Malaysia

Dear Malaysia, Democracy Should Be Easier

Julian Tan | Posted 29.04.2013 | UK Universities & Education
Julian Tan

As 6 May looms (the date after the final votes are cast in Malaysia), I feel a certain excitement and dread for what the future holds. But I rest in the solace that I have done my part, and I hope you do yours too, fellow Malaysians.

Malaysian Tournament a Big Success for British Players

James Willstrop | Posted 15.04.2013 | UK Sport
James Willstrop

The fantastic performance of the English players in Malaysia certainly bodes well for the lead up to the British Open, the next major, in Hull from the 20th-26th May.

Vettel Ignores Team, Secures Malaysian GP Win

Todd McCandless | Posted 24.03.2013 | UK Sport
Todd McCandless

Sebastian Vettel took it upon himself to win the Malaysian Grand Prix regardless of what the team or Mark Webber had planned. With 10 laps to go in Sunday's Malaysian Grand Prix, Vettel ignored team orders to take the lead of the race away from teammate Mark Webber.

Red Bull, Pirelli Spar in Malaysia

Todd McCandless | Posted 24.03.2013 | UK Sport
Todd McCandless

If you've been watching Formula One for some time now, you'll know that when Mark Webber isn't happy about something... he says it. The Australian F1 driver did not mince words at this weekend's practice session for the Malaysian Grand Prix when his Red Bull RB9 chassis experienced high tire degradation.

Talking Malaysia With Jimmy Choo OBE

Stuart Forster | Posted 08.04.2013 | UK Style
Stuart Forster

Choo is softly-spoken has the calm confidence of a man who has achieved much in life. He is slightly built and smartly dressed. His greying hair is closely cropped and he looks at me with reassuring eyes that are surprisingly light in colour.

How University Taught Me To Be Patriotic

Julian Tan | Posted 27.03.2013 | UK Universities & Education
Julian Tan

It is 7:25am in a quiet suburban city in Selangor, Malaysia. Sitting by a bench in my school cafeteria, I rummage through the many contents of my Adid...

Five Reasons Why You Should Take a Gap Year

Macca Sherifi | Posted 23.03.2013 | UK Universities & Education
Macca Sherifi

A gap year is all about doing something new and exciting. It's about experiencing new cultures and societies, experiencing new sights and attractions,...

Learning From Europe: The Rise of Asia's Single Market

Prime Minister Najib Razak | Posted 05.01.2013 | UK Politics
Prime Minister Najib Razak

Of course, Asia is not Europe. Our implementation of a single market will necessarily differ. But the fundamental principles behind free trade are the same wherever you are in the world.

'How To Spot Gay Children' Seminars Held In Malaysia

Huffington Post UK | Sara C Nelson | Posted 20.09.2012 | UK Universities & Education

UPDATE (September 20 2012): Malaysia's Education Ministry has "denied endorsing a guideline on how to spot gay and lesbian schoolchildren," Malaysian ...

Why the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's Visit to Malaysia Shows the Strength of Anglo-Malaysian Relations

Prime Minister Najib Razak | Posted 13.11.2012 | UK Politics
Prime Minister Najib Razak

It was with great honour yesterday that I welcomed the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to Malaysia as part of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations. The Royal Couple are great ambassadors for the UK and I was delighted to spend time with them over lunch.

Kate Champions Hospice Movement In First Speech On Foreign Soil

PA/Huffington Post UK | Posted 14.09.2012 | UK

The Duchess of Cambridge has given her first speech on foreign soil, praising the work of palliative care, at a hospice in Malaysia. Prince William...

Kate Prepares For Malaysia Speech As Duke And Duchess Visit War Graves

PA/The Huffington Post UK | Posted 13.09.2012 | UK

The Duchess of Cambridge arrived in Malaysia where she will give her first speech on foreign soil on a issue close to her heart - the hospice movement...

Extraordinary Muslim Women at the Olympics - Past to Present

Shaista Gohir | Posted 01.10.2012 | UK Sport
Shaista Gohir

Their biggest hurdle preventing girls from taking up sports is religious extremism, particularly for those living in conservative Muslim countries. Although there is nothing in the Quran forbidding women and girls from exercising and playing sports, religious scholars are making Islam more restrictive than it should be through misinterpretations.

Conjoined Twins Joined At The Pelvis Successfully Separated After 24hr Surgery (PICTURES)

Huffington Post UK | Sara C Nelson | Posted 31.07.2012 | UK

Year-old conjoined twins who shared a pelvis and three legs have been successfully separated. Muaiman and Muaimin Sabran were born without an anal...

Nine-Year-Old Killed In Kuala Lumpur Hotel Fall

PA/The Huffington Post UK | Posted 31.07.2012 | UK

A nine-year-old boy has died after falling from a hotel in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Matthew Hamer, who lived in York, was on holiday with his parent...

Have Cardiff Sold Out With New Home Strip?

The Huffington Post UK | Samuel Luckhurst | Posted 06.06.2012 | UK Sport

Cardiff City have confirmed they will be reverting from blue to red for their 2012/13 home strip in the Championship, as they become the latest club t...

Horrific Baby Abuse Video Goes Viral One Year On

Huffington Post UK | Sara C Nelson | Posted 11.05.2012 | UK

A harrowing video of a woman slapping, beating and pinching a crying baby has gone viral – a year after she was charged and jailed for the act. ...

Stricken Cruise Ship Reaches Land

PA | Posted 01.04.2012 | UK

A cruise ship with 100 UK passengers on board has reached land after drifting in seas south of the Philippines following a fire in one of its engine r...

Adrift Cruise Ship Carrying Sixty Britons Repaired And 'Sailing Directly To Malaysia'

PA/Huffington Post UK | Posted 31.03.2012 | UK

Cruise ship Azamara quest, which had 100 Britons on board and was drifting after a fire in the seas south of the Philippines has been repaired and is ...

Pirelli Says Mercedes Tyre Wear is Not an Issue

Todd McCandless | Posted 23.05.2012 | UK Sport
Todd McCandless

Mercedes AMG Petronas has gained a lot of attention of late with their unique rear wing design (challenged by other teams and exonerated by the FIA) and the increased performance the team seems to have made in the off season.

London Riots Malaysian Student Attacker Jailed For Seven Years

Posted 09.03.2012 | UK

The teenager who attacked a Malaysian student during the London riots and left him with a broken jaw was jailed on Friday for seven years. Beau Isa...

Bush And Blair Face 'Mock Trial' In Malaysia

PA | Posted 15.11.2011 | UK

Malaysian-led activists plan to hold a symbolic trial this month against former prime minister Tony Blair and former US president George W Bush on cha...

New Global Consortium Against Dengue Fever

Peter Byass | Posted 21.11.2011 | UK
Peter Byass

Many people in the world have no idea about dengue fever, while others are all too aware of its dangers and maybe even live in fear of its potentially fatal consequences. Since there is no specific vaccine or treatment for dengue fever, tools for preventing and controlling outbreaks are an immediate priority.

Malaysia's Unlikely Reformer

Simon Roughneen | Posted 16.11.2011 | UK
Simon Roughneen

Change comes slow in Malaysian politics, and Najib's party has been part of Government, in fact the dominant faction, since independence from Britain in 1957, so the announcement caught many on the hop.

Team Lotus's Jarno Trulli extends contract for 2012

Todd McCandless | Posted 11.11.2011 | UK
Todd McCandless

Good news for one veteran Formula One driver at the Italian Grand Prix this weekend. Jarno Trulli has signed an one-year extension to his contract at...