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Voting begins as Malaysian leader Anwar seeks to shore up his rule in vital state elections

Voting has begun in crucial state elections in Malaysia, where Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s multi-coalition government is seeking to strengthen its hold against a strong Islamic opposition

The Independent UK · Aug 12, 2023

Indians run rings around Japanese defence, storm into summit clash

Asian Champions Trophy: Indians run rings around Japanese defence, storm into summit clash. The top-two teams at the end of the league stage prove a cut above the rest with the host cruising past Japan 5-0; Malaysia thumps Korea 6-2 in the first semifinal in an encounter that saw the…

The Hindu · Aug 11, 2023

Asian Champions Trophy 2023: Clinical India tame Japan for a place in the final against Malaysia

CHENNAI: When Karthi Selvam scored the fifth goal, which proved to be the final nail in the Japanese coffin, the 9000-strong crowd at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium unanimously cheered "Karthi...Karthi" to show their love for the local hero. By then, a clinical Indian display, led by some remarkable playmaking by…

The Times of India · Aug 11, 2023

Malaysia bans Swatch watches celebrating LGBTQ rights

Malaysia has banned Swatch watches and accessories celebrating LGBTQ+ rights.

Evening Standard · Aug 10, 2023

The 1975 must pay Good Vibes festival promoters two million pounds by August 14 or face court action

Malaysian festival promoters demand two million pounds in damages from The 1975 after Matty Healy's anti-government rant in defence of LGBTQ+ rights causes event to be shut down

Louder · Aug 10, 2023

World Badminton Championships 2023: PV Sindhu receives round 1 bye, Kidambi to open against Nishimoto

The draw for the World Championships was held at the BWF headquarters at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Aug 10, 2023

Malaysia makes owning an LGBTQ+ Swatch punishable by up to 3 years in jail

Malaysia’s government says it has banned all Swatch watches that contain lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer elements

The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2023

Why state polls this Saturday are pivotal to Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar's rule

In the past two weeks, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has zig-zagged across the country on an election campaign that pitched the appeal of political stability and his concept of a progressive government

The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2023

The 1975’s Matty Healy feared jail time after Malaysia LGBTQ+ stunt

After Healy kissed his bandmate on stage, the group were banned from the country, where homosexuality is illegal

Evening Standard · Aug 8, 2023

Indian men's team clubbed with Pakistan in Asian Games hockey

NEW DELHI: The Indian men's hockey team has been clubbed alongside arch-rivals Pakistan and will play the big-ticket match on September 30 in the Asian Games, while the women's side has South Korea and Malaysia among others in its pool.

The Times of India · Aug 8, 2023