Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia on Thursday blocked access to a popular news website that often carries anti-government articles, sparking criticism of cyberspace censorship.

The extremely popular Malaysia Today website is run by Raja Petra Kamarudin, who was charged with sedition in May for allegedly implying that Deputy Prime Minister Najib Razak was involved in the gruesome murder of a Mongolian woman.

Raja Petra has in the past been accused by the government of spreading lies and false rumours in his often sensational articles.

Kuala Lumpur - Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim took his place Thursday as a member of Parliament, ending a decade-long political hiatus.

Anwar - dressed in a navy traditional Malay shirt, pants and cap - was sworn in as a legislator in a simple ceremony in Parliament amid loud thumping of desks by approving opposition members.

Anwar was also officially declared leader of the three-party opposition alliance.

"I was touched and vindicated coming back to Parliament after 10 years," Anwar told reporters after the ceremony.

Kuala Lumpur - Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim on Wednesday hailed a long-awaited imminent return to Parliament after he scored a thumping victory in a special election.

"We won! And our victory is decisive and overwhelming," Anwar proclaimed in his blog early Wednesday.

"And it's great to be back!"

The former deputy prime minister will be sworn in to Parliament at a simple ceremony on Thursday, officials said Wednesday.

Kuala Lumpur, Aug 25: The Democratic Action Party Malaysia has been on a roll at its 15th triennial national congress, with the re-election of the old guard, unveiling of a multi-million ringgit new party headquarters and little challenge to the leadership as shown in the delegates' debates and polls.

But beneath the jubilation, a ripple of dissatisfaction is being generated by an unlikely source -- Hindraf.

The non-governmental organisation, which became a household name when it held a rally last November, collaborated with the party in the general election.

Kuala Lumpur, Aug 25 : Noted ‘Bhangra’ artist in Malaysia Manjit Singh Gill was reportedly received his law degree (honours) at University Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia''s 24th convocation in Gombak

Kuala Lumpur, Aug 23 : Following reports of school teachers targeting students of Indian origin in Malaysia and subjecting them to physical and verbal abuse, the country’s police have found themselves powerless in taking action against such teachers, saying the maximum they could do was to report such instances to the Education Department.