Athletes on shopping spree at Olympic Park
August 3rd, 2012 - 6:41 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 3 (IANS) One of the exciting attractions at London's Olympic Park is the glitzy Westfield Stratford City Shopping Mall. The 175,000-square-metre shopping centre, built with an investment of ... Read more...
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Malaysia to evacuate citizens from Syria
July 22nd, 2012 - 8:02 am ICT by IANS
Kuala Lumpur, July 22 (IANS) Malaysia is removing its citizens from Syria following the fast deteriorating security situation in that country, according to Malaysian foreign minister Anifah Aman.In a ... Read more...
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Britain blamed for Indian Malaysians’ ‘plight’ in ex-colony
June 30th, 2012 - 4:53 pm ICT by IANS
London, June 30 (IANS) An exiled Indian Malaysian human rights lawyer plans to file a lawsuit against the British government for failing to provide adequate safety to the community under ... Read more...
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Malaysian lawyer to sue Britain for independence wrongs
June 30th, 2012 - 12:24 am ICT by IANS
London, June 29 (IANS) An exiled human rights lawyer from Malaysia has decided to re-file a billion dollar suit against the British governnment, blaming it for having failed to protect ... Read more...
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Asian Squash: Indian teams in semi-finals
May 4th, 2012 - 5:31 pm ICT by IANS
Kuwait City, May 4 (IANS) Joshna Chinappa led the Indian women's team's charge into the semi-finals with a 2-0 win over second-seeded Malaysia in their all-important final pool match of ... Read more...
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Close battles likely in third round of Asia Road Racing
August 5th, 2011 - 4:18 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, Aug 5 (IANS) The third round of the 2011 PETRONAS Asia Road Racing Championship (ARRC) for two-wheelers to be held here over the next two days will be the ... Read more...
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Indian Malaysians all set to herald in New Year
April 11th, 2011 - 2:07 pm ICT by IANS
Kuala Lumpur, April 11 (IANS) Entertainers from India, including music director Vijay Anthony, singers Neha Bhasin and Naresh Iyer and dancers Ragasia and Meghna Naidu, are all set to enthral ... Read more...
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For ethnic Indians, Malaysia makes changes to textbook
March 25th, 2011 - 1:53 pm ICT by IANS
Kuala Lumpur, March 25 (IANS) References to the Hindu caste system have been removed from a novel prescribed for school students that offended sections of Malaysia's ethnic Indian community, says ... Read more...
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Malaysia’s ‘Datuk Trio’ want Anwar Ibrahim tried
March 24th, 2011 - 2:28 pm ICT by IANS
Kuala Lumpur, March 24 (IANS) Two politicians and a businessman have said they are the mysterious "Datuk T" or "Datuk Trio" behind a sex video which, according to them, ... Read more...
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Malaysian broadcasters cut gay lyrics from Lady Gaga’s anthem
March 17th, 2011 - 5:59 pm ICT by ANI
London, March 17 (ANI): Malaysian radio stations have removed gay lyrics from Lady Gaga's anthem 'Born This Way' as a precautionary measure.Broadcasters in the Muslim-majority nation have refused to play lines in ... Read more...
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Malaysia unlikely to experience tsunami chain effect
March 12th, 2011 - 6:03 pm ICT by ANI
Kuala Lumpur, Mar.12 (ANI): The head of Malaysia's meteorological department has said the country is unlikely to experience severe chain effects from the tsunami.Che Gayah Ismail said that said rough seas and ... Read more...
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Social networking sites flooded with Japan earthquake news
March 12th, 2011 - 3:09 pm ICT by ANI
Kuala Lumpur, Mar.12 (ANI): The massive earthquake and tsunami in Japan has triggered off a social networking frenzy, as Twitter and Facebook are flooded with videos, pictures and messages about the ... Read more...
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Malaysian embassy in contact with its citizens in Japan
March 12th, 2011 - 2:08 pm ICT by ANI
Kuala Lumpur, Mar.11 (ANI): The Malaysian Embassy in Japan is keeping in touch with Malaysian citizens and students in areas that have been affected by Friday's massive earthquake and tsunami.The Malaysian Foreign ... Read more...
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Squash World Cup: Malaysia shock France to enter semis
March 10th, 2011 - 11:35 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, March 10 (IANS) Malaysia delivered a stunning 2-1 defeat on France to set up a semi-final clash with England while top seeds Egypt take on Australia in the penultimate ... Read more...
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Malaysian government and MIC’s new campaign to help ’stateless Indians’
February 17th, 2011 - 4:43 pm ICT by ANI
Kuala Lampur, Feb.17 (ANI): The Malaysian Indian congress along with the Malaysian government are finally addressing the longstanding issues bedevilling local Indians - the lack of official documents.Nearly 40,000 Indians in the ... Read more...
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Nation wide ‘Mydafter campaign’ likely to help “stateless” Malay Indians.
February 14th, 2011 - 6:37 pm ICT by ANI
Kuala Lumpur, Feb.14 (ANI): An eight-day nation wide MyDafter campaign will help 5000 "stateless" Malay Indians. The Special Implementation Task Force under the Prime Minister's Department, will handle the campaign that aims ... Read more...
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Malaysian PM says Egyptian-style protests won’t work
February 7th, 2011 - 12:50 pm ICT by IANS
Kuala Lumpur, Feb 7 (IANS) Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak has warned against any attempt to usurp power in Malaysia through demonstrations like those in Egypt."Don't think that what is happening ... Read more...
