Malaysia was once viewed as an exotic land of dense jungles where strange creatures roamed. While that’s still true to some extent, the country today is one of the most advanced in Southeast Asia.

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad marked a historic milestone as he turned 100 on ...

The huge National Mosque in K.L.'s downtown retains its bold modern look -- with a roof that resembles an umbrella -- after 37 years, but the mosque most visited on tours is the Jame, a delicate ...

In 1963, modern Malaysia was created with the Malaysia Agreement; North Borneo, Sarawak and Singapore joined it in a new independent state, though Singapore would be expelled two years later.

As we celebrate Hari Malaysia, the essence of patriotism is evolving, transcending the traditional displays of national pride like waving the Jalur Gemilang or singing "Negaraku." In today's fast ...

Malaysia is home to an estimated 212,000 of about 40 million people trapped in modern slavery worldwide, according to the Global Slavery Index by human rights group Walk Free Foundation. ($1 = 4. ...