Malaysia

The retired aerospace engineer believes pilot hijacked and diverted his own plane for political reasons

And other stories from the stranger side of life

This secluded beach-jungle retreat has its own private spa and 27m pool

Malaysian investigators rule out foul play as autopsy reveals London schoolgirl died of intestinal rupture

Government minister embroiled in sex tape row that may see country’s 93-year-old PM hold on to power

Second suspect freed as experts claim North Korean masterminds have ‘got away with assassination’

One of country's most beautiful islands brings nature into sharp focus, contrasted with the country’s buzzing capital, Kuala Lumpur

Pilot of Malaysia-bound plane praised for treating incident as an emergency

Resorts offer a haven of luxury and nature

Keith Williams wants to find out if his royal relative left him an inheritance

Freak tragedy swept team into strong currents in disused mining pond

LGBT groups express dismay as pair given six strokes for violating sharia law

Defence Secretary expresses concern over reports of pirates disturbing sunken WWII ships

Anger as judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace eliminate contestant over traditional dish

Offenders could also face a £90,000 fine

Authorities say there have been 29 similar fires at religious schools

From flying snakes to cheeky monkeys, the Malaysian island is home to incredible wildlife, along with breathtaking natural beauty

Teenager Alexsandra Conley admits giving police a false story - and other tall tales

Four tourists in court after Malaysian tribes blamed nude prank for Mount Kinabalu earthquake

Malaysian opposition leader accuses judges of 'murdering judicial independence and integrity'

Boeing 777 carrying 227 passengers disappeared off coast of Vietnam