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The latest news on Anwar Ibrahim, Malaysian politician and Prime Minister of Malaysia, including Malaysian political news and updates.
Born
10 Aug 1947
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Prime Minister of Malaysia
last updated:
4 December, 2024
The Horsburgh Lighthouse on Pedra Branca island, which marks the eastern entrance to the Straits of Singapore between Singapore and Malaysia. Photo: Shutterstock
Malaysia

Can Malaysia’s Mahathir outwit ‘common enemy’ Anwar over Pedra Branca row?

A recommendation for a probe into Mahathir Mohamad over the island saga has triggered the ex-leader into forming an anti-Anwar coalition.

Malaysia

PM Anwar’s approval rises as Malaysia faces economic concerns

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Malaysia

Gruesome deaths of cats at Malaysian campus spark outrage from animal lovers

Asean

Anwar’s pick of Thaksin as adviser raises fears of ex-PM favouring Myanmar junta

Myanmar resistance groups are concerned that the former Thai leader will align his business interests with those of the military junta.

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Thailand’s former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra arrives at a tech event in Bangkok on December 4. Photo: AFP
Malaysia

My Take | Is Anwar’s anti-corruption pledge in Malaysia facing a reality check after 2 years?

Anwar’s promise to eradicate corruption faces a reality check after ex-first lady Rosmah Mansor was acquitted of money laundering charges.

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Malaysia

‘This is what I call justice’: Najib’s wife cleared of money-laundering charges

Rosmah described the Kuala Lumpur High Court’s ruling as a true representation of justice.

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Malaysia

Pricey Chinese ‘rebadge’? Malaysia’s first home-grown EV splits opinions

Proton’s e.Mas7 struggles to convince EV fans, with some praising its good value and others dismissing the car as an overpriced model.

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Malaysia’s first locally produced electric vehicle, the e.Mas7, was launched in Kuala Lumpur on December 16. Photo: AFP
Malaysia

Anwar’s ‘problematic’ appointment of Thaksin as adviser stuns Mahathir

Thaksin Shinawatra’s appointment took place during an official visit by Paetongtarn, the tycoon’s daughter and Thailand’s PM, to Malaysia.

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Malaysia

Thailand’s Thaksin to advise Malaysian PM on Asean chairmanship

The Thai billionaire, who has insisted that he’s retired from politics, is set to advise Malaysia’s prime minister in an informal capacity.

Malaysia

Malaysia and Thailand seek to revive border area with bridge and rail upgrade

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says both countries will work towards a comprehensive peace plan for their border region.

Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra speak in a joint press conference in Putrajaya on Monday. Photo: AFP
Malaysia

Anwar urges ‘extraordinary speed’ in AI adoption to drive digital economy

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has made artificial intelligence a key focus of his administration to support billion-dollar tech investments.

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An artificial intelligence robot using machine learning and AI to analyse a person’s health and give advice. Photo: Shutterstock
Malaysia

Najib’s house arrest at ‘discretion’ of Malaysia’s king, Anwar says

Sultan Ibrahim of Johor will make the decision on Najib Razak’s fate, Malaysia’s current prime minister told parliament.

Malaysia

Call for Singapore island probe a bid to smear me as ‘treacherous’: Mahathir

The ex-PM is also facing a corruption crackdown that he and his associates say is targeted at opponents of his former protégé Anwar Ibrahim.

Indonesia

Insult of tea seller by Indonesian cleric unites Malaysians in outcry

The saga prompted Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim to warn against high-handed attitudes from those supposedly well-versed in religion.

Miftah Maulana Habiburrahman, a cleric from Java, was criticised by Indonesians and Malaysians for scolding an iced tea seller who was selling during his lecture. Photo: PCNU Kabupaten Magelang/YouTube
Malaysia

Will Malaysia’s Mahathir face criminal probe over island lost to Singapore?

A commission claims Mahathir misled the government about a disputed island awarded to Singapore, risking up to seven years in prison if convicted.

Malaysia’s former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad speaks during the Nikkei Forum “Future of Asia” in Tokyo on May 24. Photo: AFP
Malaysia

Malaysia, Singapore postpone Johor special economic zone deal

Malaysia’s prime minister said the planned signing was rescheduled after Singapore’s Lawrence Wong contracted Covid-19.

Malaysia

Malaysia to foot US$250 million flood bill amid warning of more misery

Severe floods have displaced thousands of residents and destroyed homes and crops, worsening the plight of the poorest communities in Kelantan.

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Malaysia

Nearly 40,000 evacuated as Malaysia’s Golok River water level hits record high

The Golok River, bordering Thailand, has reached its highest level since 1997, with the situation exacerbated by La Niña.

A file photo of flooded houses in Tersang village in Rantau Panjang town on December 15, 2022. Photo: dpa/file
Malaysia

Malaysian military investigates latest death at cadet college

The case at Universiti Teknologi Mara is the latest in a string of alleged abuse after PM Anwar Ibrahim condemned bullying trends.

Malaysia

Malaysia eyes Southeast Asia’s EV hub with Hyundai’s US$500 million investment

Trade-dependent Malaysia is seeking new partners and markets as tariffs from the US-China trade wars bite.

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Malaysia

Malaysian PM Anwar denies conflict of interest in corporate sponsor row

Anwar says the government paid its share of flight expenses for a two-week overseas tour, amid accusations of favouritism and corruption.

Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim at the Apec Economic Leaders’ Meeting at the Convention Centre in Lima on November 16. Photo: AFP
Malaysia

Swatch wins court battle over seized LGBTQ-themed watches in Malaysia

The decision comes after the government banned LGBTQ references on Swatch products, citing concerns about morality and public interest.

Logo of Swiss watchmaker Swatch Group is pictured on a store in Geneva, Switzerland. Photo: Reuters
SCMP Highlights

Recap | Donald Trump tariff tantrums, Japan’s first-kiss crisis: 5 latest reads on Asia

Explore the impact of potential Trump tariffs on Southeast Asia, economic challenges in Malaysia, and more.

Malaysia

Anwar’s 2 years in power: Malaysia’s economy booms but reforms sputter

While Anwar brought economic and political stability to the country, he has largely abandoned his core agenda to win back Malay support.

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Malaysia

Daim Zainuddin acquitted of graft charges by Malaysian court after his death

The corruption charges, related to the late politician and businessman’s alleged failure to declare his assets, were dropped on Wednesday.

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Former Finance Minister Daim Zainuddin arrives at Session Court in Kuala Lumpur before being charged with failing to declare assets on January 29, 2024. Photo: EPA-EFE
Malaysia

Widow of Malaysia’s Daim insists on case against late ex-minister to go on

Naimah Khalid says Daim wanted ‘his day in court’ to clear his name in a case slammed by their family as ‘politically motivated’.

Then Malaysian Finance Minister Daim Zainuddin chairs an Asean meeting in Kuala Lumpur in 2001. Photo: AFP
Ukraine war

Malaysia’s Ukraine stance, closeness to Russia could harm its image: analysts

Kuala Lumpur’s refusal to condemn Moscow and growing ties with Putin in a bid to join the Brics bloc may undermine its non-aligned stance.

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Malaysia

Daim Zainuddin’s complex legacy and the twilight of Malaysia’s old guard

With the ex-minister’s death, questions arise about the enduring impact of cronyism and the possibility of a new political era in Malaysia.

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