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Severe floods across Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Malaysia have killed over 1,400 people, triggered massive displacement and highlighted stark economic inequalities in disaster response.

Devastating Floods and Landslides Ravage Asia, Over 1,400 Dead

Asia Floods Kill 1,400+, Indonesia and Sri Lanka Struggle

Severe floods across Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Malaysia have killed over 1,400 people, triggered massive displacement and highlighted stark economic inequalities in disaster response.

Parts of Asia were reeling after torrents of rain unleashed catastrophic floods and landslides last week, killing more than 1,400 people in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Malaysia. The disaster has also laid bare stark economic disparities in the region.
Indonesia has borne the heaviest blow, recording at least 753 deaths, followed by Sri Lanka with 465. Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said it's too early to determine the exact number of dead in his country. At least 185 people in Thailand and three in Malaysia have also been confirmed dead.
Rescue teams on Wednesday were racing against time to reach isolated communities, as more than 1,000 remain missing and as villages lie buried under mud and debris amid ongoing power and telecommunications outages.
Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto visited a disaster zone Monday, promising aid and support for rebuilding though he has yet to declare a national emergency or sought international assistance like his counterpart in flood-stricken Sri Lanka.
Hard-hit Indonesia and Thailand, both middle-income economies with comparatively stronger fiscal capacity, are able to mobilise extensive rescue operations, deploy military assets and channel emergency funds, while Sri Lanka is responding under far more strained conditions.
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya met with diplomats in Sri Lanka last week to urge them to support the government's efforts on relief and reconstruction. Still recovering from a severe economic crisis, the country faces limited resources, foreign exchange shortages and weakened public services, making a large-scale disaster response significantly more difficult and increasing its reliance on outside assistance.
Authorities in Indonesia, the worst-hit country, said the destruction from days of relentless downpours and a rare tropical storm that pounded the island of Sumatra was the deadliest disaster since the 2018 Sulawesi earthquake and tsunami that killed more than 4,300 people.
Washed-out roads, collapsed bridges and continuing landslides have left rescuers struggling to reach some of the hardest-hit areas, with the National Disaster Management Agency saying about 650 people are still unaccounted for in devastated North Sumatra, West Sumatra and Aceh provinces, where thousands in flooded towns were forced to cling to rooftops and treetops awaiting rescue in previous days.
The agency said Wednesday more than 1.5 million residents have been displaced during the disaster that damaged tens of thousands of homes and public facilities. With some 2,600 people injured and local hospitals overwhelmed, the government has deployed three hospital ships to the devastated provinces.
In Sri Lanka, the flooding is expected to have significant repercussions on the economy, which has only recently stabilized after an unprecedented economic crisis. The island nation is currently under an International Monetary Fund bailout programme that requires it to conserve foreign currency to repay defaulted external debt starting in 2028.
Although the full extent of the economic damage is still being assessed, the costs of rebuilding infrastructure, restoring livelihoods and reviving economic activity are likely to put severe pressure on the treasury. With vast rice-growing regions and the hill country, key suppliers of vegetables, devastated by the calamity, Sri Lanka may be forced to deplete its scarce foreign currency reserves.
Countries such as India, Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates have already launched relief efforts, while other foreign diplomats who met the Sri Lankan prime minister have pledged additional support.
In Thailand, government spokesperson Rachada Dhnadirek announced Wednesday that recovery efforts in southern Thailand are progressing well and that water and electricity have been restored in nearly all affected areas. She added that the government has disbursed over 1 billion baht ($31.3 million) in compensation to more than 120,000 households impacted by the floods.

Malaysia will restart the deep-sea search for missing Flight MH370 on December 30, with Ocean Infinity conducting a 55-day operation in targeted Indian Ocean areas, offering hope for closure to families of the 239 passengers lost since 2014.

Deep-Sea Search for Malaysia Airlines MH370 to Resume by Year-End

MH370 Deep-Sea Search Resumes December 30

Malaysia will restart the deep-sea search for missing Flight MH370 on December 30, with Ocean Infinity conducting a 55-day operation in targeted Indian Ocean areas, offering hope for closure to families of the 239 passengers lost since 2014.

The search for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 will resume at the end of December, Malaysia's transport ministry said on Wednesday, more than a decade after the plane disappeared.
The Boeing 777 carrying 239 people vanished from radar screens on March 8, 2014, while en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing in one of aviation's greatest enduring mysteries.
Two-thirds of the passengers were Chinese, while the others included Malaysians, Indonesians and Australians, as well as Indian, American, Dutch and French nationals.
Despite the largest search in aviation history, the plane has not been found.
Kuala Lumpur said in a statement it "wishes to update that the deep-sea search for (the) missing wreckage of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 will be resuming on 30 December 2025".
Maritime exploration firm Ocean Infinity will be conducting the search "in (a) targeted area assessed to have the highest probability of locating the aircraft", the ministry said.
The latest search in the southern Indian Ocean was suspended in April as it was "not the season".
It was conducted on the "no find, no fee" principle as Ocean Infinity's previous search, with the government only paying out if the firm finds the aircraft.
Ocean Infinity, based in Britain and the United States, led an unsuccessful hunt in 2018, before agreeing to launch a new search this year.
An initial Australia-led search covered 120,000 square kilometres (46,300 square miles) in the Indian Ocean over three years, but found hardly any trace of the plane other than a few pieces of debris.
The ministry said the latest development underscores its commitment in "providing closure to the families affected by the tragedy".
Relatives of the victims had voiced hope in February that a new search could finally bring some answers.

The Malaysian government has approved a new search for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, which disappeared in 2014. Ocean Infinity will lead the search in a 15,000 square kilometer area in the southern Indian Ocean. 

Malaysia to Launch New Search for Missing MH370 Flight

The plane's disappearance has long been the subject of theories -- ranging from the credible to outlandish -- including that veteran pilot Zaharie Ahmad Shah had gone rogue.

