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Malaysia defamation case: 100 apologies on Twitter

A Malaysian social activist is apologizing 100 times on Twitter in an unusual settlement with a magazine publisher in a defamation case, his lawyer said Thursday.

Boot camp in Malaysia for effeminate boys slammed

An education department in one Malaysian state is sending effeminate boys to a boot camp to change their behavior, a move that's drawn fire from educators and activists.

Malaysian states plan Valentine's Day crackdown

Several Malaysian states are planning a crackdown on "immoral acts" during Valentine's Day as part of a campaign to encourage a sin-free lifestyle, an Islamic party leader Wednesday.

Mutant mosquitoes: Malaysia release of genetically modified insects sparks fears of uncontrollable new species

Malaysia has released 6,000 genetically modified mosquitoes into a forest in the first experiment of its kind in Asia aimed at curbing dengue fever.

The Great Appreciation

Khalil Adis Property Report 03/02/2010
Beer-drinking Malaysian Muslim model avoids caning

A Malaysian Muslim model, who was sentenced last year under Islamic law to six lashes and a fine by a religious court for drinking beer, has had her sentence reduced to community service, her father said Thursday.

The Great Appreciation

Kuala Lumpur’s landed property market is showing signs of recovery with the capital values of prime landed home showing the greatest price appreciation at 60 percent on average in the fourth quarter of last year, according to a research by Jones Lang Wooton (JLW).

Malaysia canes three women for adultery

Malaysia has for the first time punished three Muslim women, convicted of adultery by a shariah court of Islamic law, with caning. The women also received short jail sentences.

Rapid Recovery Expected For Malaysia's Real Estate Market

Malaysia's real estate market has fallen in each of the past two years, but the consensus is that Malaysia's housing market will recover in 2010. Economic growth is expected to return as well, thanks to recent tax reductions, favorable residential lending conditions and favorable capital gains treatment, among other factors.

MRCB turnover to exceed 50%

Staff Writer Property Report 02/14/2010
MRCB turnover to exceed 50%

According to Bernama.com, the Malaysian Resources Corporation Bhd (MRCB) expects its turnover from its property division to exceed 50 per cent by next year. This is due to the construction of the KL Sentral project.

Malaysian government are helping make the country an attractive investment prospect

The Malaysian government's keenness to attract foreign property buyers is helping to make the country an attractive investment prospect for many, it has been reported.


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