As Malaysia's PM Struggles in Graft Scandal, His Party Plays the Race Card
KUALA LUMPUR — When thousands of Malay Muslims marched through Kuala Lumpur last week to support his scandal-wracked government, Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak kept his distance.
Bangkok Bombers Not in Malaysian Custody, Deputy Police Chief Rules
BANGKOK — Malaysian authorities have not arrested the two bombers behind the bomb attack that killed 20 people in Bangkok last month, said Thailand’s deputy police chief, who reportedly flew to Malaysia without his boss’ knowledge.
Horror Film May ‘Destroy’ Buddhism, Activists Warn
BANGKOK — Buddhist hardliners urged the Ministry of Culture today to censor an upcoming horror film that shows a Buddhist novice behaving in ways they find offensive.
Defense Points to Flaws in Probe of Koh Tao Murders
KOH SAMUI — Lawyers defending two Myanmar migrant workers on trial for the Koh Tao murders of two British backpackers sought on Wednesday to expose holes in a police investigation they maintain was botched and intended to frame the suspects.
Koala Killing Resumes in Overcrowded Australian Forest
SYDNEY — Australian park rangers have resumed killing koalas in overcrowded forests south-west of Melbourne, in an effort to sustain the wild population.
Bangkok Bombers Rumored to be in Malaysian Custody
BANGKOK — Thai police have not confirmed whether two men arrested in Malaysia are the principal suspects sought in last month’s bombing of Bangkok’s Erawan Shrine.
US Grand Jury Probes Malaysia PM Najib – New York Times
KUALA LUMPUR —A U.S. federal grand jury is examining allegations of corruption involving Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak and individuals close to him, the New York Times reported on Monday, quoting anonymous sources.
Fugitive Philippines Governor, Brother Arrested for Murder on Phuket
BANGKOK — Police said yesterday they had arrested a former Philippines provincial governor and his brother, wanted in back home for the murder of a journalist who had been campaigning against mining interests.
Haze-Causing Forest Fires Spread to Indonesia National Park
JAKARTA (DPA) - Forest fires on Indonesia's Sumatra island have spread to a national park which is home to rare species including the Sumatran tiger, an official said Monday.
Volkswagen to Hold Crisis Board Meeting Amid Emissions Test Scandal
BERLIN DPA) - German carmaker Volkswagen's board is to hold a crisis meeting on Wednesday in the wake of a scandal triggered by revelations that it manipulated its emissions tests in the US.
