Malaysia
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‘No winners’ in a trade war, says China’s Xi as he heads to Vietnam on charm offensive
Xi Jinping expected to present China as reliable partner in contrast to US, which imposed – then suspended – t…
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Malaysia fire: huge blaze erupts near Kuala Lumpur as gas pipeline explodes
Inferno spread to nearby homes, trapping residents, while full extent of damage still being assessedA fireball…
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MH370: search for missing Malaysia Airlines flight resumes after 11 years
Malaysia transport minister says firm Ocean Infinity has resumed hunt for the plane, which went missing in one…
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China’s economic need and soft diplomacy spur about-face on visa-free entry
It was once a privilege afforded to only Singapore, Brunei and Japan but now travel rules have been relaxed fo…
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Scrabble star wins Spanish world title – despite not speaking Spanish
Nigel Richards has also been champion in English and – after memorising dictionary in nine weeks – FrenchMore …
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Search for tourist swallowed by sinkhole in Kuala Lumpur stalls amid safety fears
Officials say it is too dangerous to send in divers to look for the Indian woman who has now been missing for …
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Woman missing after falling into sinkhole in Kuala Lumpur
Excavator brought in as search continues for woman buried when eight metre hole opened in pavementA woman is m…
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South China Sea: a visual guide to the key shoals, reefs and islands
Territorial confrontations are rising between China and a host of other nations in waters that are key to glob…
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Malaysia crowns Sultan Ibrahim Iskander as new king – in pictures
The 17th king of Malaysia is crowned at the National Palace in Kuala Lumpur Continue reading...
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Malaysia plans to give orangutans to countries that buy palm oil
‘Orangutan diplomacy’ strategy aims to ease concern over environmental impact of palm oil production, says min…
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Indonesia volcano eruption spreads ash to Malaysia and shuts airports
Ships evacuating 12,000 islanders over fears that side of Mount Ruang might slide into sea and cause tsunami E…
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Malaysia navy helicopters collide in mid-air, killing all 10 onboard
Videos on social media show helicopters flying in formation when one clipped another and both crashedTwo Malay…
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Malaysian shop chain that sold ‘Allah socks’ targeted with petrol bombs
Three stores hit with molotov cocktails after pictures of socks deemed offensive by Muslims shared on social m…
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The MH370 families seeking closure, justice and a fresh search
Compensation cases have stalled in the courts, and authorities are pledging a fresh search only if there is co…
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MH370: Australia offers Malaysia support for new search on 10-year anniversary
Australia co-ordinated the largest search to date, which failed to yield answers despite surveying more than 1…