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But under a bilateral agreement, neither side can reveal how much Singapore will be compensated.

At current infection rate, exponential rise in cases projected in next few months, health director-general says.

Four others have been charged for smuggling the Muslims, who are treated as illegal immigrants by Myanmar.

Calling for national elections amid surge in coronavirus cases is irresponsible, senior UMNO members say.

Muhyiddin Yassin imposes a two-week lockdown in six states to stem a surge in new infections.

Opposition blasts move, saying it appears to have been done for prime minister’s political survival.

CNOOC behaves like a bully “to intimidate China’s neighbors,” U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross says.

Declaration’s sweeping powers should be used responsibly to deal with worsening pandemic, they say.

Extremism remains a threat, but experts praise shift away from large-scale arrests.

More political parties are questioning last week’s emergency proclamation by king on advice of prime minister.

Fears of COVID-19 spread left more than 300 stranded without jobs.

An Indonesian defense lawyer says Bali bombings suspect should be tried there.

Anwar Ibrahim claims Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin “advised king” to keep legislature at bay and did so “in bad faith.”

Policy of non-interference doesn’t apply because military takeover is an ASEAN problem, Malaysian MP Charles Santiago says.

Mohd Isa Samad, former chairman of Felda, gets six years in prison for taking bribes when he led the poverty-eradication organization.

Former prime ministers Mahathir and Najib, and other officials, have questioned the new book by Tommy Thomas.

Malaysia has charged him for possession of terror-related items, counterterrorism chief says.

Beijing’s political dominance is seen as threat to sovereignty of nations in region, survey finds.

National emergency imposed to curtail pandemic has had little effect, medical associations say.

Prosecutors provided compelling evidence for trial of Rosmah Mansor to go on, High Court justice rules.

Human rights groups say they are shocked by plan to send back 1,200 migrants in wake of Myanmar coup.

Western embassies express concern about ruling’s potential impact on press freedom and free speech.

Twelve hundred people are scheduled to be sent back to Myanmar aboard navy ships.

Chinese ships have sailed close to the Luconia Shoals claimed by Malaysia.

Government describes return as voluntary but rights groups say registered refugees and potential asylum seekers among those sent home.

If legislative session is held, it would precipitate a no-confidence motion against Muhyiddin Yassin, analysts say.

First two vaccine shipments arrive in Thailand while Indonesia inoculates teachers as Philippines waits for delivery.

Muhyiddin Yassin’s unelected government has survived despite political, economic and public heath challenges.

Last week, the king said that lawmakers could convene if the PM advised this.

PM Muhyiddin Yassin may now delay polls so he can build support for his alliance, analysts say.