KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia: Malaysia has revived detention without trial after its lower house passed an anti-terror law that rights groups say is a giant step backward for human rights. The government says the measures were needed after it arrested 92 Malaysians so far this year suspected of supporting the Islamic State militant group. This includes 17 people detained Sunday, whom police say were planning to rob banks and attack police stations and army camps to obtain weapons.
Asia
Malaysia says debris found in Mauritius is from MH370
KUALA LUMPUR (TIP): Malaysia said on Friday that a piece of plane debris discovered in Mauritius was from missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, which disappeared in March 2014 with 239 passengers and crew on board. […]
Indian Americans
Harbachan Singh sworn in as President of Queens Civic Congress (QCC) for another term
NEW YORK (TIP): Harbachan Singh was sworn in for his second term as president of Queens Civic Congress (QCC) at the annual QCC Legislative Reception on December 6, 2015 at the Douglaston Club in Queens. […]
Europe
US, Australia embassies warn of terror attack in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR (TIP): The US and Australian embassies in Malaysia have warned of a potential terrorist attack at a popular hawker street in Kuala Lumpur. The U. Embassy issued an advisory Thursday saying it has […]
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