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4,733 Malaysians evacuated from Egypt
February 6th, 2011 - 5:19 pm ICT by IANS
Kuala Lumpur, Feb 6 (IANS) Malaysia has evacuated 4,733 of its nationals from Egypt, which is facing political turmoil due to mass protests against President Hosni Mubarak.Malaysians living in several Egyptian towns ... Read more...
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‘Sikh trainee’s ‘hair cutting while asleep’ case indicates Malaysian ignorance
January 23rd, 2011 - 2:35 pm ICT by ANI
Kuala Lumpur, Jan 23 (ANI): The case of Malay Sikh losing face among community after miscreants cut off his hair while he was asleep, points to Malaysian ignorance about other religions and ... Read more...
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Four Indians missing in Malaysia boat capsize
January 14th, 2011 - 12:15 am ICT by IANS
Kuala Lumpur, Jan 13 (IANS) Eight people, including four Indian nationals and four Malaysians, went missing after a cargo vessel capsized near the Malaysian state of Sarawak, Xinhua reported Thursday.Abdul Razak Lebai ... Read more...
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Malaysia to sweeten sugarless drink prices
January 11th, 2011 - 2:32 pm ICT by IANS
Kuala Lumpur, Jan 11 (IANS) The Malaysian government is considering to cut prices of sugarless beverages, as part of the campaign that it unleashed two years ago when sugar imports from India ... Read more...
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Malaysians miss Indian onions, Chinese garlic
January 8th, 2011 - 1:07 pm ICT by IANS
Kuala Lumpur, Jan 8 (IANS) Shortage of onions in India has hit Malaysia too. Red onions imported from India are preferred by people in this country due to its spicier taste, a ... Read more...
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Indian hockey team needs a defender like Dilip Tirkey: Harendra
November 29th, 2010 - 8:02 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 29 (IANS) The Indian hockey team is still in search of a sound defender of the calibre of Dilip Tirkey. His retirement has left a big vacuum and that ... Read more...
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Asian Games hockey: Indian women beat Malaysia 4-0 (Lead)
November 13th, 2010 - 8:48 pm ICT by IANS
Guangzhou, Nov 13 (IANS) The Indian women had a flawless start in the Asian Games hockey event outclassing Malaysia 4-0 in their first Group A match here Saturday.Thokchom Chanchan Devi (26th minute), ... Read more...
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Malaysian PM extends Deepavali greetings to Hindus
November 5th, 2010 - 1:08 pm ICT by ANI
Kuala Lumpur, Nov 5 (ANI): Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak has extended Deepavali greetings to the Hindus in the country, and assured them that his government would continue to be with ... Read more...
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From Melbourne to Delhi, Saina’s eventful journey (Profile)
October 14th, 2010 - 9:46 pm ICT by IANS
By Avishek Roy
New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) Life has turned full circle for badminton World No. 3 Saina Nehwal. It all started at Melbourne Commonwealth Games four years ago when she had ... Read more...
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CWG men’s hockey: Oz hammer Malaysia 7-0
October 10th, 2010 - 8:48 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) World champions Australia enjoyed a useful workout ahead of the semi-finals as they hammered Malaysia 7-0 to conclude their pool A league engagements with an all-win record ... Read more...
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CWG hockey: South Africa survive a scare from Trinidad and Tobago
October 9th, 2010 - 12:38 am ICT by IANS
By Anand Philar
New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) With nothing to lose, Trinidad and Tobago threatened to pull off a miracle but eventually went down 3-5 to South Africa in a Pool B ... Read more...
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CWG Hockey: India snatch 3-2 win against Malaysia (Roundup)
October 6th, 2010 - 1:06 am ICT by IANS
By Anand Philar
New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) As usual, India kept their supporters on tenterhooks before snatching a 3-2 win against Malaysia to provide a fitting finale for the day in the ... Read more...
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CWG Hockey: India happy to start on a winning note
October 6th, 2010 - 1:00 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) India's 3-2 win against Malaysia did not matter as much as the three points that came with the result as it provided the hosts a solid start ... Read more...
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Women’s hockey: SA, NZ eye semi-final spot
October 6th, 2010 - 12:22 am ICT by IANS
By Anand Philar
New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) South Africa (pool A) and New Zealand (pool B) emerged early front-runners for semi-final spots in the women's hockey competition of the 19th Commonwealth Games ... Read more...
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Men’s hockey: India down Malaysia after trailing twice
October 6th, 2010 - 12:22 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) India fought their way to a 3-2 win against Malaysia in their opening men's hockey fixture of the 19th Commonwealth Games at the packed Major Dhyan Chand ... Read more...
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Malaysia crumble to Kiwi assault
October 5th, 2010 - 9:24 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) New Zealand capitalized on defensive lapses to trounce Malaysia 5-0 and record their second consecutive victory in pool B of the women's hockey competition in the 19th ... Read more...
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India’s TT couple feel it will be tough at CWG
October 4th, 2010 - 8:18 pm ICT by IANS
By Bharat Sharma
New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) India's table tennis couple Soumyadeep Roy and Poulomi Ghatak feel the competition at the Delhi Commonwealth Games is tougher than the last edition in Melbourne ... Read more...
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Malaysian PM vows to fight racism and extremism
September 16th, 2010 - 2:57 pm ICT by IANS
Kuala Lumpur, Sep 16 (IANS) Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak has vowed to fight "racism and extremism" and appealed for public cooperation by being "calm and rational".
In a message ... Read more...
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