Yearender: 2021, a bumpy year for Malaysian diplomacy
It was a bumpy road for the country at the diplomatic front with some unforeseen dramatic developments that even made world headlines.
Tue Dec 28 2021
North Korea cancelled planned meeting with U.S. VP Pence
The encounter would have been the first scheduled between senior officials from the Trump administration and Pyongyang, which are in a standoff over the North's development of nuclear weapons.
Wed Feb 21 2018
Two suspects changed appearance after Kim Chol poisoned with VX
Two of four male suspects still at large in the murder case of North Korean Kim Chol or Kim Jong-nam, had changed their appearance when seen at the departure hall of klia2.
Thu Oct 26 2017
Chaotic scenes as suspects wheeled around airport where North Korean leader's brother killed
Indonesian Siti Aisyah, 25, and Doan Thi Huong, 28, a Vietnamese, are charged with murdering Kim Jong Nam by smearing his face with VX, a chemical nerve agent.
Tue Oct 24 2017
Judge, accused, visit scene of Kim Jong-nam's murder
Justice Datuk Azmi Ariffin arrived at Klia2 departure hall with the deputy public prosecutors and defence lawyers at 9.45 am.
Tue Oct 24 2017
Kim Chol was limping after being 'attacked', High Court told
Kim Chol or Kim Jong-nam, the estranged half-brother of North Korean leader,Kim Jong-un, was seen limping for several minutes after the "attack" on him at the KL International Airport 2 (klia2) Depart
Wed Oct 11 2017
Exhibits on Kim Jong-Nam's murder opened at Chemistry Dept for security reasons - court heard
The identification process of the exhibits, which were stored in a sealed plastic bag, was done at the laboratory of the department for safety reasons.
Mon Oct 09 2017
Kim Jong-nam trial: Body claimed by N.Korean embassy rep, court told
HKL's Dr Mohd Shah Mahmood says there was also no DNA comparison done on the body of Kim Chol, an alias for Kim Jong-nam.
Wed Oct 04 2017
Jong Nam's death due to acute VX nerve agent poisoning - Witness
Kim Jong-nam or Kim Chol, the estranged half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un was confirmed to have died due to acute poisoning by VX nerve agent, the High Court here was told today.
Tue Oct 03 2017
Defence fails to compel prosecution to reveal identity of "four others"
High Court judge Datuk Azmi Ariffin dismissed the application made by the lawyers for the prosecution to disclose the names of the four others.
Mon Oct 02 2017
Evidence shows 2 foreign women killed Jong-Nam by poisoning him - prosecution
The prosecution would provide evidence that the deceased was at the Departure Hall of klia2, where the first and second accused had approached the deceased and wiped the lethal liquid on his face.
Mon Oct 02 2017
Two women plead not guilty to killing North Korean leader's half-brother
Indonesian Siti Aisyah, 25, and Doan Thi Huong, 28, a Vietnamese, are charged with killing Kim Jong Nam by smearing his face with VX, a chemical poison banned by the United Nations.
Mon Oct 02 2017
Women to plead not guilty in Kim Jong Nam murder trial
Siti Aisyah and Doan Thi Huong are expected to plead not guilty when their trial begins on Monday.
Fri Sep 29 2017
Anifah praises Wisma Putra staff for perseverance in challenging times
Mental strength and perseverance are important values when the country faces tragedies and challenges, says Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Anifah Aman.
Thu Sep 07 2017
Who is Kim Jong Un and what will he decide to do?
Will Kim give the order to fire, potentially inviting retaliation from an American president who has his military "locked and loaded"?
Sun Aug 13 2017
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers
Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024
National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup
The warm-up matches will involve matches against better ranked teams in the world, namely Austria (first) and Belgium (third).
Tue Nov 26 2024
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Francissca Peter remembers Tan Sri Ahmad Nawab: A tribute to a musical legend
A legend who has influenced our music for decades, was one of the highlights of my career, says Francissca Peter.
Tue Nov 26 2024