Tag: Malaysia
ASEAN leaders urge Myanmar junta to stop attacks on civilians
Myanmar has been ravaged by deadly violence since the 2021 military coup deposed Aung San Suu Kyi's government
Pope Francis names new cardinals, including two Asian prelates
Ahead of the upcoming consistory, there are currently 121 cardinal electors, 81 (67%) of whom have been appointed by Pope Francis
Church communicators told to remain vigilant, committed to communication formation
Bishop Francis underscored the centrality of communication to the Church's mission, stating that it is the way forward in the media age
Kuala Lumpur proposes bill to increase powers of Islamic courts
The bill proposes to increase the maximum sentencing limits for criminal offenses tried by Syariah courts
Michelle Yeoh urges women to resist being ‘put in a box’
The Malaysian star returned to themes that had been staples of her awards season interviews
At least four dead, tens of thousands evacuated in Malaysia floods
Local reports and social media posts showed images of flooded roads, submerged cars, waterlogged homes and rows of shops closed
Activists condemn Malaysia ban on LGBTQ books
Malaysia has experienced growing religious fundamentalism in recent years
Malaysia’s Anwar urges Thailand to step up on Myanmar crisis
Anwar held his first bilateral meeting with Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha since the former won office late last year
Malaysia’s Anwar pledges help on peace process in Thailand’s south
A low-level conflict in Thailand's southern provinces has been simmering since 2004 and claimed more than 7,000 lives
Piercings and prayer: Malaysian Hindus celebrate Thaipusam
The event commemorates the day when the goddess Parvathi gave her son Lord Murugan a powerful lance to fight evil demons
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