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Japanese killed, raped my classmates: Robert Kuok

Japanese killed, raped my classmates: Robert Kuok

Tycoon gives interview to Japanese daily to expose hidden truths about war atrocities.

Dr M welcomes setting up of Japanese varsities in M'sia

Dr M welcomes setting up of Japanese varsities in M'sia

'Malaysians can learn Japanese values without the need to come to Japan,' says PM.
US says Japan, S Korea 'soul searching' needed over damaging row

US says Japan, S Korea 'soul searching' needed over damaging row

Official believes 'constructive relationships' essential due to challenges from N Korea, Russia and China.

Science and technology can cut both ways: Mahathir

Science and technology can cut both ways: Mahathir

UPDATED 2.30PM | He says the problem related to science and technology is not about the materials, but the human who handles them.

Dr M arrives in Fukuoka for working visit

Dr M arrives in Fukuoka for working visit

This comes after the premier rescheduled his two-day visit following a typhoon warning.

S Korea warns Japan of security pact risk, calls for 'cooling-off' in trade row

S Korea warns Japan of security pact risk, calls for 'cooling-off' in trade row

Trade dispute intensifies since Japan imposed curbs on exports to S Korea of three high-tech materials.

More women, disabled members make debut in Japanese parliament

More women, disabled members make debut in Japanese parliament

The election of two disabled members point to changing attitudes in Japan towards disabled people.

Japan's Tepco to decommission second, undamaged Fukushima nuclear plant - Report

Japan's Tepco to decommission second, undamaged Fukushima nuclear plant - Report

However, a company spokesperson says no decision has been reached.

South Korea asks Japan to cancel plan to remove it from white list

South Korea asks Japan to cancel plan to remove it from white list

This comes amid a deepening row over compensation for wartime forced labour.

Japan lodges protest against South Korea, Russia for jet incident

Japan lodges protest against South Korea, Russia for jet incident

South Korean warplanes fired hundreds of warning shots in the airspace violation incident.

A 'shy, talented drawer' - mourner remembers friend lost in Japan arson attack

A 'shy, talented drawer' - mourner remembers friend lost in Japan arson attack

An online fundraising drive called “Help KyoAni Heal” has raised US$1.81 million as of Sunday noon.

Suspected Japanese arsonist is ex-convict who believed studio stole his novel

Suspected Japanese arsonist is ex-convict who believed studio stole his novel

The attack targeting the well-known animation studio, Kyoto Animation, kills 33 people, and leaves 10 in critical condition,

Most of 34 victims in Kyoto Animation arson attack in 20s and 30s: NHK

Most of 34 victims in Kyoto Animation arson attack in 20s and 30s: NHK

Police confirm identity of the suspect as Shinji Aoba, who is being treated for heavy burns.

Suspected arsonist believed his novel was stolen by Japanese studio - media

Suspected arsonist believed his novel was stolen by Japanese studio - media

Kyodo news says 41-year-old man told police he started the fire because studio stole his novel. 

Death toll in  Japanese animation studio arson attack rises to 33

Death toll in Japanese animation studio arson attack rises to 33

Police detain man who shouted 'die' as he poured petrol around the three-storey Kyoto Animation building.

At least 13 feared dead in suspected arson at Japan animation studio

At least 13 feared dead in suspected arson at Japan animation studio

The cause is suspected to be arson by a man who shouted “Die” as he doused the building with petrol.

Japan may take South Korea wartime labour dispute to ICJ

Japan may take South Korea wartime labour dispute to ICJ

The deadline for seeking third-party arbitration expires at the end of today.

Japan, South Korea raise stakes in dispute over forced labour

Japan, South Korea raise stakes in dispute over forced labour

At the root of the row is Seoul demanding compensation for those forced to work for Japanese firms in WW2.

Japan hit by torrential rains, orders 800,000 to evacuate

Japan hit by torrential rains, orders 800,000 to evacuate

PM Shinzo Abe orders the military to prepare for rescue operations if needed.

Gov't drafting new regulations, laws on use of groundwater resources

Gov't drafting new regulations, laws on use of groundwater resources

Xavier Jayakumar says his ministry is studying ways to use groundwater, especiially to help M'sia cope with dry spells. 

Two dead as knife-wielding man slashes schoolgirls at bus stop in Japan

Two dead as knife-wielding man slashes schoolgirls at bus stop in Japan

The two dead were one girl and an adult who may have been the father of one child.
Why Japan holds the key in Asia, not China

Why Japan holds the key in Asia, not China

COMMENT | As Malaysia ages, setting the correct course for us, à la Look East, must start with learning from the pluses and minuses of Japan.

KJ, don't play politics with workers' welfare

KJ, don't play politics with workers' welfare

LETTER | We should welcome with open arms the proposal to send our workers to Japan. 

Deal to send Malaysian workers to Japan not finalised yet

Deal to send Malaysian workers to Japan not finalised yet

Memorandum of cooperation with Japan still being drafted, says Human Resource Minister M Kulasegaran.