Malaysia's cabinet has agreed to a proposal to launch a new search for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, which disappeared mysteriously 10 years ago, the transport minister said Friday.
The Boeing 777 carrying 239 people disappeared from radar screens on March 8, 2014 while en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing, and despite the largest search in aviation history, the plane has never been found.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the government on December 13 "agreed in principle to accept the proposal from Ocean Infinity", a company based in the United States and the United Kingdom, to proceed with the search "in a new area estimated at 15,000 square kilometres in the southern Indian Ocean".
"The proposal for a search operation by Ocean Infinity is a solid one and deserves to be considered," Loke told reporters.
He said the Ministry of Transport is currently negotiating the terms of the agreement, which is expected to be finalised by early 2025.
The new search will be on a "no find, no fee" principle, in which the Malaysian government will not pay Ocean Infinity anything the they find the aircraft, Loke added.
The government had previously engaged Ocean Infinity in 2018 to search for the plane but there were no result.
"The new search area proposed by Ocean Infinity is based on the latest information and data analysis conducted by experts and researchers," Loke said.
"The company's proposal is considered credible and worth further evaluation by the Malaysian government as the state of registration for MH370."
He said the decision to agree to a fresh search "reflects the Malaysian government's commitment to continuing the search operation and providing closure to the families of the MH370 victims".
Following the plane's 2014 disappearance, an Australia-led search that covered 120,000 square kilometres (46,000 square miles) in the Indian Ocean found hardly any trace of the plane, with only some pieces of debris picked up.
The operation was suspended in January 2017, followed by the first Ocean Infinity search.
The plane's disappearance has long been the subject of theories -- ranging from the credible to outlandish -- including that veteran pilot Zaharie Ahmad Shah had gone rogue.
A final report into the tragedy released in 2018 pointed to failings by air traffic control and said the course of the plane was changed manually.

Malaysian Prime Minister sings Bollywood song at a hotel in Delhi. PM Anwar Ibrahim sings popular number from Bollywood film. The song he sang is from the 1964 film 'Sangam'. It was Ibrahim's first visit to India as Prime Minister.

Malaysian Prime Minister Sings 'Dost Dost Na Raha' Song During Delhi Visit | Video

Malaysian Prime Minister sings Bollywood song at a hotel in Delhi. PM Anwar Ibrahim sings popular number from Bollywood film.&nbsp;

Malaysian Prime Minister sings Bollywood song at a hotel in Delhi. PM Anwar Ibrahim sings popular number from Bollywood film. The song he sang is from the 1964 film 'Sangam'. It was Ibrahim's first visit to India as Prime Minister.

More than 1,300 companies from 60 nations are participating in the Defense Services Asia and a concurrent National Security Asia exhibition in Kuala Lumpur.  
 

Malaysia protesters urge defense exhibition to expel Western arms suppliers to Israel 

More than 1,300 companies from 60 nations are participating in the Defense Services Asia and a concurrent National Security Asia exhibition in Kuala Lumpur. &nbsp; &nbsp;

People gathered in Malaysia's capital Tuesday urge the government to expel &ldquo;murderous arms dealers&rdquo; that supply weapons to Israel from a defense exhibition this week.
But the government said Tuesday it doesn't meddle in the business dealings of any global company.
More than 1,300 companies from 60 nations are participating in the Defense Services Asia and a concurrent National Security Asia exhibitions that started Monday in Kuala Lumpur.
The event is hosted and co-organized by the Defense Ministry and Home Affairs Ministry.
The Solidarity for Palestinian coalition held a brief rally Tuesday outside the exhibition center to protest the presence of U.S. weapons maker Lockheed Martin, European missile manufacturer MBDA and others that provided arms to Israel during the ongoing war with Hamas.
They said it was also inconsistent with Malaysia's strong support of the Palestinian cause and insensitive to the many Malaysians who oppose the ongoing conflict that has killed more. than 34,500 Palestinians.
Officials have said the exhibition gives space to industry players to display the latest defense technology, and help countries bolster their defense preparedness.
Many Islamic countries are participating including Turkey, Indonesia, the United Arab Emirates, Iran and Pakistan, as well as Asian defense players, the official said.

A Malaysian convenience store was attacked after triggering outrage for selling socks bearing the word "Allah. 

Malaysia store hit by Molotov cocktail over 'Allah' socks

A Malaysian convenience store was attacked after triggering outrage for selling socks bearing the word "Allah.&nbsp;

A Molotov cocktail was thrown at a store belonging to a Malaysian chain that had offered socks bearing the word "Allah" for sale, police said on Saturday.
The incident came days after the mini-market chain's executives were charged with hurting religious feelings over the sale of the socks at another of its stores.
Wan Mohamad Zahari Wan Busu, police chief in Kuantan city in Malaysia's east, said the KK Supermart branch had been hit just before dawn, causing a small fire at the entrance.
He told AFP that the attack was "still under investigation, but we're not denying that it may be related to the incident involving stockings with the word Allah".
Employees put out the fire with an extinguisher and no injuries were reported, he said.
Pictures of the socks spread on social media this month, sparking public outrage among some Muslims who regarded them as insulting, especially because they went up for sale during the holy fasting month of Ramadan.
Islam is the official religion in Malaysia and Malay-Muslims make up more than two-thirds of the population of 34 million.
Race and religion are thorny issues in Malaysia, which witnessed deadly racial riots in 1969.
KK Super Mart CEO Chai Kee Kan, 57, and his wife, who serves as a company director, were charged this week with "deliberately intending to hurt the religious feelings" of Malaysians, according to a charge sheet seen by AFP.
Three officials from supplier Xin Jian Chang were also charged with abetting them.
All five pleaded not guilty and face a maximum jail term of one year or a fine, or both, if convicted.
The case drew a rare royal rebuke from Malaysia's king, who called for an investigation and "strict action" against any party found guilty.
KK Supermart, Malaysia's second-largest mini-market chain, has apologised for the socks, saying it viewed the matter "seriously" and had taken action to stop their sale immediately.
Supplier Xin Jian Chang also issued an apology, saying the "problematic socks were part of a larger shipment of 18,800 pairs ordered" from a company based in China.
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It was a fourth defeat for the Indian pair against this Chinese pair, having lost 3 of their last four meetings -- all in 2023.

Malaysia Open: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty go down fighting in final

India's Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty faltered at the finishing line to end their dream run at the Malaysia Open Super 1000 with a narrow loss in the men's doubles final.

It was a fourth defeat for the Indian pair against this Chinese pair, having lost 3 of their last four meetings -- all in 2023.

