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Malaysia detains 8 terror suspects, foiling possible threats against prime minister, king and others

Jun. 24, 2024 10:44 AM EDT

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Police in Malaysia have detained eight people with suspected links to the Islamic State militant group and thwarted possible threats against Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, the nation’s king and other dignitaries, the government said Monday. Six men...

Malaysia Airlines flight to Bangkok makes a U-turn due to a pressurization issue

Jun. 24, 2024 09:48 AM EDT

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia Airlines said one of its flight en route to Bangkok had to make a U-turn back to Kuala Lumpur International Airport on Monday after experiencing a “pressurization issue.” It said the pilots initiated an emergency descent although cabin...

Muslims in Asia celebrate Eid al-Adha with sacrifice festival and traditional feast

Jun. 17, 2024 22:26 PM EDT

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Muslims in Asia on Monday celebrated Eid al-Adha, or the Feast of Sacrifice, with food and prayers for people in Gaza suffering from the Israel-Hamas war. One of the biggest Islamic holidays, the occasion commemorates Prophet Ibrahim’s test of faith...

Indonesia's president-elect holds talks with Malaysian leader on bolstering ties

Apr. 04, 2024 03:12 AM EDT

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Indonesian President-elect Prabowo Subianto held talks Thursday with Malaysia's leader on bolstering bilateral ties as part of a regional visit that has also taken him to China and Japan. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said he and Subianto discussed next...