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10 Aug 1947
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Prime Minister of Malaysia
Malaysia
Investors fleeing Mideast turmoil find safe haven in ‘sweet spot’ Malaysia
‘It’s where you go when things are going badly elsewhere,’ an analyst says as global funds turn to the country to weather volatility.
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Malaysia
Deal or no deal? Malaysia-US trade pact in turmoil after minister ‘misspeaks’
16 Mar 2026 - 9:53PM
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Malaysia
‘Ocean is our income’: the Malaysian fishers being pushed out by progress
16 Mar 2026 - 5:00PM
Malaysia
Malaysia’s government accused of using law to silence critics
Civil society groups say an investigation into an alleged plot to topple the government risks shrinking civic space.
16 Mar 2026 - 12:52PM
Malaysia
Malaysia will not intervene militarily in Middle East, Anwar says
Saudi Arabia is among the ‘many major nations’ that have asked for Malaysia’s help, the prime minister reveals.
16 Mar 2026 - 10:37AM
Malaysia
Graft and gridlock: in Anwar’s Malaysia, reformist cracks widen
Malaysia’s prime minister can’t pass his own reform bills. His coalition appears to be cracking – and time is running out.
14 Mar 2026 - 10:30AM
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Malaysia
Malaysia’s fuel subsidy bill to rise more than fourfold as Iran war drags on
The government will spend about US$812.8 million a month to maintain the price of subsidised petrol and diesel in the short term.
13 Mar 2026 - 6:30PM
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Malaysia
Malaysian businessman releases photo to show officers drew guns during raid
Malaysia’s anti-corruption agency has denied that its officers pointed a weapon at Albert Tei’s head during his arrest.
13 Mar 2026 - 2:03PM
Malaysia
Malaysia tightens borders to fight fuel smuggling amid global energy crisis
The move comes amid concern that rising fuel prices abroad could make it more profitable to smuggle subsidised fuel out of Malaysia.
11 Mar 2026 - 8:07PM
Malaysia
Malaysia’s Anwar risks reformist image as Daim family sues over ‘Zionist’ claims
The prime minister said that a group of Malaysians were working with foreign media and a ‘prominent Zionist group’ to topple the government.
9 Mar 2026 - 5:29PM
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Malaysia
Malaysia vows to hold petrol prices as Iran war pushes oil past US$100
Malaysia’s prime minister guarantees citizens that RON95 petrol will remain at 1.99 ringgit despite the US-Israel war on Iran.
9 Mar 2026 - 2:11PM
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Vietnam
Why Vietnam’s new AI law makes it proving ground for Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia’s first law on AI could raise the bar from voluntary guidelines to binding legal frameworks across the region, analysts say.
8 Mar 2026 - 6:43PM
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Malaysia
‘I am not Jho Low 2.0’: Malaysia Arm chip deal probe turns political
The probe into a flagship chip-design deal has sparked criticism, with Prime Minister Anwar’s allies questioning the investigation.
5 Mar 2026 - 5:06PM
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Malaysia
Reality check for Anwar’s reform push after Malaysian parliamentary setback
The failure to pass key reforms reflects ‘looser’ discipline in the ruling bloc and complex political negotiations facing Anwar, analysts say.
4 Mar 2026 - 5:37PM
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Malaysia
Malaysian student charged with desecrating Koran in viral video
The viral post showing a man stepping on the Koran and mocking the Prophet Mohammed has triggered 82 police reports and a national outcry.
3 Mar 2026 - 3:30PM
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Iran
Death of Iran’s Khamenei sparks outrage and calls for restraint in Asia
Protesters stormed the US consulate in Karachi as leaders, including Malaysia’s Anwar Ibrahim, condemned the killing and appealed for dialogue.
1 Mar 2026 - 4:51PM
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Malaysia
Malaysia considers royal commission to probe anti-corruption agency allegations
The cabinet said it would decide after reviewing a taskforce report, as pressure mounts for MACC chief Azam Baki to step down.
27 Feb 2026 - 7:24PM
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Anti-corruption agency seeks Malaysians’ help to find Daim’s 4 children
A source from the agency says the late ex-finance minister’s children are under investigation for failing to declare their assets.
27 Feb 2026 - 4:52PM
Malaysia
Malaysia’s ‘ridiculous’ push to curb LGBTQ apps tests limits of digital control
Officials are examining legislative steps to curb apps like Grindr, though removal from global stores is beyond direct state control.
27 Feb 2026 - 8:30AM
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Malaysia
Malaysia’s Anwar faces pressure as allies demand new probe into MACC allegations
Democratic Action Party leaders said a task force does not go far enough to examine the alleged misconduct at the anti-corruption agency.
25 Feb 2026 - 7:10PM
Malaysia
Malaysia blocks Grindr, Blued for promoting ‘deviant’ relationships
The move signals tightening social climate and civil liberties concerns in the country.
25 Feb 2026 - 5:26PM
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Malaysia’s biggest state wants its energy wealth back – and it’s going to court
Sarawak state is challenging oil giant Petronas’ dominance in the highest court, in a test for the prime minister’s unity coalition.
24 Feb 2026 - 4:13PM
Lunar New Year
Sharing the luck: inside Southeast Asia’s embrace of Lunar New Year
Malay and Indian households are increasingly embracing the festivities, tossing ‘yusheng’ and giving hongbao to show ‘unity in diversity’.
24 Feb 2026 - 12:17PM
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Bikini-clad mermaid sales stunt triggers religious probe in Malaysia
Authorities in conservative Kelantan are investigating the viral cross-dressing video after online critics accused the men of mocking Islam.
23 Feb 2026 - 5:31PM
Malaysia
Malaysian police arrested over crypto extortion of Chinese nationals
Officers allegedly stormed a Selangor bungalow, seized laptops and forced a Chinese national to fork over US$51,000 in digital assets.
20 Feb 2026 - 12:58PM
Malaysia
Is Rafizi Ramli now the conscience of Malaysia’s Reformasi movement?
Anwar dismisses the rift as a distraction, but his former lieutenant insists he is being targeted for questioning the government’s integrity.
18 Feb 2026 - 6:38PM
Malaysia
Probe into anti-corruption chief revives doubts about Malaysia’s reform drive
The government has ordered an investigation as critics question whether oversight mechanisms are strong enough.
16 Feb 2026 - 4:50PM
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Malaysia
Malaysia to investigate anti-corruption chief as resignation calls mount
MACC chief Azam Baki says he welcomes any ‘transparent, independent’ investigation into his shareholdings.
13 Feb 2026 - 6:54PM
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