India's Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty faltered at the finishing line to end their dream run at the Malaysia Open Super 1000 with a narrow loss in the men's doubles final against world No. 1 Chinese Liang Wei keng and Wang Chang on Sunday.
Satwik and Chirag, the Asian Games gold medallists, squandered an opening game advantage and an 11-7 lead in the decider to go down 21-9, 18-21, 17-21 to Liang and Wang in the summit clash which saw both the pairs displaying some exquisite strokeplay.
It was a fourth defeat for the Indian pair against this Chinese pair, having lost 3 of their last four meetings -- all in 2023. The only time Satwik and Chirag had emerged victories was during their title-winning run at Korea Open Super 500 last year.
In fast playing conditions, the Indians dominated the proceedings early on, cruising to a 5-1 lead with the help of some angled returns and accurate placements.
Satwik and Chirag looked in complete control while their opponents were a bit nervy as they played short and pacy rallies comprising just 5-8 flat and fast shots.
The Indians had a seven-point advantage at the break when the Chinese went to the net.
The targeted returns of the Indians often left the Chinese cramped as they patrolled the front court. Soon the Indians were 18-9 up and grabbed the opening game after Liang went wide and long.
It was time for the Chinese pair to run up a 8-2 lead after the change of ends as the Indians repeatedly missed their mark. Satwik also committed a service error as the Chinese duo was 9-5 up and when Chirag mistimed a return-to-serve, it was a 11-6 advantage for Liang and Wang.
The match didn't see too many smashes as none of the pairs tried to lift and kept the shuttle flat during the rallies. The focus was to find gaps and angles without compromising on the pace.
After resumption, the Indians started to draw out errors from their opponents to make it 15-17. A short serve from Satwik gave two game points to the Chinese, and Liang sealed it with a lethal return to roar back into the contest.
The decider started with the same breathtaking speed with the Indians up 4-2 after Liang was called for a service fault for height.
Back to the winning side, the Indians once again looked ominous, waltzing away with quick points to move to 10-3 before taking a four-point cushion at the final break.
Chirag was brilliant near the net, pouncing on anything marginally weak but things started changing after resumption as Wang came to the fore, dominating the front court and soon brought things at level at 12-12 with a flick serve.
Satwik seemed to falter a bit in the end as he conceded a few points on the flat pushes. On one such occasion, when Satwik went wide during a flat exchange, the Chinese moved into a 14-13 lead for the first time.
Liang, who had looked a bit subdued till now, also found his groove just in time as the Chinese moved to 19-16.
A disguised cross court drop shot gave four championship points to the Chinese. The Indians saved one before the Chinese shut the doors on their hopes.
It was yet another creditable performance from the Indian pair, which had claimed its maiden Super 1000 crown at the Indonesia Open last June.
Satwik and Chirag will next compete at the India Open Super 750 tournament starting in New Delhi on Tuesday.

Following the footsteps of Vietnam, Thailand, and Sri Lanka, Malaysia has announced its decision to eliminate entry visa requirements for Indian tourists starting from December 1.

Malaysia now may exempt visa for Indian visitors from December 1

Following the footsteps of Vietnam, Thailand, and Sri Lanka, Malaysia has announced its decision to eliminate entry visa requirements for Indian tourists starting from December 1.

Following Vietnam, Thailand, and Sri Lanka, now Malaysia has announced to eliminate entry visa requirements for Indian citizens visiting the nation starting from December 1. It was announced by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in his speech at the People's Justice Party congress. Though he did not mention the specific duration of the visa exemption. Notably, China and India rank as Malaysia's fourth and fifth-largest source markets, respectively. &nbsp;
Malaysia is a diverse and culturally rich country with a variety of attractions. Here are places to visit in Malaysia popular among Indian travellers:
Kuala Lumpur:
Petronas Twin Towers: Iconic twin skyscrapers with a sky bridge offering stunning city views. Batu Caves: A series of caves and cave temples located north of Kuala Lumpur.
Penang:
George Town: A UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its historical architecture and street art. Penang Hill: Offers panoramic views of the island and mainland.
Langkawi:
Langkawi Sky Bridge: Suspended bridge offering breathtaking views of the surrounding islands. Pantai Cenang: A popular beach with a vibrant nightlife.
Malacca:
Historic City of Malacca: Rich in history, with colonial architecture and cultural sites. Jonker Street: Famous for its vibrant night market and local cuisine.
Borneo:
Kinabalu Park: Home to Mount Kinabalu, Southeast Asia's highest peak. Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre: A sanctuary for orphaned orangutans.
Cameron Highlands:
Tea Plantations: Explore the lush tea estates and enjoy scenic landscapes. Strawberry Farms: Experience strawberry picking and taste fresh produce.
Taman Negara:
National Park: One of the world's oldest rainforests with diverse flora and fauna. Canopy Walkway: Suspended walkways for a unique view of the rainforest.
Perhentian Islands:
Long Beach: A beautiful stretch of white sandy beach with crystal-clear waters. Snorkeling and Diving: Explore vibrant coral reefs and marine life.
Tioman Island:
Juara Beach: A quiet and picturesque beach ideal for relaxation. Marine Park Centre: Great for snorkeling and observing marine species.
Kuching:
Sarawak Cultural Village: Experience the diverse cultures of Sarawak. Bako National Park: Home to various wildlife and ecosystems.
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Members of the Indian diaspora welcomed Rajnath Singh to Kuala Lumpur while shouting pro-India slogans and waving the Indian tricolour.

Malaysia: 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' chants as Rajnath Singh reaches Kuala Lumpur

Members of the Indian diaspora welcomed Rajnath Singh to Kuala Lumpur while shouting pro-India slogans and waving the Indian tricolour.

Chants of 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' and 'Vande Mataram' greeted India's defence minister Rajnath Singh as he reached Malaysia for a 3-day trip.
Members of the Indian diaspora welcomed Rajnath Singh to Kuala Lumpur while shouting pro-India slogans and waving the Indian tricolour.
The minister said that he was "delighted" to visit the "beautiful city", and looked forward to his diplomatic engagements.
"Looking forward to my engagements with the political leadership of Malaysia, further strengthening of bilateral defence ties and Enhanced Strategic Partnership," he tweeted.

Malaysia wants Interpol to help it track down a US comedian who cracked a joke on the missing MH 370 flight

US comic jokes about missing MH370 flight, Malaysia asks Interpol to find her

Upset with a US comedian's joke about the missing MH370 flight, Malaysia has asked Interpol to help them track her down. 

