Malaysia
Powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake, tsunami strikes Philippines, killing at least 15
The quake came early in the morning as schools were reopening in the Philippines after a long break, with the tremors felt strongly in a dozen provinces.
Malaysian police arrest 51 men, seize drugs in raids linked to 'gay party'
Fire destroys 200 homes in Sabah village, displacing hundreds amid strong winds
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Malaysia stripped of paralympic swimming championships after Israelis ban
The International Paralympic Committee vowed that all athletes should be able to compete without discrimination, after the Muslim-majority country barred Israelis from the competition.
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Austria's Chancellor calls antisemitism in Malaysia 'unacceptable'
Malaysia has banned all Israelis from participating in events hosted in Malaysia during World Para-Swimming Championships in July.
Antisemitic swimming
Malaysia’s Deputy Sports Minister Sim Hee Kyung reportedly said that the decision was “a means to protest against the continuous Israeli oppression of the Palestinian people.”
German politician urges to cancel event with Malaysia due to antisemitism
In a statement issued by the social democratic politician Michaele Engelmeier, she called for a cancellation of sports events in Malaysia.
After swimmers banned, Malaysian PM says no Israelis allowed in country
"It is my right to criticize Israel for its policy regarding the Palestinians and say they do many bad things."
Israel slams Malaysian decision to bar Paralympic athletes
Swimmers from some 70 countries are expected to compete at the 2019 World Para Swimming Championships in the eastern state of Sarawak from July 29-Aug. 4.
Australian politician: Malaysian PM 'bigot' for banning Israeli athletes
Member of Parliament Michael Danby called on Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison to host the Paralympics swimmers in Australia instead.
Malaysia reaffirms ban on Israeli swimmers for Paralympic qualifier
Days after vowing to bar Israelis, Malaysia reaffirms ban on athletes for event.
Malaysia won’t let Israeli swimmers enter country for Paralympic qualifier
The International Paralympic Committee said it would work to “find a solution” for the Israeli swimmers.
Australia, Malaysia butt heads over possible Jerusalem embassy move
Some 60 percent of Malaysia's population is Muslim.
