Gay and atheist Malaysian student Hazim Ismail given refuge in Canada

Hazim has been declared a 'protected person' which means he cannot be deported to Malaysia.

via Ibtimes

Malaysia Airlines Records Monthly Profit for First Time in Years: Report

The disappearance of MH370 is a "heavy burden," the CEO said.

via ABC News: International

Indonesia blows up foreign boats caught fishing illegally in its waters

Twenty-three boats – 13 from Vietnam and 10 from Malaysia – were blown up simultaneously in seven different ports.

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CEO Says Malaysia Airlines Has First Monthly Profit in Years

The head of Malaysia Airlines says the carrier recorded a profit in February, its first positive monthly result in years, and is on track to return to the black by 2018

via ABC News: International

China begins operation of lighthouse on artificial island in S China Sea

BEIJING - China has begun operating a lighthouse on one of its artificial islands in the South China Sea near which a U.S. warship sailed last year to challenge China's territorial claims.

China claims most of the energy-rich waters of the South China Sea, through which about US$5 trillion (S$6.77 trillion) in ship-borne trade passes every year. But neighbours Brunei, Malaysia, the Philippines, Taiwan and Vietnam also have claims.

via Asia