Malaysia wants Interpol to help it track down a US comedian who cracked a joke on the missing MH 370 flight

Upset with a US comedian's joke about the missing MH370 flight, Malaysia has asked Interpol to help them track her down.&nbsp;
Jocelyn Chia has been accused of incitement and offensive online content by Malaysia after she posted a clip of her recent stand-up in Manhattan.&nbsp;
The comedian made the comment while drawing comparisons between Singapore and Malaysia which were once part of the same country. Chia had quipped that while Singapore has become a 'first-world country', Malaysia is still a developing nation whose planes can't fly.
The New York-based comedian has called Malaysia's reaction 'overblown' and termed its move to involve Interpol 'ridiculous'. Chia said she was not making fun of a tragedy but trying to find humour in tragedy.&nbsp;

Double Olympic medallist Sindhu went down 12-21, 21-10, 15-21 to Rio Olympics champion Carolina Marin in under an hour

Watch highlights! Malaysia Open: PV Sindhu loses to Carolina Marin in round 1

PV Sindhu's return to action after a long injury lay-off didn't go down as expected as she bowed out of the Malaysia Open in round 1.

Watch how Carolina Marin defeated the double Olympic medallist from India

Double Olympic medallist Sindhu went down 12-21, 21-10, 15-21 to Rio Olympics champion Carolina Marin in under an hour

PV Sindhu's return to action after a long injury lay-off didn't go down as expected as she bowed out of the Malaysia Open in round 1.
The double Olympic medallist went down 12-21, 21-10, 15-21 to Rio Olympics champion Carolina Marin in under an hour.
Sixth seed Sindhu was playing her first match since she sustained a stress fracture on her left ankle en route to her Commonwealth Games gold in August.
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HS Prannoy defeated World No. 19 Indonesia's Chico Aura Dwi Wardoyo 21-9, 15-21, 21-16.

HS Prannoy, Satwik-Chirag reach Malaysia Open quarter-finals

Indian shuttler HS Prannoy & doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty progressed to the quarter-finals of the Malaysia Open.

HS Prannoy defeated World No. 19 Indonesia's Chico Aura Dwi Wardoyo 21-9, 15-21, 21-16.

India's top-ranked men's badminton player HS Prannoy reached the quarterfinals of the Malaysia Open with a victory against World No. 19 Chico Wardoyo.
World no. 8 Prannoy saw off a spirited challenge from the Indonesian, winning 21-9, 15-21, 21-16 in 1 hour and 4 minutes.
Apart from Prannoy, the Indian pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty also progressed to the last eight. The pair defeated Indonesia's Shohibul Fikri and Bagas Maulana 21-19, 22-20.
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2 dead, 51 missing as landslide hits Malaysia campground

The campsite, where people can pitch tents or rent them from the farm, is popular with locals.

A landslide on Friday at a tourist campground in Malaysia left two people dead and authorities said 51 people were feared buried at the site on an organic farm outside the capital of Kuala Lumpur.
A total of 79 people were believed to have been at the campsite in Batang Kali in central Selangor state, around 50 kilometres (31 miles) north of Kuala Lumpur, when the incident occurred, Malaysia's fire and rescue department said in a statement.
The campsite, where people can pitch tents or rent them from the farm, is popular with locals.
A child and a woman were found dead, a fire department official told The Associated Press.
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Three people were injured while rescuers were searching for the estimated 51 missing people, the department said.
Another 23 people have been rescued.
Selangor Fire and Rescue Department chief Norazam Khamis was reported by Bernama news agency as saying that firefighters began arriving at the scene half an hour after receiving a distress call at 2.24 am.
The landslide fell from an estimated height of 30 metres (98 feet) and covered an area of about three acres (1.2 hectare), the department said.
It posted pictures of rescuers with flashlights digging through soil and rubble in the early hours of the morning.
The campsite is located on an organic farm not far from the Genting Highlands hill resort, a popular tourist destination with theme parks and Malaysia's only casino.
Bernama posted a video of some families with young children who were rescued taking refuge at a police station nearby.&nbsp;

This opposition leader will be new Malaysian PM; King Sultan Abdullah makes announcement

Anwar's Alliance of Hope led Saturday's election with 82 seats, short of the 112 needed for a majority.

This opposition leader will be new Malaysian PM, announces King Sultan Abdullah

Anwar's Alliance of Hope led Saturday's election with 82 seats, short of the 112 needed for a majority.

Malaysia's king on Thursday named reformist opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim as the country's Prime Minister, ending days of uncertainty after divisive general elections produced a hung Parliament.
Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah said Anwar will be sworn in as the nation's 10th leader at the palace at 5 pm (0900 GMT) at the palace.
Anwar's Alliance of Hope led Saturday's election with 82 seats, short of the 112 needed for a majority.
An unexpected surge of ethnic Malay support propelled Former Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin's right-leaning National Alliance to win 72 seats, with its ally Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party emerging as the biggest single party with 49 seats.
The stalemate was resolved after the long-ruling bloc led by the United Malays National Organisation agreed to support a unity government under Anwar.
Such a tie-up was once unthinkable in Malaysian politics, long dominated by rivalry between the two parties. Other influential groups in Borneo island have said they will follow the king's decision.
&ldquo;His Royal Highness reminds all parties that the winners do not win all and the losers do not lose everything,&rdquo; a palace statement read.
The monarch urged Anwar and his new government to be humble, and said all opposing parties should reconcile to ensure a stable government and end Malaysia's political turmoil, which has led to three prime ministers since 2018 polls.
The palace statement said the king was satisfied Anwar is the candidate who is likely to have majority support but didn't give details of the new government.
Police have tightened security nationwide as social media warned of racial troubles if Anwar's multiethnic bloc wins.
Anwar's rise to the top will ease fears over greater Islamisation. But he faces a tall task in bridging racial divides that deepened after Saturday's poll, as well as reviving an economy struggling with rising inflation and a currency that has fallen to its weakest point.
Malays form two-thirds of Malaysia's 33 million people, which include large ethnic Chinese and Indian minorities.
&ldquo;He will have to make compromises with other actors in the government that means that the reform process will be a more inclusive one," said Bridget Welsh, a Southeast Asia political expert. &ldquo;Anwar is a globalist, which will assure international investors. He has been seen to be a bridge builder across communities, which will test his leadership moving forward but at the same juncture offers a reassuring hand for the challenges that Malaysia will face.&rdquo; It marked a second victory for Anwar's reformist bloc. It won 2018 elections that led to the first regime change since Malaysia's independence from Britain in 1957. But the government collapsed after Muhyiddin defected and joined hands with UMNO to form a new government. Muhyiddin's government was beset by internal rivalries and he resigned after 17 months. UMNO leader Ismail Sabri Yaakob was then picked by the king as the prime minister.
Many rural Malays fear they may lose their privileges with greater pluralism under Anwar. Fed up with corruption and infighting in UMNO, many opted for Muhyiddin's bloc in Saturday's vote. (AP)

Zakir Naik gained fame in the 1990s with his preaching and conversion activities. He is claimed to have an audience of around 20 crore across the world.

