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Joseph Sipalan
Joseph Sipalan has done extensive reporting of Malaysia, specialising in politics and more recently macro-economics. An alumnus of Reuters and several major Malaysian news organisations.
The tycoon and key ally of ex-PM Mahathir Mohamad had spent his final years under scrutiny from anti-corruption investigators.
U Mobile, the smallest of the three bidders, is linked to tycoon Vincent Tan, who has close relations with Malaysia’s top political leaders.
Sabah Chief Minister Hajiji Noor is being implicated as the ‘top leader’ in alleged attempts to bribe local elected representatives.
The latest case involves a first-year student who required hospital treatment for fractures to ribs and spine after being beaten by a senior.
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The parents of 17-year-old Erma Fatima Shamsul Bahari are still searching for any clues to her location two weeks after her disappearance.
Some demanded the government withdraw the peacekeeping troops from Lebanon after a convoy came under attack in Saida.
The Kelantan state government wants the federal government to fund the wall, which it says is aimed at curbing smuggling and flood waters.
Lee Bing Hang, 20, was reportedly drawn to become a mercenary with the Ukrainian army partly due to the US$2,700 monthly pay.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says China’s presence at the Asean-GCC summit could help boost regional growth.
Muslim-majority Malaysia has been a vocal critic of Israel’s assault on Gaza, which has led to more than 43,000 deaths.
The incident highlights the dangers posed to animals by development and the need for better infrastructure to protect them.
Police say seven girls have been reported missing over the past five months, with some feared kidnapped.
In a country still shaped by its colonial past, the pursuit of a UK education by Malaysia’s elites reveals a stark opportunity gap at home.
Malaysia has less clout to deal with disputes with other nations due to its failure to modernise its naval fleet, an analyst says.
The latest allegations at the Malaysian National Defence University involve a student being burned by an iron.
Court orders former leader to enter a defence over allegations that he took more than US$500 million in bribes linked to state fund 1MDB.
As Asean chair, Malaysia and its prime minister face the daunting challenge of bridging deep divides over critical regional issues.
Malaysians slam ‘disingenuous apology’ for 1MDB scandal, scoff at former leader’s claim he was misled by associates.
The government needs to improve communication of its policy details and how they will be executed, instead of leaving the issue for later.
Petrol subsidy cuts for richer drivers and tax hikes to fund wage increase for low earners draw ire.
Some suggest another auction targeted at PM Anwar’s cabinet using the 8481 combination, derided for resembling a Malay pejorative word.
The case of the 30-year-old head of chemical pathology unit sheds light on tough working conditions and culture in Malaysia’s health sector.
Critics accuse Anwar Ibrahim’s government of slipping plans for a new law into Friday’s budget that could benefit jailed ex-PM Najib Razak.
The Chinese tech giant has emerged as the odds-on favourite to build Malaysia’s second 5G network – despite the West’s espionage concerns.
The budget aims to grow Malaysia’s appeal as a destination for hi-tech investments while also uplifting the country’s most vulnerable groups.
The Great British Circus Malaysia announced a male-only act for Kelantan state in an apparent bid to abide by strict Islamist guidelines.
The dog, who captured hearts nationwide after a video of her playing with a kitten went viral, was allegedly killed in a culling operation.
The country needs Chinese technology to grow its rare earth industry and yet faces risks of US boycott, a Malaysian minister says.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is expected to table an expansionary budget amid rising confidence in Malaysia’s economic outlook.
