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Anwar Ibrahim
Anwar Ibrahim
The latest news on Anwar Ibrahim, Malaysian politician and Prime Minister of Malaysia, including Malaysian political news and updates.
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10 Aug 1947
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Prime Minister of Malaysia
Malaysian lawyers protest against a delay in appointing the country’s top judges near the Prime Minister’s Office in Putrajaya on Monday. Photo: AFP
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.

Malaysia

Anwar’s big surprise? Malaysians sceptical over ‘tribute’ teaser post

Malaysia

Malaysia’s PKR in bind over judicial crisis, Anwar’s daughter at protest march

Malaysia

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’.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s daughter Nurul Izzah (centre) marches with members of the Malaysian Bar to demand an investigation into the latest claims. Photo: Handout
Malaysia

‘Not welcome here’: Malaysia lashes out at ‘Zionist’ US envoy pick Nick Adams

Critics have blasted as an ‘insult’ the push to appoint a self-styled ‘Alpha Male’ known for his Islamophobic tirades as US ambassador.

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Asean

Fulfil ‘wish list’ for peace before holding election, Asean urges Myanmar junta

Asean foreign ministers continue to urge implementation of the Five-Point Consensus despite the junta’s refusal to cooperate.

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Asean

Malaysia warns bilateral talks only avenue for Asean to negotiate US tariffs

All but two Asean states were served with tariff letters from Trump earlier this week, with Vietnam the bloc’s only member to secure a trade deal.

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Shipping containers are stacked at Westport in Klang on the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The latest tariff salvos by US President Donald Trump have triggered widespread anxiety among Southeast Asia’s economies, most of which are reliant on US demand. Photo: AP
Malaysia

Malaysia’s fighter jet deal to ‘quietly’ boost South China Sea defences

The jets are part of a close, ‘under the radar’ US-Malaysia defence partnership, even as Kuala Lumpur continues engaging China positively, analysts say.

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United States

Rubio, Lavrov discuss ‘new idea’ on Ukraine at Asean meet in Malaysia

The US Secretary of State met the Russian Foreign minister in Malaysia and expressed disappointment about Ukraine, while Lavrov offered a new idea for peace.

China-Asean relations

China blasts ‘immoral’ US trade practices, courts Asean on free trade unity

Foreign Minister Wang Yi presses Southeast Asian countries to not undermine interests of ‘third parties’ as region grapples with US tariffs.

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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (right) stressed cooperation as he described US trade practices as “unreasonable and immoral” during a meeting on Thursday with Md. Touhid Hossain, a foreign affairs adviser for Bangladesh. Photo: Handout
Asean

Rubio assures Malaysia has more time to negotiate US tariffs, Anwar says

Rubio reiterates to Anwar that Malaysia remains an important US partner and Washington is keen to boost cooperation with Asean.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio with Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim at the Prime Minister’s Office in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday. Photo: Pool via Reuters
Malaysia

Mahathir turns 100, still shaping Malaysia’s political landscape

The former prime minister’s work ethic ‘puts many to shame’, his honorary ‘grandson’ Syed Saddiq says.

Asean

Video | Malaysia’s Anwar slams tariffs as Asean leaders meet

Malaysia

Malaysia’s Anwar to confront Rubio over US tariffs amid fears about 25% levy

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is attending an Asean summit – his first official visit to the region since Donald Trump’s return.

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (left) looks on as President Donald Trump speaks at a cabinet meeting on Tuesday. Photo: EPA
Malaysia

Malaysia seeks urgent trade talks with US after 25% tariff blow

Trump suggested tariffs could be lifted if Malaysia shifts manufacturing to the US. Malaysia says it wants a ‘mutually beneficial’ deal.

Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim at Sunday’s Brics summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Photo: AFP
Asean

Will Myanmar block East Timor’s Asean entry? The junta draws a red line

Myanmar’s military regime is attempting to block East Timor’s accession over its engagement with the ousted National Unity Government.

Brics

‘We don’t want an emperor’: Brazil’s Lula speaks up as Brics silent on tariffs

Brazilian leader doesn’t think ‘it’s very responsible and serious for a president … of the US to threaten the world over the internet’.

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Asean

Trump’s Vietnam tariff pact challenges Asean unity in key summit

Vietnam’s deal with the US leaves the rest of the bloc’s members more vulnerable to direct pressure from Washington, analysts say.

The Asean logo in front of Malaysia’s Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur. Asean foreign ministers are meeting in the city from Tuesday to Friday. Photo: AFP
Brics

Trump vows tariff boost for ‘anti-American’ policies as China calls for Brics action

Trade restrictions may worsen ‘economic disparities’ and affect ‘prospects for global economic development’: Brics declaration.

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Malaysia

Malaysia’s judicial crisis: Anwar’s party members want him to ‘clear the air’

Former ministers Rafizi and Nik Nazmi are calling for royal and parliamentary inquiries into the alleged irregularities.

Brics

Brics leaders urge cohesion, trade and use of local currency to grow clout

At Brics business forum, Malaysia’s Anwar Ibrahim calls on emerging markets bloc to learn from Asean to challenge Western dominance.

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (left) and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (right) shake hands at the opening ceremony of the Brics Business Forum in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Saturday. Photo: Ricardo Stuckert/ Brazil’s Presidency
Malaysia

‘Risk is very real’: Malaysia’s Anwar gambles on petrol subsidy cuts

Malaysia’s ruling coalition suffered a by-election loss after its diesel subsidy cuts, demonstrating the risks of the coming RON95 reforms.

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Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. His government is still planning to go ahead with petrol subsidy cuts in the second half of this year. Photo: AFP
Malaysia

Malaysia’s Anwar ends Europe tour on a high note with US$20 billion Airbus deal

Malaysia Airlines and Air Asia sign deals to buy as many as 90 Airbus aircraft as part of their expansion plans.

Hong Kong environmental issues

Letters | Taking stock of 36 years in environmental protection

Readers discuss how to cherish our planet, Malaysia’s whistle-blower protection law, and China’s investors.

Malaysia

Malaysia’s new ‘luxury’ taxes hit the middle class where it hurts

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim promised the new taxes would only affect the rich, but many ordinary families are starting to feel the pinch.

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Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur’s Aerotrain suffers double trouble after US$100 million relaunch

Kuala Lumpur’s Aerotrain, relaunched a week ago after a test ride by the prime minister, has already suffered two service disruptions, including one from flooding.

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Kuala Lumpur International Airport’s new Aerotrain. Photo: Ministry of Transport Malaysia
Singapore

‘3 is better than 2’: could Indonesia have a role in Johor-Singapore trade zone?

Singapore Trade Minister Gan Kim Yong raises the possibility at a forum of bringing Indonesia ‘to this equation’, pointing to the Batam, Bintan and Karimun island grouping.

Indonesia

Indonesia and Malaysia set model for dispute resolution with Ambalat pact

The neighbours will jointly develop Ambalat despite their decades-long disagreement over ownership of the resource-rich sea block.

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