Zakir Naik in Qatar: why Interpol rejected India's pleas; what he said on Hindu temple, Osama, terror

Zakir Naik gained fame in the 1990s with his preaching and conversion activities. He is claimed to have an audience of around 20 crore across the world.

A man accused of serious crimes in India is getting a warm welcome in Qatar as the country hosts the football World Cup. Zakir Naik, a controversial Islamic preacher who is facing multiple criminal cases, is in Qatar to deliver religious sermons in the backdrop of the football tournament.
Let's take a look at why India wants to put him behind bars, and how he has avoided arrest for so long.
Zakir Naik became famous in the 1990s with his preaching and conversion activities. He is claimed to have an audience of around 20 crore across the world. His time in the limelight has been full of controversies.
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In 2021, he justified the demolition of a Hindu temple by a violent mob in Pakistan. Naik had said that Islamic nations cannot allow the building of temples. Back in 1998, Naik had spoke in favour of al-Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden, saying that he supports bin Laden if he is terrorising America which is the "biggest terrorist". Naik had added that he stands with bin Laden if he is fighting the "enemies of Islam".
In 2016, the preacher said that Islam allows suicide attacks as a tactic in war, but they're 'haraam' or forbidden if innocents die. The same year, the Indian government said that Naik had been praised by terrorists who carried out the July 2016 attack in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The terrorists, who had killed 22 people in a cafe, had said that they admired Zakir Naik.
As the controversies mounted, Naik came under the scanner of Indian authorities.
He now stands accused of hate speech and money laundering. His organisation, the Islamic Research Foundation, or IRF was also banned in 2016. Naik is now wanted by the National Investigation Agency and the Enforcement Directorate. He allegedly promoted religious hatred and terrorism in India. He is also accused of amassing $28 million in ill-gotten wealth. India cancelled Naik's passport in July 2016.
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Fleeing Indian agencies, Zakir Naik took refuge in Malaysia where he was supported by then-Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad. But his controversial streak continued.
The Muslim country banned his speeches in 2020 as he came under fire from a minister for saying that Malaysian Hindus are more loyal to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi than their country.&nbsp;
Naik was also banned from entering the United Kingdom in 2010. The UK government had called his behaviour "unacceptable". Canada has banned his television channels called Peace TV and Peace TV Urdu. Bangladesh also banned the channels following the 2016 Dhaka terror attack. The television channels are also prohibited in Sri Lanka.
India has been trying to get Naik extradited. With the Malaysian PM supporting him, India also tried the Interpol route. But the international police organisation has rejected India's requests for provisional arrest of Zakir Naik under Red Notices. In 2017, India asked Interpol to declare Naik an international fugitive. But Interpol rejected the appeal saying that no charge sheet had been filed against him in court by then.
In 2019, Interpol rejected India's Red Corner Notice request as it did not want to be seen as for or against a religious figure. Then in 2021, Interpol dismissed India's third plea for a Red Notice after questioning the invocation of money laundering charges.
Now, Zakir Naik's appearance in Qatar marks a fresh instance of tension between Delhi and Doha. Earlier this year, Qatar had objected to comments made by BJP leader Nupur Sharma against Muhammad, who is considered a prophet by Muslims.
India has a few options to let its displeasure known with Qatar. The government can summon the Qatari ambassador in Delhi to register its protest. It can also issue a note verbale or demarche to Qatar. These are different forms of diplomatic communications. Finally, India can unite with France, UK, and other like-minded nations to press Qatar on international fora.
With many alleged criminals evading Indian law by taking refuge in other countries, it is a test of India's diplomatic power and prowess to get them back for trial, and if needed, punishment.

Malaysia's hung election crisis drags out as party dithers

Malaysia hung election: King Sultan extends deadline to form majority

The move has come in the wake of hung house following November 19 polls with Malaysia's longest-ruling coalition saying it was indecisive over which bloc to support after weekend elections left none with enough seats to form a government on its own.

The move has come in the wake of hung house following November 19 polls with Malaysia's longest-ruling coalition saying it was indecisive over which bloc to support after weekend elections left none with enough seats to form a government on its own.

