Malaysian rapper arrested for 'insulting Islam' in music video

A popular but controversial Malaysian rapper has been arrested and was on Monday remanded to four-day police custody by a court in Kuala Lumpur over his most recent music video that allegedly......

Malaysia denies Vaiko entry over 'LTTE links'

Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam chief Vaiko was on Friday stopped from entering Malaysia and detained at the Kuala Lumpur airport where officials questioned him over his alleged links to......

Hindraf chief 's daughter seeks protection

Seeking protection from any police violence, a five-year-old ethnic-Indian girl has urged the Penang Chief Minister to accompany her to Malaysian Parliament when she visits it on Saturday to......

Swapping shift kills Indian origin steward on board MH17

Swapping shift with a colleague cost ethnic Indian flight steward Sanjid Singh Sandu his life. Sanjid, 41, had switched his shift with a colleague on the ill-fated Flight MH17 from Amsterdam......

India's Chip Dreams Won't Happen Unless...

OSAT majors have concerns about India's ability to provide a stable, predictable, and lasting policy environment for years to come, which is key for making a decision in a capital-intensive......

What's Micron's Role In India's Chip Race?

The first leg of Micron's semiconductor play in Sanand is crucial for the company to sprint towards India's goal of joining the chip race. IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra D Modi with Sanjay......

Malabar Gold & Diamonds to invest Rs 1,600 cr on 56 stores

This is in line with the company's expansion plan to triple its retail network from over 250 showrooms this year to 750 outlets by 2023. Gold and diamond retail chain Malabar Gold & Diamonds will......

Malaysia woos techies with attractive package

Targeting techies in a lean season, Tourism Malaysia jointly with Singapore Airlines, on Wednesday announced holiday packages to Malaysia, aimed at showcasing destinations beyond the capital Kuala......

Chinappa wins Penang Open squash title

India's top squash player Joshna Chinappa claimed the IJM Land Penang Open after defeating top seed and local favourite Siti Munirah Jusoh in straight games in Penang on Sunday. Chinappa defeated......

You can be sacked for swearing: Goalkeeper axed in Malaysia

Picture for representational purpose only: Swansea goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski takes a water break. Photograph: Stu Forster/Getty Images Malaysian champions Johor Darul Ta'zim have sacked......

Sports shorts: Pallikal crashes out of World Squash

Dipika Pallikal was outplayed by Raneem El Welily of Egypt in the pre-quarter-finals of the women's World Squash Championship in Penang. World No. 11 Pallikal lost 7-11 7-11 1-11 to Raneem, ranked......

Sindhu, Srikanth sail into semis of Malaysia Masters

P V Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth cruised into the semi-finals of the Malaysia Masters Grand Prix Gold badminton in Penang on Friday. Third seed Sindhu, who went into the women’s quarter-final......

Indian lifters shine at C'wealth Youth meet

Indian lifters continued their impressive show at the Commonwealth Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championships winning seven more medals, including three gold, on the second day of the competition......