Sarah Stewart

Many lament an alarming slide in race relations, along with the rising influence of Islam which has alienated ethnic Chinese and Indian citizens.

Asean had been expected to issue a strong criticism of Burma in its communique at the end of foreign ministers' talks, but some countries want it watered down.

Mahmoud Ahmadinejad arrived in Kuala Lumpur today on a visit to seek Malaysia's support for his country's controversial nuclear programme.

The departure of Razali Ismail, who has been denied entry to the country for almost two years, comes at a critical time for the secretive regime.

'Now I learn that if my husband were to marry another, he has the right to my property to support his new lifestyle!'

Civil servants earning below RM1,000 a month will get a bonus worth six weeks salary, while those earning more than RM1,000 received a one-month bonus.

updated version 'I now declare a state of emergency for the whole area of Kuala Selangor and Port Klang with immediate effect indefinitely,' says Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.