Malaysia Appoints Ethnic Indian as New Attorney General
KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia's king has approved the appointment of an ethnic Indian lawyer as the new attorney general, amid protests from Islamic groups that the job must be held by a Muslim.
Philippines Eyes Greater Regulation of Islamic Schools
SINGAPORE — The Philippine defense secretary said Sunday that authorities there will standardize teaching in both public and private Islamic schools in the wake of a militant siege last year that raised fears of greater radicalization in the country.
What Singaporeans Are Saying About Trump-Kim Summit
SINGAPORE — Now that the historic summit between President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is back on track for June 12, residents of Singapore shared their views and expectations about hosting the event.
Israel, Myanmar Agree to ‘Verify’ Taught History of Other
JERUSALEM — Israel has signed an education agreement with Myanmar allowing each country to "mutually verify" how their histories are taught by the other.
Student, Housewife Among 15 Extremism Suspects Held in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysian police have detained 15 suspected militants, several of them foreigners, who were planning attacks on places of worship in Kuala Lumpur.
Veterans Group to Bury Remains Left at DC’s Vietnam Memorial
MANASSAS, Virginia — The National Park Service has reached agreement with a nonprofit veterans' organization allowing it take cremated remains left at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and bury them will full military honors.
Malaysia Says It Will Axe High-Speed Railway to Singapore
KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia's new Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad says a planned high-speed railway that would cut travel time between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore to just 90 minutes will be axed because it isn't beneficial.
Baby Panda Born in Malaysia Zoo Makes Public Debut
KUALA LUMPUR — A baby panda born in a Malaysian zoo five months ago made her public debut Saturday.
Netherlands, Australia Hold Russia Liable for Downing MH17
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — A day after international prosecutors said they had unequivocal evidence of Russian involvement in the downing of a Malaysian passenger jet over Ukraine nearly four years ago, the Netherlands and Australia on Friday announced they were holding Moscow legally responsible for its role in the missile attack.
Bangladesh PM Urges Myanmar to Take Back Rohingya Muslims
KOLKATA, India — Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday called for international pressure on Myanmar to take back hundreds of thousands of Rohingya Muslims who have sought shelter in her country to escape military-led violence.
