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Anwar’s chief justice pick tests Malaysia’s faith in the courts
As ex-Umno insider Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh takes his seat at the apex of the judiciary, he inherits not merely a bench but a burden.
27 Jul 2025 - 12:00PM
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Why Malaysia seeks enduring Asean-GCC-China cooperation
27 Jul 2025 - 10:00AM
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Asean’s credibility at stake as Thai-Cambodia border clash rages on
27 Jul 2025 - 6:45AM
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Thai, Cambodian leaders to discuss ceasefire in Malaysia
Despite diplomatic efforts, fighting continued on Sunday along parts of the contested border, with both sides refusing to budge and trading blame.
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Malaysians demand ‘liar’ PM Anwar step down in mass protest
The opposition-organised rally targets Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim over unfulfilled promises and alleged authoritarian tendencies.
26 Jul 2025 - 6:56PM
Malaysia
Anwar’s ‘Reformasi’ reversal? Malaysia’s judicial bulwark faces a familiar siege
Once a victim of Malaysia’s politicised courts, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim now stands accused of undermining judicial independence.
26 Jul 2025 - 8:00AM
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Thailand warns of ‘war’ with Cambodia, declares martial law in border areas
Thailand declared martial law after deadly clashes with Cambodia left at least 16 dead and thousands displaced.
25 Jul 2025 - 10:48PM
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Thailand-Cambodia tensions a test for Asean’s peace mandate
Analysts urge Asean to act quickly and facilitate dialogue, but warn the bloc’s efforts may ‘no longer be sufficient’ given limited tools for intervention.
25 Jul 2025 - 12:10AM
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Facing Trump’s 25% tariff threat, Malaysia seeks deal below 20%
Trade Minister Zafrul Aziz is hopeful for a deal by August 1, but Kuala Lumpur is resisting US demands on EV tax breaks and ownership limits.
24 Jul 2025 - 8:40PM
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Malaysia says no evidence of Jho Low living in China with fake passport
Malaysia’s home minister says the government is working with international authorities to catch the 1MDB fugitive.
24 Jul 2025 - 2:49PM
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‘Rules for thee’: is Malaysia’s Anwar being hypocritical about rallies?
The chief secretary told state employees that attending the protest would go against the National Principles of loyalty to king and country.
24 Jul 2025 - 3:27PM
Malaysia
Malaysia unveils 100 ringgit handout, fuel subsidy to calm cost-of-living anger
All Malaysians aged 18 and over will receive a one-off payment next month, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced on Wednesday.
23 Jul 2025 - 2:59PM
Asean
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US ‘lone wolf’ doctrine in Southeast Asia cedes ground to China
Rather than viewing Beijing’s regional inroads as setbacks, Washington seems more than happy to weaken once-cherished bonds with allies.
23 Jul 2025 - 10:13AM
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Malaysia a target for Israeli spies over Gaza stance, Anwar warns
Prime minister points to recent gun smuggling case as evidence of Israel’s Mossad among intelligence agencies operating in Malaysia.
22 Jul 2025 - 5:42PM
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‘No way’: Malaysia’s digital ID drive stalls as data fears loom large
A botched roll-out and data leaks involving millions in recent years have made Malaysians wary of adding the app.
22 Jul 2025 - 1:07PM
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Malaysia’s top court to hear Anwar’s immunity bid in sexual harassment case
The prime minister faces a civil suit filed by a former research aide who has accused him of sexual assault at his private residence in 2018.
21 Jul 2025 - 4:45PM
Asean
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As trade deals show, the US now seeks rent from Asean, not partnership
If Washington keeps treating Asean as a cash register, it will accelerate what it fears: a pivot towards China.
20 Jul 2025 - 8:30PM
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Malaysia’s Mahathir Mohamad: a 100-year mixed legacy
From nation-building triumphs to institutional erosion, the 100-year legacy of Malaysia’s two-time prime minister is complex.
20 Jul 2025 - 10:30AM
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Is 1MDB fugitive Jho Low in China? Malaysian PM vows to investigate new claims
Malaysia’s PM said he would look into fresh claims that 1MDB fugitive Jho Low is living in Shanghai and using a forged Australian passport.
19 Jul 2025 - 10:47PM
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How China’s pragmatic balancing puts it in Asean pole position
Prioritising Asean’s needs over ensuring reciprocity has given China a level of credibility the US lacks amid Trump’s trade tirades.
19 Jul 2025 - 5:30AM
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No to Nick Adams: Malaysian activists warn of protests against US envoy pick
The appointment could test Malaysia’s diplomatic pragmatism as it seeks a trade deal with the US amid Gaza tensions, analysts say.
18 Jul 2025 - 6:01PM
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Malaysia has a new chief justice but appointment stirs fresh controversy
Wan Ahmad Farid’s political ties to 1MDB scandal-hit Najib have raised concerns about judicial independence.
18 Jul 2025 - 6:49PM
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Malaysian lawyers’ march a marker of falling public trust in Anwar
Greater transparency could go a long way in restoring Malaysians’ belief in their prime minister.
18 Jul 2025 - 10:30AM
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In no rush to judge: Malaysia’s rulers forgo naming new justices
A prolonged leadership vacuum in the judiciary could damage public trust in Malaysia’s legal system, experts warn.
17 Jul 2025 - 12:44AM
Malaysia
Malaysia to seek lawyers’ views as anger over judge selection process mounts
With the judiciary facing a severe shortage soon, lawyers are concerned about potential political interference to fill the vacancies.
15 Jul 2025 - 4:55PM
Malaysia
Anwar’s big surprise? Malaysians sceptical over ‘tribute’ teaser post
Malaysia’s prime minister posted a cryptic ‘Coming Soon’ message on social media on Monday, stirring speculation about what it could mean.
15 Jul 2025 - 5:14PM
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Malaysia’s PKR in bind over judicial crisis, Anwar’s daughter at protest march
Nurul Izzah’s presence at the march goes against party line, is an ‘implicit rebuke’ of Anwar’s position on the crisis, says lawmaker Rafizi Ramli.
14 Jul 2025 - 11:06PM
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Malaysia’s judicial crisis deepens with leaked memo from classified meeting
Anwar’s daughter, Nurul Izzah, joins a Malaysian Bar rally calling for investigations into Terrirudin ‘to safeguard judicial independence’.
15 Jul 2025 - 9:42AM
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