands worked hard to save Dana, a Sumatran Orang-utan living at Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust this week, when Dana ran into complications during childbirth.
May 30, 2009 by  Natalie Peart in Environment - 1 comment

Singapore Militant Detained In Malaysia

A month after Singaporean militant Mas Selamat bin Kastari was captured in neighboring Malaysia, Prime Minister Najib Razak confirmed on Wednesday that Kastari is being detained under Malaysian security laws for a two-year term.
May 27, 2009 by  Laura Buyog in World

Malaysian Prime Minister steps down

Kuala Lumpur - Reports have emerged that indicate that the Prime Minister of Malaysia has announced that he will step down.
Mar 28, 2009 by  Richard James in Politics

Philippines and Indonesia are Asian Growth Centers in 2009

The Philippines and Indonesia are the only two countries in Asia that will register positive economic growth as Singapore, Thailand and Malaysia continue to slide due to economic downturn in developed countries where they are dependent for their exports
Mar 18, 2009 by  Leo Reyes in Business - 1 comment

Malaysian Employers are Hiring Foreign Maids Illegally

Due to high cost of hiring maids, Malaysian employers are forced to hire maids who are brought into the country by employment agents without proper documentation.
Mar 10, 2009 by  Leo Reyes in Travel - 2 comments

Female politician in Malaysia quits over nude photos

A major opposition legislator in Malaysia resigned after nude photos of her body were circulated in the public. The photos were taken by her ex-boyfriend without her permission.
Feb 17, 2009 by  Chris V. Thangham in World
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