Archive for the 'Malaysia' Category
Malaysia opposition fires lawmaker in ‘Allah’ spat
… no further action” would be taken against two men who were investigated after they pretended to be Christians and took Communion at a church service to research a magazine article. Malaysia Muslim mag sorry … The Al Islam monthly magazine …
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Kiradech leads in Malaysia
Thailand’s Kiradech Aphibarnrat put himself in prime position to win his first Asian Tour title. The Thai snatched the joint third round lead with Welshman Rhys Davies at the Maybank Malaysian Open on Saturday. Kiradech, 20, brilliantly birdied three …
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UPDATE 2-Security raised in Malacca Strait after terror warning
SINGAPORE, March 4 (Reuters) – Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia said on Thursday they are stepping up security in the Strait of Malacca, a key shipping lane for world trade, following warnings of possible attacks on oil tankers in the area. The …
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Malaysia Muslim mag sorry for offending Christians
Associated Press Writer= KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) ‘” A Malaysian magazine apologized Saturday for upsetting Christians after it published an article researched by two Muslims who pretended to be Roman Catholics and took Communion in a church. The …
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Malaysia won’t punish Muslims for taking Communion
… Catholics and took Communion, a decision a church leader … the behavior of the two men, said Archbishop Murphy Pakiam of Kuala Lumpur, who heads the Roman Catholic Church in peninsular Malaysia. In a letter dated Feb. 12, Malaysian police
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Thai Kiradech tops leaderboard at Malaysia Open
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) ‘” Thailand’s Kiradech Aphibarnrat held a one-shot lead after a rain-interrupted second round at the Malaysian Open. The former world junior champion finished 14 holes to lead at 9-under 135. Alejandro Canizares of Spain …
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Malaysia Raises Interest Rates
(RTTNews) – Thursday, the Malaysian central bank raised rates as the economic recovery takes hold. At the monetary policy committee meeting today, the Bank Negara Malaysia decided to raise the overnight policy rate to 2.25% from 2%. That was an …
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Officials warn of terror threat to oil tankers in Malacca Strait …
The navies of the three countries are working together to increase monitoring, and “we are prepared to handle this threat,” Malaysia’s navy chief. Adm. Abdul Aziz Jaafar told The Associated Press in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday. The International …
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Asian shares mixed at midday
AT 11.30 am today, there were 195 gainers, 331 losers and 254 counters traded unchanged on the Bursa Malaysia. The FBM-KLCI was at 1,286.53 down 1.54 points, the FBMACE was at 4,218.49 down 58.88 points, and the FBMEmas was at 8,646.00 down 10.45 …
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LPGA adds tournament in Malaysia
The inaugural Sime Darby LPGA Malaysia is scheduled to be played Oct. 22-24 at Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club, according to Zayra Calderon, the LPGA’s executive vice president, tournament development & worldwide sales. The new event, to be held …
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