Malaysia
Malaysian police arrest 51 men, seize drugs in raids linked to 'gay party'
Homosexuality is criminalized in Muslim-majority Malaysia, which operates a dual-track legal system with Islamic laws for Muslims running alongside civil laws.
Fire destroys 200 homes in Sabah village, displacing hundreds amid strong winds
A new study reveals: This is the best destination to move to in retirement
Iranian football players face government pressure to return to Iran, as families warn against it
Turkey, Qatar, Iran meet Malaysia’s antisemitic leader for forum
The multi-day Malaysia conference appears to underpin a new strategy by Turkey and several countries to form an Islamic alliance that will strategize on several topics.
Israel barring Malaysian ‘Embassy to Palestine’ because of antisemitism
As a result, Malaysia opened an “Embassy to Palestine” in Amman, Jordan.
Malaysia sentences five men to jail, caning and fines for gay sex
Three far-Right leaders promise to create channel to “fight Islamophobia”
The three decided to “jointly start an English language channel dedicated to confronting the challenges posed by Islamophobia and setting the record strait on our great religion.”
‘Why can’t I say something against Jews?’ Malaysia's PM asks at Columbia
The prime minister did express sympathy for other targeted minority groups, condemning Burma for its persecution of Rohingya Muslims.
A privilege, not a right
Speaking at Columbia University is a privilege, not a right
Columbia U. to host antisemitic Malaysian PM
93-year-old Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has a history of making antisemitic statements.
Israeli Paralympic swimmer breaks world record by 6 seconds
The event was moved to London after Malaysia refused to let Israelis compete.
Islamic authorities in Malaysian state denounce Shi'ites in sermon
The minority Shi'ite community in Sunni Muslim-majority Malaysia has been subject to discrimination and persecution by authorities, human rights groups have said.
Iran looks to China, Japan, Malaysia to seek relief from U.S. sanctions
Foreign Minister Zarif visits Asian countries to improve economic ties.
