2 Malaysians get 24 years for Cambodian maid death
A court has sentenced a Malaysian couple to 24 years in prison for fatally starving their Cambodian housemaid. Full story
U.S. congratulates Malaysia PM, notes concern about irregularities
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House on Wednesday congratulated Malaysia's prime minister on his coalition's election victory but urged the government to address concerns about election irregularities. Full story
Malaysian rally to protest election "fraud" draws big crowd
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - At least 40,000 supporters of Malaysia's opposition held a rally near Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday to protest alleged vote fraud, with its leader Anwar Ibrahim vowing to the crowds he would expose the cheating he says cost them an election win. Full story
In Malaysia, online election battles take a nasty turn
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Ahead of Malayasia's elections on Sunday, independent online media say they are being targeted in Internet attacks which filter content and throttle access to websites, threatening to deprive voters of their main source of independent reporting. Full story
Malaysia opposition has narrow lead ahead of election
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Malaysia's opposition enjoys a very narrow lead over the long ruling National Front for the first time in a key poll issued on Friday, two days before an election in the Southeast Asian country. Full story
Malaysia's "class war" fuels opposition election hopes
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Boasting a fast-growing economy and riding a $2.6 billion deluge of government handouts to poorer voters, Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak would seem to have the recipe for electoral success on Sunday. Full story
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A Buddhist monk receives food as medium to be offered to the dead during Vesak Day at a temple in Bachok in Malaysia's northeastern state of Kelantan
A Buddhist monk receives food as medium to be offered to the dead during Vesak Day at a temple in Bachok in Malaysia's northeastern state of Kelantan May 24, 2013. Buddhists in Malaysia on Friday celebrate the holy Vesak Day to honour the birth, enlightenment and passing of Lord Buddha. REUTERS/Sams
Buddhist devotees recite prayers during Vesak Day at a temple in Bachok
Buddhist devotees recite prayers during Vesak Day at a temple in Bachok in Malaysia's northeastern state of Kelantan May 24, 2013. Buddhists in Malaysia on Friday celebrate the holy Vesak Day to honour the birth, enlightenment and passing of Lord Buddha. REUTERS/Samsul Said (MALAYSIASOCIETY RELIGION
Gillis of the U.S. tees off on the first hole during the final round of the Malaysia's Asia Pacific Classic golf tournament in Kuala Lumpur
Tom Gillis of the U.S. tees off on the first hole during the final round of the Malaysia's Asia Pacific Classic golf tournament in Kuala Lumpur October 28, 2012. REUTERS/Bazuki Muhammad
Malaysia's Prime Minister Razak speaks as his deputy Yassin listens during announcement of the new cabinet ministers lineup at his office in Putrajaya
Malaysia's Prime Minister Najib Razak speaks as his deputy Muhyiddin Yassin listens during the announcement of the new cabinet ministers lineup at his office in Putrajaya outside Kuala Lumpur May 15, 2013. REUTERS/Bazuki Muhammad
Malaysia's Prime Minister Razak shakes hands with Deputy Prime Minister Yassin after announcement of new cabinet ministers lineup at his office in Putrajaya outside Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia's Prime Minister Najib Razak shakes hands with Deputy Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin after the announcement of his new cabinet ministers lineup at his office in Putrajaya outside Kuala Lumpur May 15, 2013. REUTERS/Bazuki Muhammad (MALAYSIA - Tags: POLITICS)
