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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
A pro-Russian rebel checks the wreckage of MH17 at the crash site on July 22, 2014. Photo: AP
Malaysia

Malaysia’s Anwar urged to ‘seek justice’ for MH17 victims during Putin meeting

Malaysia has a ‘moral responsibility’ to seek justice for the victims, even if it means jeopardising Russia relations, experts say.

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Malaysia

Malaysia’s Anwar risks single term as PM, minister warns, as party rift widens

Malaysia

Malaysia extends term of anti-corruption head by one year

Malaysia

Asian Angle | Will Malaysia gravitate further towards China in ‘new golden era’ of ties?

A flurry of agreements signed during the Chinese president’s visit last month signals Malaysia’s economic pivot towards Beijing.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping (left) and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim during a meeting in Putrajaya, outside Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on April 16. Photo: Pool via AP
Malaysia

Malaysia’s Nurul Izzah Anwar aims for PKR’s No 2, rebuts ‘family party’ claims

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s eldest child says her family has faced nepotism claims since her father started the reform movement in 1998.

United States

Opinion | What countries aligning with Trump must ask themselves

It is becoming increasingly clear that the “America first” policy sees an inherent conflict between the US and the rest of the world.

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Malaysia

Rifts emerge over push for Malaysian PM’s daughter to become party No 2

Elevating Nurul Izzah poses a dilemma for PM Anwar Ibrahim, who has based his platform on principles of transparency, integrity, and a strong anti-corruption message.

Nurul Izzah Anwar, the daughter of the Malaysia’s PM Anwar Ibrahim, is being pushed for deputy party leadership. Photo: Hadi Azmi
Malaysia

Anwar optimistic about resolving Petronas-Petros dispute in Sarawak

The dispute over gas distribution rights escalated last week, with a Petronas subsidiary receiving notices from the Sarawak state government.

Malaysia

Letters | Malaysia’s engagement with Myanmar is a smart move for Asean

Readers discuss Anwar’s leadership on Myanmar’s civil war, and the future of Hong Kong’s dollar peg.

Malaysia

Malaysia delays sales tax expansion amid Trump’s tariff pressure

The Malaysian government’s decision to postpone its tax expansion should provide relief for businesses amid trade war uncertainties.

Women counts Malaysian ringgit. Malaysia has postponed a sales tax expansion to ease business strain from US tariffs. Photo: Shutterstock
Malaysia

Malaysia’s Forest City: will funds from family offices be a lifeline?

The development has been plagued by delays brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic and bankruptcy battles.

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Condominiums at Forest City in Malaysia’s Johor state. Photo: AFP
Diplomacy

Opinion | As Trump rides roughshod over trade, China is ready to pick up the pieces

China’s message of stable cooperation is resonating as Trump accelerates the birth of a post-US world with rising powers independent of US whims.

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Malaysia

Why do people keep getting into trouble over Malaysia’s flag?

Recent inaccuracies in the national flag’s depiction have upset the public, where even small errors are seen as national insults.

Diplomacy

Opinion | China showcases its neighbourhood diplomacy across Southeast Asia

President Xi Jinping’s recent trip to Vietnam, Malaysia and Cambodia highlighted China’s commitment to fostering regional harmony.

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Malaysia

Malaysians poor? ‘We have free healthcare, grandpa,’ they tell Bill O’Reilly

The US political commentator drew the ire of Malaysians by suggesting they were too poor to buy a hat or afford a proper meal.

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Bill O’Reilly hosts the No Spin News channel on YouTube. Photo: Instagram/Bill O’Reilly
Malaysia

My Take | As US tariffs put jobs on the line, can Malaysia afford to cut petrol subsidies?

With US tariff uncertainty jeopardising Malaysian jobs, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim must weigh the necessity of slashing subsidies.

Malaysia

AI-generated image of durian farm in Malaysia raises stink over land dispute

Image fuels speculation about more illegal planters in Pahang’s forests, while analysts also warn of lack of safeguards against manipulated content.

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Malaysia

‘Tone-deaf’: Malaysia’s health ministry chided for lush event amid workers’ woes

Critics called the Malaysian Health Ministry’s lavish Hari Raya event “tone-deaf”, as healthcare workers are reportedly underpaid and overworked.

The Majlis Sambutan Hari Raya Aidilfitri 2025 event by Malaysia’s Health Ministry. Photo: Facebook/Dr Dzulkefly
The Philippines

‘We grieve like orphans’: Filipinos mourn death of Pope Francis

Many Filipinos recall the pontiff’s supportive and caring ways, saying he ‘gave voice to the marginalised, the voiceless and powerless’.

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US-China trade war

What did China’s Xi Jinping achieve on his trip to Southeast Asia?

Xi was hoping to galvanise support for a united front against US tariffs. Each country had its own response, observer says.

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Malaysia

Malaysia may benefit from China’s Boeing snub – but at what price?

Airline may face strong headwinds in the form of rising cost of parts and declining passenger numbers, analysts warn.

Malaysia Airlines plans to phase out older Boeing 737 variants that have formed the backbone of its single-aisle fleet for over six decades. Photo: Reuters
Malaysia

Malaysia’s Anwar meets Myanmar junta leader in week of tricky diplomacy

Critics warn the engagement in Anwar’s capacity as Asean chair risks handing a rare legitimacy win to Min Aung Hlaing’s regime.

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Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (right) arrives at an airport in Bangkok on April 17. Photo: Prime Minister’s Office of Malaysia/AFP
US-China relations

Editorial | Xi’s charm offensive in Southeast Asia is perfect foil to Trump

If trade war results in stronger relations between China and neighbours, it will be an outcome that Trump may have failed to anticipate.

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Malaysia

Malay-speaking Chinese journalists become overnight sensation in Malaysia

In soft-power win, viral video of Chinese journalists describing their lunch in fluent Malay has earned praise from Malaysians.

Malaysia

Video | Xi Jinping calls for closer China-Asean trade ties

Xi told Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim that Beijing was ready to upgrade its free-trade deal with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in the face of Trump tariffs

President Xi Jinping calls for closer China-Asean trade ties during his Malaysia visit
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Malaysia

Xi’s visit: Malaysia ‘stands with China’ amid US tariff threat, Anwar says

The two countries signed a raft of deals spanning AI, infrastructure and agriculture as both leaders spoke out in defence of open trade.

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(From left) Chinese President Xi Jinping, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Malaysian King Sultan Ibrahim at a welcome ceremony at the national palace in Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday. Photo: AFP
US-China relations

Xi Jinping arrives in Malaysia as Trump tariffs push China closer to neighbours

Chinese leader hails ‘golden 50 years’ of ties as he lands in the country, where he is greeted by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

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Malaysia

China’s Xi arrives in Malaysia as Asean grapples with Trump tariff threats

Chinese president will meet Malaysia’s king and prime minister, with visit expected to usher in a rush of deals and increased cooperation.

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