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KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia's premier made a plea for unity in the multicultural nation Monday, as celebrations to mark its independence anniversary were marred by fresh racial and religious rows. Najib Razak called on Malaysians to "repair the bridges and tear down the divisive walls" that exist between the races here even 52... 

By Finfacts Team Asia’s middle class is one of the fastest growing population groups in the world. According to the World Bank, the middle class of South and East Asia accounted for 1.4% of the global population and 2.1% of global income in 2000. By 2030, the World Bank forecasts that this same group will account for 8.9%... 

From The Malaysian Insider PETALING JAYA, Aug 30 — Penang chief minister Lim Guan Eng issued his Merdeka greeting today and took the opportunity to slam the federal government for its attacks on the opposition and for toppling the Pakatan Rakyat administration in Perak. In his message, the DAP secretary-general also asked...