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It began in September 1998 when former premier Dr Mahathir Mohamad gave his heir-apparent Anwar Ibrahim the marching orders. He was accused of being an immoral leader. The nation was shocked. And the Reformasi movement was born. Malaysiakini looks at the differences in the dynamics surrounding his f …

The heavy rain and strong winds around the capital that began at about 5pm yesterday wrought havoc, uprooting trees, snapping off tree branches, tearing signboards and walls of houses. According to a Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) control room spokesperson, among the areas affected by fallen trees we …

Flash floods strike KL after evening downpour Reports and photos began appearing on social media sites after 5pm. Flash floods strike KL after evening downpour

Indonesians choose between old guard and new breed Indonesians began voting today in a presidential election that has become a closely fought contest between the old guard who flourished under decades of autocratic rule and a new breed of politician that has emerged in the fledgling democracy. Only …