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Malaysia police question Australian Al Jazeera journalists
The probe into the Qatar-based network's program adds concerns about a widening media crackdown in Malaysia since a coalition headed by a scandal-plagued party took power in March
Malaysia drops charges against 'Wolf of Wall Street' producer
Riza Aziz, who is also the stepson of Malaysia's disgraced ex-leader Najib Razak, is accused of allegedly receiving nearly $250 million from the sovereign wealth fund 1MDB
U.S. announces $49-million settlement in Malaysia 1MDB scandal
The US Justice Department says it has now returned or helped Malaysia recover nearly $1.1 billion in funds and assets
Kuala Lumpur blasts Alab Pilipinas as Brownlee debut delayed
Alab Pilipinas absorbs a one-sided loss to Kuala Lumpur in what was supposed to be Justin Brownlee's comeback game in the ABL
Alab suffers 28-point loss to KL Dragons, snaps two-game win streak
Alab Pilipinas snaps a two-game winning streak after a blowout loss to the Kuala Lumpur Dragons
From sky to land: AirAsia plane opens first restaurant in Malaysia
AirAsia's new Santan and T&Co restaurant located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia serves airplane meals in-store, including their classic Nasi Lemak
Naked Dutch model's death plunge was murder, say Malaysian police
Malaysian police say that the death of Ivana Smit in December 2017, who reportedly lived in Malaysia since childhood, had been reclassified as murder and they were re-opening investigations
British pedophile jailed for Malaysia abuse found dead in UK prison
A UK Prison Service spokesman confirms Richard Huckle died on Sunday at Full Sutton Prison in northern England.
Malaysian lawmakers repeal 'fake news' law
It was the second attempt by the lower house to overturn the law after MPs voted to repeal it last year only for the upper chamber to block it. But the upper house is only able to block a bill once, meaning the law will now be scrapped.
Indonesia forest fires rage, stoking global warming fears
Indonesia's forest fires are an annual problem but have been worsened this year by particularly dry weather, and in recent days sent toxic smog floating over Malaysia
Malaysia piles pressure on Indonesia over smog-belching fires
An official in Sarawak state on Borneo – where air quality dropped to very unhealthy levels this week – demands Indonesia to send face masks and medical supplies to Malaysia for those affected by the pollution
Body of missing Franco-Irish teen found in Malaysia jungle
Her family believes the teen, who had learning difficulties, had been abducted but police classified it as a missing person case.
Singapore returning millions linked to Malaysia's 1MDB scandal
The city-state is one of several countries that launched probes into allegations that billions of dollars were misappropriated from Malaysian sovereign wealth fund 1MDB
Vietnamese woman in Kim Jong-nam murder case freed
(UPDATED) After a lengthy trial, Vietnamese Doan Thi Huong is freed after she pleaded guilty last month to a lesser charge of 'causing injury' over the 2017 assassination of Kim Jong-nam
Malaysia ex-PM Najib goes on trial over 1MDB mega-scandal
(UPDATED) Najib Razak faces the first of several trials over his alleged involvement in the looting of sovereign wealth fund 1MDB, a state investment vehicle established to develop the economy of the Southeast Asian nation
Vietnam woman in Kim Jong-nam case in new release bid
Doan Thi Huong's lawyers have lodged a second application to the attorney-general seeking her release
Vietnamese woman in North Korea murder case loses bid for release
Doan Thi Huong breaks down in tears as a prosecutor tells a court the attorney-general rejects a request to free her
Malaysia files charges against Goldman over 1MDB scandal
Goldman subsidiaries and ex-bankers Tim Leissner and Ng Chong Hwa are accused of misappropriating $2.7 billion, bribing officials and giving false statements
Malaysian leader Mahathir, 93, feeling his age
The nonagenarian leader jokes during an interview: 'I should be dead now, actually'
Malaysian police seeking pair to testify in Kim Jong-nam murder trial
The police says Raisa Rinda Salma and Dessy Meyrisinta, whose last addresses were recorded in Ampanga City, could not not be reached
Mahathir to renegotiate or cancel mega-projects during China trip
The 93-year-old Malaysian leader rails against a series of deals struck with Chinese state-owned companies by the administration of toppled leader Najib Razak
Lucas Matthysse retires after TKO loss to Pacquiao
