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Aircraft debris thought to be from MH370 to be examined in Australia

A piece of possible aircraft debris which washed up on Pemba Island off the coast of Tanzania last month has arrived in Australia for examination, according to a joint statement from the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) and the Department of Civil Aviation (DCA) Malaysia.

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US lawmakers question report’s high ratings for Malaysia, India in tackling human-trafficking

US lawmakers said on Tuesday they were concerned that Malaysia and India were rated too favourably in this year’s State Department human-trafficking report although the report seemed less influenced by politics than last year’s.

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Asian Casino operator pays price for U.K. voters’ Brexit Gamble

​Genting Malaysia Bhd., among the Asian companies most exposed to the U.K., is finding some investors aren’t prepared to take a chance on its foray into the country’s gaming market after the surprise vote to leave the European Union.

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Indonesia urges Philippines, Malaysia to boost security of waters as kidnappings surge

The Indonesian government on Monday called on the governments of the Philippines and Malaysia to step up security in their waters following the kidnapping of three Indonesian sailors by suspected Abu Sayyaf militants over weekend, an official said.

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Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia agree to coordinate action against Abu Sayyaf after wave of kidnappings, beheadings

The Philippines, Indonesia and Malaysia agreed on Monday to take possible coordinated actions, including sea and air patrols, to stop an alarming wave of cross-border kidnappings and boat attacks by Abu Sayyaf extremists and other outlaws.

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Australia to study three new pieces of debris for link to missing MH370

Three new pieces of debris thought to be from missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 have been found washed up on Indian Ocean beaches and will be examined in Australia, the transport minister said on Thursday.

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MH17 among issues in Malaysia-Russia bilateral talks

Malaysia and Russia will explore expanding business ties to provide better connectivity, including establishing direct flights and exploring a free trade agreement (FTA) deal to enhance bilateral trade and tourist arrivals.

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Malaysia-China industrial parks to play bigger role under Belt and Road initiative: official

The two joint industrial parks in China and Malaysia are expected to further boost economic cooperation and connectivity in the region under the Belt and Road initiative, a Malaysian deputy minister said.

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Vietnamese woman and Malaysian lover arrested for human trafficking

​A 26-year-old woman from Vietnam's southern Tay Ninh province and her 39-year-old Malaysian lover were arrested by the provincial police on Wednesday for having cheated Vietnamese girls to Malaysia to work as prostitutes.

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Chinese State Councilor Yang Jiechi meets Malaysian PM on bilateral ties

Visiting Chinese State Councilor Yang Jiechi met with Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak here Tuesday, as both agreed to strengthen ties and cooperation between the two countries.

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Malaysia appoint new central bank governor

Malaysian government on Wednesday announced the replacement of its long-time central bank governor Zeti Akhtar Aziz.

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Search to continue for more MH370 debris in waters near Mozambique, S. Africa: Malaysian officials

Malaysia has been given greenlight to search for more possible debris of missing Malaysia Airline flight MH370 in waters near Mozambique and South Africa, officials said Thursday.

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Possible MH370 debris found in S. Africa being examined in Australia

​Pieces of debris "almost certainly" from missing Malaysia Airlines flight 370 will be shipped back to Malaysia this week after undergoing careful examination by Australia's Transport Safety Bureau.

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China Railway Group eyes regional market with 2 bln USD investment in Malaysia

​China Railway Group Limited (CREC) announced a 2 billion-U.S. dollar investment in Malaysia on Monday with an eye on further expansion into the Southeast Asian market.

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Suspected MH370 debris arrived in Australia for verification

Malaysian officials said on Sunday that two pieces of suspected debris of the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 have arrived in Australia for verification.

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Suspected debris of MH370 arrives in Malaysia for analysis: officials

Suspected debris of missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 found in Mozambique have arrived in Malaysia for analysis, officials said Thursday.

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China calls for continued international investigation on missing MH370

​China called for continued international investigation to find the Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 that disappeared two years ago.