Malaysian Prime Minister

"We Speak Our Mind": Malaysian Prime Minister Stands By Kashmir Comment

India News | Edited by Jimmy Jacob | Wednesday October 23, 2019

A defiant Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad on Tuesday stood by his remarks on Kashmir, stating that he believes in "speaking his mind".

PM Modi Did Not Ask For Zakir Naik's Extradition, Claims Malaysian PM

India News | ANI | Tuesday September 17, 2019

Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad on Tuesday rejected the claim that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had asked for controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik to be extradited to India.

PM Modi, Malaysian Prime Minister Meet, Explore Ways To Diversify Ties

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday September 5, 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today met his Malaysian counterpart Mahathir Mohamad and the two leaders discussed ways to diversify the bilateral ties to benefit people in both the countries.

India To Pursue Zakir Naik's Extradition Request With Malaysia: Centre

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday June 12, 2019

The External Affairs Ministry today said it would continue to pursue with Malaysia its request for extradition of controversial preacher Zakir Naik, two days after the Malaysian Prime Minister said that his country has the right to not extradite Zakir Naik as he claims he will not get a fair trial back home.

Have Right To Not Extradite Zakir Naik, Says Malaysian PM: Report

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday June 11, 2019

Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad on Monday said that his country has the right not to extradite controversial preacher Zakir Naik to India, since the fugitive evangelist claims he will not get a fair trial back home, according to a media report.

Pakistan Eyes Deals Worth $900 Million Ahead Of Malaysian PM's Visit

World News | Reuters | Thursday March 21, 2019

Pakistan is set to sign deals worth $900 million in telecoms, information technology during a three day visit by Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, a senior official said on Thursday.

Wife Of Former Malaysian Prime Minister Arrested By Anti-Graft Agency

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday October 3, 2018

Rosmah Mansor, wife of Malaysia's former prime minister, was arrested today by the country's anti-graft agency over a multi-billion-dollar scandal that helped to bring down the last government.

Former Malaysian PM Najib Razak To Face 21 Money Laundering Charges

World News | Reuters | Thursday September 20, 2018

A total of 21 money laundering charges will be laid against former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak over a $681 million transfer into his bank account, police said on Thursday, money that allegedly came from scandal-linked state fund 1MDB.

Caning Of Lesbians Counter To "Compassion Of Islam": Malaysian PM

World News | Reuters | Thursday September 6, 2018

Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad on Thursday denounced the caning of two Muslim women for attempting lesbian sex, a sentence that sparked outrage and raised fears about the treatment of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community.

Malaysia, Fearing Bankruptcy, Cancels 2 Massive Chinese Projects

World News | Amanda Erickson, The Washington Post | Tuesday August 21, 2018

Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad announced Tuesday he will shelve two major infrastructure projects by Chinese companies for being simply too expensive for his debt-ridden country.

Malaysia To Scrap $22 Billion Worth Of China-Backed Projects

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday August 21, 2018

Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad called on China's top leadership Monday to help solve his country's fiscal problems, as he tries to revise major Beijing-backed projects signed under his scandal-plagued predecessor.

Malaysia Won't Give In To Indian Demands Over Zakir Naik: Malaysian PM

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday July 10, 2018

Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said on Tuesday that he will not give in easily just because there were demands from India to extradite controversial Muslim preacher Zakir Naik.

Zakir Naik Meets Malaysian PM Days After Malaysia Refuses To Deport Him

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday July 8, 2018

Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has met Zakir Naik, wanted in India for alleged terror activities and money laundering, and a ruling party strategist has stoutly defended the government's decision not to deport the controversial Muslim preacher, Malaysian media reported today.

Zakir Naik Won't Be Deported, Says Malaysia As India Requests Extradition

India News | Edited by Divyanshu Dutta Roy (with inputs from AFP) | Friday July 6, 2018

Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said on Friday that controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik wanted in India over allegations of terror-related activities and hate speech will not be sent back. His statement came a day after India confirmed that it had requested Malaysia to extradite Zakir Naik.

Ex-Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak Charged With Corruption

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday July 4, 2018

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak was charged with corruption on Wednesday for allegedly accepting millions of dollars in bribe money, in a stunning fall from grace just months after his shock election defeat.