The Argentinian boxing star says he's already proud to have fulfilled his dream of being a world champion
MH370 families hope for closure from official report
Malaysia transport ministry gives to relatives aboard the missing Flight MH370 the official investigation team's report
PH completes ASEAN Schools Games basketball sweep
The Philippine boys and girls' basketball teams overwhelm their opponents in the regional competition for student-athletes
PH picks up 4 ASEAN Schools Games golds
Four members of the Philippine athletics girls’ team deliver in the opening weekend of the regional competition for student-athletes
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Pacquiao fought Matthysse despite secret heart ailment
The Filipino boxing legend got diagnosed with an 'inborn heart ailment' just a week before his bout with Lucas Matthysse
Pacquiao provides blueprint to athletic excellence
The Filipino athletes set to compete in the Asiad only need to look at the boxing icon to know the true meaning of focus and discipline
LOOK: Jeff Horn calls for Pacquiao rematch after Matthysse TKO
The Australian boxer issued a rematch challenge over Twitter and Instagram
Matthysse got scared, says Pacquiao
The Filipino champion didn’t expect the power-punching Matthysse to become his first knockout victim in 9 years
Pacquiao sparmate Kambosos stops Filipino Magboo
Australian George Kambosos makes short work of Batangas native Jay Ar Magboo in the Pacquiao-Matthysse undercard
Punch stats back up Pacquiao dominance
Manny Pacquiao lands 79 of 181 power punches, more than twice as many as Lucas Matthysse's record
Pacquiao on new trainer Buboy: ‘He’s effective’
Freddie Roach may no longer be in his corner, but Manny Pacquiao manages to debunk notions that he’s a washout
Philippines erupts in joy after Pacquiao win
Manny Pacquiao is the 'hottest property in boxing again' after his TKO win over Argentine Lucas Matthysse
'Nothing is impossible': Senators congratulate colleague Pacquiao
Senator Manny Pacquiao is hailed as the nation's 'pride and joy' as he emerges victorious in the ring against Argentine fighter Lucas Matthysse
With TKO of Matthysse, Pacquiao reclaims adulation of Filipinos
Manny Pacquiao also heaps praises on President Duterte who flew to Malaysia to watch him fight
Pacquiao vows to keep fighting: 'Do I look 39?'
The Filipino boxing great plans to defend the WBA regular welterweight belt after snatching it from Argentine Lucas Matthysse
Duterte hails Pacquiao after watching bout beside Mahathir
Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad joins President Rodrigo Duterte in doing the Philippine leader's trademark fist pump for Senator Manny Pacquiao
Pacquiao TKOs Matthysse to steal WBA title
(UPDATED) The Filipino boxing legend hikes his number of wins to 60 against 7 losses and two draws
Filipino Tepora stops Mexican foe to claim featherweight world crown
Waiting for his opening throughout, the pride of Cebu City pounced in the 9th round and forced the referee to stop the bout
HIGHLIGHTS: Manny Pacquiao vs Lucas Matthysse fight
The Filipino boxing legend and the Argentine champion duke it out at the Axiata Arena in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Sunday, July 15
Tepora guns for world title, 5 other Filipinos see action
Cebuano pride Jhack Tepora takes on Mexican Edivaldo Ortega for the WBA featherweight title
Ex-world champs give Pacquiao 50-50 chance vs Matthysse
Former world champions Rodel Mayol and Marlon Tapales think Lucas Matthysse is a solid fighter
Brace for secret Pacquiao punch
Chief Pacquiao trainer Buboy Fernandez hints at strategies that may just stop Lucas Matthysse in his tracks
Pacquiao wants early KO as Matthysse aims to hurt
Manny Pacquiao boasts he feels like in his 20s again but Lucas Matthysse also looks poised to end the Filipino's 23-year career in a flicker
Pacquiao-Matthysse: No weight problems
The Filipino boxing legend and the Argentine champion slug it out for the WBA regular welterweight title in Kuala Lumpur on July 15
Pacquiao right on target, chips Fernandez's tooth
In a burst of adrenaline rush during training, Pacquiao flicks his fist a bit too fast and hits trainer Buboy Fernandez
Cancer survivor conjures up 'the old Pacquiao'
Trainer Justin Fortune, the Australian trainer who has had chemotherapy, radiation therapy and surgery, and is now in remission, says the 39-year-old went through a 'shorter, faster and more intense' training
Matthysse out to cement ring legacy vs Pacquiao
The trainer of the Argentine boxer predicts Lucas Matthysse will stop Manny Pacquiao in the 6th or 7th round