Malaysia's longest-ruling coalition said Monday it has not decided which bloc to support after weekend elections left neither with enough seats to form a government on its own, and it would ask the nation's king to give it more time.
The National Front's announcement has prolonged election uncertainty. King Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah initially set a 2 p.m. deadline for political leaders to su
bmit their choice for prime minister and an alliance that represents a parliamentary majority.
But the monarch later Monday said he would extend it until Tuesday following a request from political parties.
Opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim's reformist bloc secured 82 seats in the federal Parliament, far short of the 112 needed for a simple majority. The Malay nationalist alliance led by former Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin trailed with 73 seats, but it has secured the support of blocs in two states on Borneo island that jointly have 28 seats.
The National Front, led by the United Malays National Organization, had ruled since Malaysia's independence from Britain in 1957 but suffered s shocking defeat in 2018 polls to Anwar's bloc. Its plan for a strong comeback was dashed after winning only 30 seats in Saturday's election as many ethnic Malays abandoned the graft-tainted party for Muhyiddin's bloc.
UMNO President Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said his alliance formed a negotiation committee to hold talks with both blocs.
Amid a divisive split in his party, he said any individual statement or written oaths made by the group's 30 lawmakers supporting any bloc was invalid because a decision will only be made by the coalition's highest-decision making body. Anyone going against it can be sacked, he warned.
Zahid, who faces dozens of graft charges, is facing a revolt within his party amid growing calls for him to resign and take responsibility for the election losses. Some lawmakers who won have openly voiced their support for Muhyiddin's bloc but others warned reviving such a partnership may lead to a repeat of the infighting that led to political turmoil Many rural Malays, who form two-thirds of Malaysia's 33 million people &mdash; which includes large minorities of ethnic Chinese and Indians &mdash; fear they may lose their rights with greater pluralism under Anwar's multiethnic alliance. This, together with corruption in UMNO, has benefited Muhyiddin's bloc.
Hishammuddin Hussein, an UMNO vice president, issued a statement on Facebook to reiterate his refusal to support Anwar's bloc. &ldquo;I am willing to be fired by the party but will never change this firm stance,&rdquo; he said.
Officials from Muhyiddin's camp claimed that 18 lawmakers from Zahid's bloc are on their side. After the king extended the deadline for political parties, the National Alliance said in a statement it had already handed to the palace written oaths from more than 112 lawmakers who support Muhyiddin as the next prime minister, giving it the majority.
Any deal will have to be approved by Sultan Abdullah. The king's role is largely ceremonial in Malaysia, but he appoints the person he believes has majority support in Parliament as prime minister.
Saturday's election outcome stunned many Malaysians who had hoped for stability and unity after political turmoil that has seen three prime ministers since 2018 polls.
The current scenario is a replay of what happened in 2020, when Muhyiddin abandoned Anwar's ruling alliance, causing its collapse, and joined hands with UMNO to form a new government. Sultan Abdullah at the time requested written oaths from all 222 lawmakers and later interviewed them separately before picking Muhyiddin as prime minister. But his government was beset by internal rivalries and Muhyiddin resigned after 17 months.
Muhyiddin's alliance entered Saturday's polls as an underdog but enjoyed an unexpected surge of support. Its hard-line ally is the Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party, the biggest winner with a haul of 49 seats &mdash; more than double what it won in 2018. Known as PAS, it touts Sharia, rules three states and is now the single largest party. Its rise has stoked fears of greater Islamization in the country.
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At the age of 92 years 141 days, he is now the Oldest current Prime Minister having been born on 20 December 1925.
Malaysia's 97-year-old former leader Mahathir Mohamad announced Tuesday he will defend his seat in the general elections expected next month, though he wouldn't say whether he would be prime minister a third time if his political alliance wins.
“We have not decided who will be prime minister because the prime minister candidate is only relevant if we win,” Mahathir told a news conference.
Though unlikely, he would be the oldest ever candidate for the post, which has a five-year term.
Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob dissolved Parliament on Monday for snap polls, caving in to pressure from his United Malays National Organization party, which is hoping for a big win on its own amid feuds with allies in the ruling coalition. The Election Commission is due to fix a date within the week for a vote, which must be held within 60 days of Parliament's dissolution.
Despite his nonagenarian status and a health scare this year, Mahathir said he will defend his parliamentary seat in Langkawi island. He also warned that a win by the ruling UMNO party could see imprisoned ex-Prime Minister Najib Razak pardoned and let off the hook.
Mahathir was a UMNO premier for 22 years until his retirement in 2003. Then, in 2016, he was inspired to return to politics by the massive looting of the 1Malaysia Development Berhad state fund during Najib's term in office and rode a wave of public anger to lead the opposition to a historic victory in 2018 polls that ousted UMNO, which had ruled since the country's independence from Britain in 1957.
Mahathir became the world's oldest head of government at 93, and oversaw graft charges against Najib and other UMNO leaders. But his reformist alliance collapsed in less than two years due to defections, returning UMNO to power under a new coalition government.
After his government's collapse in 2020, Mahathir formed the Pejuang party and a new alliance with several small parties.
Mahathir, echoing both the opposition and UMNO allies, slammed UMNO on Tuesday for putting its own interest first in rushing elections during the annual monsoon season in November that brings major floods. He said UMNO aims to win big by offering bribes and money to the people.
He said UMNO's main objective is to free Najib, who began his 12-year jail term in August after losing his final appeal in a corruption case linked to the 1MDB scandal. Najib also faces several other trials linked to 1MDB that could lengthen his jail term if he is found guilty. UMNO President Ahmad Zahid Hamidi is also on trial for dozens of graft charges unrelated to the 1MDB case.
“If they win this election, their first move would be to ask (Malaysia's king) to pardon Najib. At this moment, they have made a request but has not been pardoned," Mahathir said. "Should they be able to win and form the government, that is their first objective, not about the welfare of the people." Mahathir said his political alliance hasn't been approved by the government and that some 120 candidates will run under Pejuang's banner in Malay-dominated parliamentary seats.
Analysts said Mahathir's pull may no longer appeal to ethnic Malay voters who supported him in 2018. UMNO, which had only 36 out of 222 lawmakers in the just-dissolved Parliament, believes many Malays have returned to its fold following its landslide victory in recent byelections.
The Alliance of Hope, which Mahathir led to victory in 2018 polls, remains the key contender with 90 lawmakers. Its prime minister candidate is Anwar Ibrahim, who was originally due to succeed Mahathir before their government collapsed.
While Mahathir competes head-on with UMNO and others for votes of Malays, who account for two-thirds of Malaysia's 33 million people, Anwar's alliance remains on a multi-racial platform. Ethnic Chinese and Indians form large minorities in the country.
Anwar said Monday that the election will be a time for the people to vote out traitors who led to the collapse of his alliance government in 2020.
“Did you think we could reverse 60 years of entrenched corruption and kleptocracy with just one election? Did you think these conniving robbers and thieves would just give up?" Anwar said in a statement. “We don't give up, either. We don't give up, ever."

97-year-old former Prime Minister to contest elections

97-year-old world's oldest Prime Minister to contest elections

97-year-old former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad is all set to contest elections and defend his seat of Langkawi

