Malaysia to abolish unpopular security law

Aiming to enhance civil liberties in the country, Malaysia will abolish a colonial-era draconian law that allows security forces to detain suspects indefinitely and was used by authorities to crush......

Malaysian Indian Congress president Vellu quits

After heading Malaysia's largest ethnic Indian party for over three decades, Samy Vellu on Monday stepped down as Malaysian Indian Congress president at a time when the party is exploring ways to......

40,000 Indians 'missing' in Malaysia'

Nearly 40,000 Indian nationals have gone "missing" in Malaysia after the expiry of their tourist visas, Malaysian Prime Minister Mohammad Najib Tun Razak said on Monday, indicating that he may take......

Malaysia to prosecute anti-Hindu protestors

Malaysia will charge protestors who indulged in an act hurtful to the sentiments of the Hindu community in the controversial demonstration against the relocation of a century-old temple in a Muslim......

Malaysia to encourage firms to hire locals

Malaysian companies will be encouraged to hire local workers to replace over 25 lakh (2.5 million) foreign labourers, including Indians, working in sectors like hospitality and security by......

Malaysia to restrict foreign workers

Malaysian authorities have said they would no longer issue permits to companies seeking to bring in foreign workers and asked the employers to hire locals who have lost their jobs due to global......

Satyam to set up delivery campus in Malaysia

Satyam Computer Services, the Hyderabad-based global consulting and information technology services company, is establishing a 2000-seat software engineering global delivery campus at Cyberjaya in......

Malaysia to streamline recruitment from India

Upset over the rapidly rising cases of Indian workers being duped by job agents, Malaysia Wednesday said a government body will now be the sole agency to recruit workers from India, doing away with......

Malaysian Open: Jeev, Jyoti finish tied 11th

Jeev Milkha Singh was unable to continue the momentum of a brilliant start with four birdies, while Jyoti Randhawa dropped five shots over two successive holes on the back nine to finish tied 11th......