Malaysia
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Former Malaysian PM charged with corruption over projects launched while in officeThe charges come just three months after Muhyiddin Yassin lost a closely fought and divisive general election and are likely to increase political tensions in Malaysia.WorldMar 9
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Boy picks shipping container for hide-and-seek, ends up 2,500 km from homeThe boy from Bangladesh hid in a shipping container, fell asleep and was loaded onto a vessel bound for Malaysia.WorldJan 31
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Malaysia landslide: Death toll rises to 24, 9 campers still missingA thunderous crush of soil and debris killed 21 people in Malaysia Friday, and rescuers dug through the mud in the night for another 12 who were feared buried in the landslide.WorldDec 16, 2022
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2 dead, 51 feared buried after landslide at Malaysia campsiteTwo people died and 51 others were feared buried after a landslide hit a campsite outside Kuala Lumpur early Friday, Malaysia's fire department said.WorldDec 15, 2022
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Malaysia votes in general election as Anwar forecasted to lead close raceMalaysians were voting in a closely run general election on Saturday, a contest that may not end years of political instability as polls point to no clear winner in the nation.WorldNov 18, 2022
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$18M worth of elephant tusks, rhino horns, other animal parts seized in MalaysiaAuthorities discovered around six tonnes of ivory tusks and other animal parts on a ship believed to have originated from Africa, authorities said.WorldJul 18, 2022
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Canada probing forced labour allegations in Malaysian palm oil, rubber glove industriesMalaysian firms, which includes some of the world's biggest palm oil and rubber glove producers, have faced increasing scrutiny in recent years over reports of labour abuses.CanadaMay 28, 2021
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North Korea cuts diplomatic ties to Malaysia after citizen extradited to U.S.North Korea's Foreign Ministry called the money laundering charges on a North Korean an ``absurd fabrication and sheer plot'' orchestrated by the U.S.WorldMar 18, 2021
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Girl Scout cookies linked to child labour in palm oil industryThe AP's investigation into child labour is part of a broader in-depth look at the industry that also exposed rape, forced labour trafficking and slavery.WorldDec 29, 2020
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China, 14 other countries sign deal to form world’s largest trade blocThe Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, or RCEP, was signed virtually on Sunday on the sidelines of the annual summit of the 10-nation Association of Southeast Asian Nations.WorldNov 15, 2020
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