Malaysia's 97-year-old former leader Mahathir Mohamad announced Tuesday he will defend his seat in the general elections expected next month, though he wouldn't say whether he would be prime minister a third time if his political alliance wins.
&ldquo;We have not decided who will be prime minister because the prime minister candidate is only relevant if we win,&rdquo; Mahathir told a news conference.
Though unlikely, he would be the oldest ever candidate for the post, which has a five-year term.
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Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob dissolved Parliament on Monday for snap polls, caving in to pressure from his United Malays National Organization party, which is hoping for a big win on its own amid feuds with allies in the ruling coalition. The Election Commission is due to fix a date within the week for a vote, which must be held within 60 days of Parliament's dissolution.
Despite his nonagenarian status and a health scare this year, Mahathir said he will defend his parliamentary seat in Langkawi island. He also warned that a win by the ruling UMNO party could see imprisoned ex-Prime Minister Najib Razak pardoned and let off the hook.
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Mahathir was a UMNO premier for 22 years until his retirement in 2003. Then, in 2016, he was inspired to return to politics by the massive looting of the 1Malaysia Development Berhad state fund during Najib's term in office and rode a wave of public anger to lead the opposition to a historic victory in 2018 polls that ousted UMNO, which had ruled since the country's independence from Britain in 1957.
Mahathir became the world's oldest head of government at 93, and oversaw graft charges against Najib and other UMNO leaders. But his reformist alliance collapsed in less than two years due to defections, returning UMNO to power under a new coalition government.
After his government's collapse in 2020, Mahathir formed the Pejuang party and a new alliance with several small parties.
Mahathir, echoing both the opposition and UMNO allies, slammed UMNO on Tuesday for putting its own interest first in rushing elections during the annual monsoon season in November that brings major floods. He said UMNO aims to win big by offering bribes and money to the people.
He said UMNO's main objective is to free Najib, who began his 12-year jail term in August after losing his final appeal in a corruption case linked to the 1MDB scandal. Najib also faces several other trials linked to 1MDB that could lengthen his jail term if he is found guilty. UMNO President Ahmad Zahid Hamidi is also on trial for dozens of graft charges unrelated to the 1MDB case.
&ldquo;If they win this election, their first move would be to ask (Malaysia's king) to pardon Najib. At this moment, they have made a request but has not been pardoned," Mahathir said. "Should they be able to win and form the government, that is their first objective, not about the welfare of the people." Mahathir said his political alliance hasn't been approved by the government and that some 120 candidates will run under Pejuang's banner in Malay-dominated parliamentary seats.
Analysts said Mahathir's pull may no longer appeal to ethnic Malay voters who supported him in 2018. UMNO, which had only 36 out of 222 lawmakers in the just-dissolved Parliament, believes many Malays have returned to its fold following its landslide victory in recent byelections.
The Alliance of Hope, which Mahathir led to victory in 2018 polls, remains the key contender with 90 lawmakers. Its prime minister candidate is Anwar Ibrahim, who was originally due to succeed Mahathir before their government collapsed.
While Mahathir competes head-on with UMNO and others for votes of Malays, who account for two-thirds of Malaysia's 33 million people, Anwar's alliance remains on a multi-racial platform. Ethnic Chinese and Indians form large minorities in the country.
Anwar said Monday that the election will be a time for the people to vote out traitors who led to the collapse of his alliance government in 2020.
&ldquo;Did you think we could reverse 60 years of entrenched corruption and kleptocracy with just one election? Did you think these conniving robbers and thieves would just give up?" Anwar said in a statement. &ldquo;We don't give up, either. We don't give up, ever."

 Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob announced that Parliament will be dissolved Monday, paving the way for general elections that are expected to be held in early November.
The elections would come nine months before Parliament's term expires, following calls for early polls from Ismail's United Malays National Organisation.
UMNO, the biggest party in the ruling coalition, was feuding with its allies and is aiming for a big win on its own.
Ismail said he met Sunday with King Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah, who consented to the dissolution. He said he decided to call early polls to counter criticism over the legitimacy of his government — the third since 2018 polls.
“With this announcement, the mandate will be returned to the people. The people's mandate is a powerful antidote" to create a firm and stable government, Ismail said in a televised announcement.
The Election Commission is expected to meet within the week to announce a date for the vote, which must be held within 60 days from Parliament's dissolution.
It is likely to be held early November before the year-end monsoon season that often brings devastating floods.
UMNO's allies in the government and opposition parties have protested any plans to hold elections during the monsoon season, which last year killed more than 50 people and displaced thousands.
But UMNO's top leaders decided recently that polls must be called this year for UMNO to capitalise on the return of ethnic Malay voters and an opposition in disarray.
“Ismail Sabri has succumbed to pressure by his party UMNO, serving the shortest tenure as a PM, and entering the country into polls during a dangerous season of monsoon floods,” said Bridget Welsh, a Southeast Asia expert with Malaysia's Nottingham University.
“UMNO believes it has the advantage with early polls and has maintained pressure as they hope to return to power as the dominant party,” she said.
UMNO led Malaysia since independence from Britain in 1957, but was brought down in 2018 elections by a multibillion-dollar financial scandal that saw ex-Prime Minister Najib Razak imprisoned for 12 years for graft.
The party's current president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi is also on trial for graft.
UMNO returned to power in March 2020 as part of a mainly Muslim coalition government after the reformist alliance led by former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad collapsed due to defections.
The new government was unstable due to a razor-thin majority in Parliament, and then-Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin was forced to resign 17 months later after some UMNO lawmakers withdrew support for him.
Ismail, who was Muhyiddin's deputy, was appointed by the king in August 2021 to take over the helm, returning the premiership to UMNO.
But UMNO remained at odds with Muhyiddin's Bersatu and another Islamic ally, who all vie for support from ethnic Malay Muslims who account for over 60% of Malaysia's 33 million people.

Malaysian PM dissolves Parliament, calls snap polls

UMNO, the biggest party in the ruling coalition, was feuding with its allies and is aiming for a big win on its own.

Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob announced that Parliament will be dissolved Monday, paving the way for general elections that are expected to be held in early November.
The elections would come nine months before Parliament's term expires, following calls for early polls from Ismail's United Malays National Organisation.
UMNO, the biggest party in the ruling coalition, was feuding with its allies and is aiming for a big win on its own.
Ismail said he met Sunday with King Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah, who consented to the dissolution. He said he decided to call early polls to counter criticism over the legitimacy of his government &mdash; the third since 2018 polls.
&ldquo;With this announcement, the mandate will be returned to the people. The people's mandate is a powerful antidote" to create a firm and stable government, Ismail said in a televised announcement.
The Election Commission is expected to meet within the week to announce a date for the vote, which must be held within 60 days from Parliament's dissolution.
It is likely to be held early November before the year-end monsoon season that often brings devastating floods.
UMNO's allies in the government and opposition parties have protested any plans to hold elections during the monsoon season, which last year killed more than 50 people and displaced thousands.
But UMNO's top leaders decided recently that polls must be called this year for UMNO to capitalise on the return of ethnic Malay voters and an opposition in disarray.
&ldquo;Ismail Sabri has succumbed to pressure by his party UMNO, serving the shortest tenure as a PM, and entering the country into polls during a dangerous season of monsoon floods,&rdquo; said Bridget Welsh, a Southeast Asia expert with Malaysia's Nottingham University.
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&ldquo;UMNO believes it has the advantage with early polls and has maintained pressure as they hope to return to power as the dominant party,&rdquo; she said.
UMNO led Malaysia since independence from Britain in 1957, but was brought down in 2018 elections by a multibillion-dollar financial scandal that saw ex-Prime Minister Najib Razak imprisoned for 12 years for graft.
The party's current president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi is also on trial for graft.
UMNO returned to power in March 2020 as part of a mainly Muslim coalition government after the reformist alliance led by former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad collapsed due to defections.
The new government was unstable due to a razor-thin majority in Parliament, and then-Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin was forced to resign 17 months later after some UMNO lawmakers withdrew support for him.
Ismail, who was Muhyiddin's deputy, was appointed by the king in August 2021 to take over the helm, returning the premiership to UMNO.
But UMNO remained at odds with Muhyiddin's Bersatu and another Islamic ally, who all vie for support from ethnic Malay Muslims who account for over 60% of Malaysia's 33 million people.

