Malaysia
Villa One: a hidden gem at Malaysia’s newest resort

Villa One: a hidden gem at Malaysia’s newest resort
This secluded beach-jungle retreat has its own private spa and 27m pool
4 Sep 2020
What happened to Nora Quoirin?

What happened to Nora Quoirin?
Malaysian investigators rule out foul play as autopsy reveals London schoolgirl died of intestinal rupture
15 Aug 2019
Malaysia’s sodomy scandal set to derail succession plans

Malaysia’s sodomy scandal set to derail succession plans
Government minister embroiled in sex tape row that may see country’s 93-year-old PM hold on to power
21 Jun 2019
Who killed Kim Jong Nam?

Who killed Kim Jong Nam?
Second suspect freed as experts claim North Korean masterminds have ‘got away with assassination’
3 May 2019
Datai hotel and RuMa review: monkey business in Malaysia

Datai hotel and RuMa review: monkey business in Malaysia
One of country's most beautiful islands brings nature into sharp focus, contrasted with the country’s buzzing capital, Kuala Lumpur
15 Mar 2019
Flight turned around after mother leaves baby at airport

Flight turned around after mother leaves baby at airport
Pilot of Malaysia-bound plane praised for treating incident as an emergency
12 Mar 2019

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Four Seasons Kuala Lumpur and Langkawi: dynamic Malaysia

Four Seasons Kuala Lumpur and Langkawi: dynamic Malaysia
21 Dec 2018
Welsh coal worker discovers his father was Malaysian sultan

Welsh coal worker discovers his father was Malaysian sultan
Keith Williams wants to find out if his royal relative left him an inheritance
22 Nov 2018
Six divers drown in ‘whirlpool’ during Malaysia rescue

Six divers drown in ‘whirlpool’ during Malaysia rescue
Freak tragedy swept team into strong currents in disused mining pond
4 Oct 2018
Malaysian women caned for ‘attempting lesbian sex’

Malaysian women caned for ‘attempting lesbian sex’
LGBT groups express dismay as pair given six strokes for violating sharia law
3 Sep 2018
Royal Navy war graves ‘looted for scrap metal’

Royal Navy war graves ‘looted for scrap metal’
Defence Secretary expresses concern over reports of pirates disturbing sunken WWII ships
20 Aug 2018
Masterchef: Malaysian viewers furious over ‘crispy’ critique

Masterchef: Malaysian viewers furious over ‘crispy’ critique
Anger as judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace eliminate contestant over traditional dish
3 Apr 2018
Malaysia threatens ten years in jail for spreading fake news

Malaysia threatens ten years in jail for spreading fake news
Offenders could also face a £90,000 fine
26 Mar 2018
Malaysian Islamic school fire kills 22 students

Malaysian Islamic school fire kills 22 students
Authorities say there have been 29 similar fires at religious schools
14 Sep 2017
Nature takes flight at the Datai resort on Langkawi

Nature takes flight at the Datai resort on Langkawi
From flying snakes to cheeky monkeys, the Malaysian island is home to incredible wildlife, along with breathtaking natural beauty
2 Dec 2016
McDonald's worker fakes clown attack while running late

McDonald's worker fakes clown attack while running late
Teenager Alexsandra Conley admits giving police a false story - and other tall tales
4 Oct 2016
Eleanor Hawkins in court over nude pics

Eleanor Hawkins in court over nude pics
Four tourists in court after Malaysian tribes blamed nude prank for Mount Kinabalu earthquake
12 Jun 2015
MALAYSIA: Anwar Ibrahim jailed for sodomy

MALAYSIA: Anwar Ibrahim jailed for sodomy
Malaysian opposition leader accuses judges of 'murdering judicial independence and integrity'
10 Feb 2015
Mystery surrounds fate of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 

Mystery surrounds fate of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370
Boeing 777 carrying 227 passengers disappeared off coast of Vietnam
8 Mar 2014
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Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Wednesday 25 Apr 2012
25 Apr 2012