Malaysia

'Not guilty,' Israeli man pleads regarding firearms offenses in Malaysia

Avitan arrived in Malaysia from the United Arab Emirates on March 12 on a French passport, police said. He was detained by police at a Kuala Lumpur hotel with a bag containing the weapons.

By REUTERS
12/04/2024

Malaysia probes links between detained man and Israeli crime group

Israeli media reported on Saturday that Avitan was an associate of an Israeli criminal syndicate who had been en route to assassinate a member of a rival crime family.

By REUTERS
02/04/2024

Malaysia mini-mart outlet attacked after 'Allah socks' outcry

Photos of the socks on sale at a KK Supermart store have sparked outrage on social media among Muslims who viewed the association of Allah - the Arabic word for God - with feet as offensive.

By REUTERS
30/03/2024

Israeli arrested in assassination plot targeting compatriot in Malaysia

The man was also caught in possession of six guns and 200 bullets.

By YOAV ETIEL , REUTERS
29/03/2024

Dozen Israelis make emergency landing in Malaysia on Emirates flight

The emergency landing was reportedly due to severe weather conditions. 

Iran hopes Saudi Arabia is serious about new era in ties - analysis

Iran seeks outreach to the Gulf, China, and countries in Asia at the same time.

Viral water slide incident leaves man stuck and Internet buzzing

A young man's misadventure on a water slide goes viral, capturing the attention of millions online

By WALLA!
28/06/2023

Russia calls Ukraine's MH17 accusations at World Court 'fiction'

Ukraine accuses Russia before the UN's top court of violating a UN anti-terrorism treaty by equipping and funding pro-Russian forces, including militias who shot down Malaysian Airlines Flight MH17

By REUTERS
14/06/2023

Chinese ship detained for hoarding British WWII-era weaponry

The discovery comes amid reports this month that scavengers have targeted two British World War II wrecks off the coast of Malaysia.

By REUTERS
29/05/2023

Iranian leader of women trafficking network executed by Islamic Republic

Shahrouz Sokhnori was sentenced to death and found guilty of corruption for trafficking women across the Middle East and Asia.

20/05/2023
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