The Indian women's cricket team has won their second consecutive game in the ongoing Asia Cup 2022 as they beat Malaysia by 30 runs in a rain-curtailed encounter at the Sylhet International cricket stadium. 

Women's Asia Cup: India beat Malaysia in rain-curtailed encounter, notch up second consecutive win

India were just too good for Malaysia as the Women in Blue came up trumps in the rain-curtailed encounter in Sylhet.
Relive how it all panned out.

Rain didn't allow for a full game to take place but favourites India still managed to beat Malaysia by 30 runs by DLS method.

The Indian women's cricket team made it two wins in two in the ongoing Asia Cup 2022 as they beat Malaysia by 30 runs in a rain-curtailed encounter at the Sylhet International cricket stadium.&nbsp;
India were forced to bat first. Sabbhineni Meghana who replaced the rested Smriti Mandhana put together a brilliant 116-run opening partnership along with Shafali Verma. brilliantly, Meghana top-scored with 69 as the Women in Blue posted a massive 181 on the board.
Malaysia, in reply, were rocked early and when rain intervened, they were 16/2 after 5.2 overs.&nbsp;
With the weather gods refusing to relent, Team India were adjudged the winners by 30 runs using the DLS method.
Harmanpreet Kaur's side will next face the UAE in their 3rd match on October 4.
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Over 500 Indian websites attacked. From government agencies, to universities and schools; from police, to agricultural bodies - the hack attack has been indiscriminate.
The sudden cyber onslaught has been sparked by comments regarding Mohammad, who is considered a Prophet, or messenger of Allah, by followers of Islam. The comments were made by BJP leaders Nupur Sharma and Naveen Jindal who have since been suspended.
After a diplomatic storm, the Indian government is now worrying about cyber tsunamis. So, who is behind all these attacks?
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One of the groups which has claimed responsibility for the hack attacks is DragonForce. It is reportedly a hacking collective based in Malaysia, and is very active on social media. DragonForce has launched an anti-India campaign called 'OpsPatuk' or 'strike back'. The hackers have apparently published social media credentials, and bank usernames &amp; passwords of Indians. DragonForce has been associated with Pakistani hacking groups in the past.
Another group whose name has emerged is 1877. It is apparently a grouping of Iraqi hackers who seem to have partnered with DragonForce for OpsPatuk. 1877 group attacked the ICAR website, among others.
Then there is One Hat Cyber Team, a group of hackers who apparently belong to Indonesia. The One Hat Cyber Team hacked the website of Thane Police, and demanded an apology over the Mohammad controversy.
The targets of these cyber criminals have been varied. Some of the websites which were attacked include those of the Indian embassy in Israel, the Maharashtra Judicial Academy, Thane Police, National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, and Institute of Science, Nagpur.
Cyber crime is turning out to be a major threat for India. The country saw 1.8 crore cyber attacks and threats in the first three months of 2022, as per US-based cyber security firm Norton. Between January and March, India saw almost 60,000 phishing attempts, and over 30,000 tech support scams, according to the Norton study.
To fight off hacking attempts, website owners must examine vulnerabilities and plug loopholes. This would include fixing issues like default passwords, and unpatched or outdated servers.

Revealed: who's behind hack attacks on India over Islamic Prophet Mohammad row

Islamic Prophet Mohammad row: one of the groups which has claimed responsibility for the hack attacks is DragonForce, a hacking collective based in Malaysia which has been associated with Pakistani hackers in the past.

Over 500 Indian websites attacked. From government agencies, to universities and schools; from police, to agricultural bodies - the hack attack has been indiscriminate.
The sudden cyber onslaught has been sparked by comments regarding Mohammad, who is considered a Prophet, or messenger of Allah, by followers of Islam. The comments were made by BJP leaders Nupur Sharma and Naveen Jindal who have since been suspended.
After a diplomatic storm, the Indian government is now worrying about cyber tsunamis. So, who is behind all these attacks?
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One of the groups which has claimed responsibility for the hack attacks is DragonForce. It is reportedly a hacking collective based in Malaysia, and is very active on social media. DragonForce has launched an anti-India campaign called 'OpsPatuk' or 'strike back'. The hackers have apparently published social media credentials, and bank usernames &amp; passwords of Indians. DragonForce has been associated with Pakistani hacking groups in the past.
Another group whose name has emerged is 1877. It is apparently a grouping of Iraqi hackers who seem to have partnered with DragonForce for OpsPatuk. 1877 group attacked the ICAR website, among others.
Then there is One Hat Cyber Team, a group of hackers who apparently belong to Indonesia. The One Hat Cyber Team hacked the website of Thane Police, and demanded an apology over the Mohammad controversy.
The targets of these cyber criminals have been varied. Some of the websites which were attacked include those of the Indian embassy in Israel, the Maharashtra Judicial Academy, Thane Police, National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, and Institute of Science, Nagpur.
Cyber crime is turning out to be a major threat for India. The country saw 1.8 crore cyber attacks and threats in the first three months of 2022, as per US-based cyber security firm Norton. Between January and March, India saw almost 60,000 phishing attempts, and over 30,000 tech support scams, according to the Norton study.
To fight off hacking attempts, website owners must examine vulnerabilities and plug loopholes. This would include fixing issues like default passwords, and unpatched or outdated servers.

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