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Malaysia returns 3,000 tonnes of plastic waste to U.S., France, others

On May 28, 20193:39 pmIn Newsby Tony

Malaysia will send as much as 3,000 tonnes of plastic waste back to the countries it came from, the environment minister said on Tuesday, the latest Asian country to reject rich countries’ rubbish.

Malaysia frees Vietnamese woman accused of killing North Korean leader’s half-brother

On May 3, 20197:29 pmIn Newsby Nwafor

A Vietnamese woman Doan Thi Huong who spent over two years in a Malaysian prison on suspicion of killing the half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was freed on Friday, her lawyer said.

Malaysia jails laundrette cat killer

On January 17, 201912:13 pmIn Newsby Emmanuel Okogba

A Malaysian taxi driver who killed a pregnant cat by putting it into a laundrette dryer was jailed for two years Thursday, official media reported, in a case that sparked national outrage.

Confusion reigns as Malaysia king abdicates throne

On January 7, 201911:06 amIn Newsby Emmanuel Okogba

Malaysia’s monarchy was in a state of flux on Monday after its king abdicated the throne at the weekend in a historically unprecedented move.

Vietnam to face Malaysia in Suzuki Cup final

On December 6, 20184:46 pmIn Sportsby Emmanuel Okogba

Vietnam joined Malaysia in the final of the 2018 AFF Suzuki Cup after a 2-1 second leg victory over the Philippines in Hanoi on Thursday gave them a 4-2 aggregate win in their semifinal.

Malaysia to abolish death penalty

On October 11, 20181:11 pmIn Newsby Nwafor

Malaysia’s Cabinet announced on Thursday it would abolish the death penalty for all crimes and halt pending executions.

Buhari pledges enhanced welfare, documentation of Nigerian Students in Malaysia

On September 13, 20185:49 pmIn Politicsby adekunle

President Muhammadu Buhari has assured the Malaysian government that issues relating to the documentation and welfare of Nigerian students in the country will be properly handled to avoid hitches during their stay.

Council urges better economic ties between Nigeria, Malaysia

On September 6, 20181:25 amIn Newsby Nwafor

TO create more investment opportunities in Nigeria and Malaysia, the Federal Government has been urged to deepen the bilateral economic relations between the two countries.

Foreigners barred from buying in planned Malaysian city

On August 27, 201810:37 amIn Newsby Emmanuel Okogba

Foreigners will be barred from buying properties in a planned $100-billion Malaysian city, the country’s leader said Monday, after the huge development aimed at mainland Chinese buyers sparked widespread criticism.

Malaysia drops sedition case against political cartoonist

On July 30, 201810:48 amIn Newsby Emmanuel Okogba

A Malaysian political cartoonist said Monday that nine sedition charges against him had been dropped after the scandal-mired regime that he had frequently lampooned was booted out of power.