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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
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.
2 Jul 2025 - 6:00PM
Malaysia
‘Something is rotten’: concerns mount over Malaysia’s judicial vacuum
2 Jul 2025 - 3:52PM
Malaysia
Malaysia faces judicial void as chief justice set to retire without successor
1 Jul 2025 - 3:29PM
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Malaysia
Soft soil caused Malaysia’s huge gas pipeline fire: authorities
A high-level special committee will be formed to ensure sufficient measures are in place to prevent the incident from recurring.
30 Jun 2025 - 7:56PM
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Malaysia
Malaysia chases US$1 billion in global assets linked to late tycoon Daim
Malaysia’s anti-corruption agency said it will work with foreign authorities to obtain more information such as the source of funds.
29 Jun 2025 - 10:36AM
Malaysia
Malaysian PM relents, exempts some imported fruits from tax after backlash
The prime minister earlier urged Malaysians to eat local fruits like papayas and bananas.
26 Jun 2025 - 1:38PM
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SCMP Highlights
Malaysia’s petrol subsidy cuts, Australian woman’s death: 7 Asia highlights
From an Australian woman’s caffeine overdose to fatal virus fears in Japan, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.
24 Jun 2025 - 1:15PM
Asean
Asean credibility at stake as Thailand-Cambodia tensions escalate: analysts
Diplomatic rift raises fresh questions over Asean unity and bloc’s ability to mediate conflicts between member states, observers say.
20 Jun 2025 - 7:31PM
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Malaysia’s Anwar flip-flops on petrol subsidy cuts: ‘no means yes’?
Malaysians have taken to social media to question the prime minister’s shifting positions on the planned cuts.
20 Jun 2025 - 11:41AM
Malaysia
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Caught in the chip war, Malaysia must rethink its US–China balancing act
Allegations of Chinese chip access via Malaysia highlight the growing costs of staying neutral.
20 Jun 2025 - 10:30AM
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Malaysia
Malaysia’s Anwar: nobody can dictate how friendly we should be to US or China
The prime minister said that trade-reliant Malaysia was ‘pragmatic’ in its policies and open to all.
19 Jun 2025 - 5:51PM
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SCMP Highlights
Philippines’ ‘mole people’, 1 survivor in Air India crash: 7 Asia highlights
From plight of homeless living underground to man walking away from Air India crash, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.
17 Jun 2025 - 12:17PM
Malaysia
Unfazed by public uproar, Malaysia’s Anwar says petrol subsidy cuts still a go
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim insists the controversial move, set for July, will benefit those most in need.
17 Jun 2025 - 3:12PM
Malaysia
Israel-Iran war adds to ‘polycrisis’ engulfing oil market, Petronas CEO warns
Tengku Muhammad Taufik urges region to diversify and scale up its energy portfolio, as oil prices surge amid geopolitical turmoil.
16 Jun 2025 - 6:20PM
Asean
Asian Angle
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Trump tariffs challenge Asean’s unity and economic stability
As Trump’s tariff policies threaten Asean solidarity, the bloc should focus on regional trade to maintain stability and prevent division amid divergent responses.
15 Jun 2025 - 10:00AM
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Malaysia
Warnings of higher rents, house prices as Malaysia gets ready for new taxes
The new government taxes, aimed at addressing budget deficits, have sparked outrage, with Malaysians concerned that they will ultimately pay more for everything.
13 Jun 2025 - 3:07PM
Malaysia
Former Anwar aide acquitted of drug and firearms charges, claims persecution
Muhammed Yusoff Rawther has earlier filed a civil suit against the Malaysian prime minister for sexual harassment.
12 Jun 2025 - 9:16PM
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Thailand
Outcome of Thailand-Cambodia border talks in the balance amid ‘trust deficit’
Bangkok’s resistance to Phnom Penh’s attempts to ‘internationalise’ the border dispute is likely to affect the meeting, experts say.
12 Jun 2025 - 5:50PM
US-China relations
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Why US defence chief’s attack on China won’t find favour in Southeast Asia
The US is playing up the ‘China threat’ and wants allies in Asia to increase defence spending, but it may find this to be a hard sell.
11 Jun 2025 - 8:30PM
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Malaysia
Fans of Malaysia’s Rafizi face police probes as internal party feud intensifies
At least 20 social media users are under investigation by the communications commission, the former minister says.
11 Jun 2025 - 3:13PM
Malaysia
Malaysia’s Anwar given second chance to prove immunity from sexual assault suit
The Court of Appeals has ruled for a stay on all proceedings until it can be decided if the prime minister would need to answer the suit.
10 Jun 2025 - 5:02PM
Malaysia
Fresh tax on luxuries a hard sell for Malaysia’s Anwar as popularity wanes
Taxes of between 5 and 10 per cent will be imposed on ‘discretionary and non-essential’ goods and services from July 1.
12 Jun 2025 - 1:05PM
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SCMP Highlights
Megaquake scare in Japan, Philippines boosts air power: 7 Asia highlights
From fears of a megaquake in Japan to South Korea’s new president, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.
10 Jun 2025 - 12:34PM
Malaysia
Malaysian cartoonist vows to sue authorities over his ‘travel ban’
Fahmi Reza, who has published satirical artworks targeting Malaysian politicians, was planning to travel to Singapore when he was stopped.
9 Jun 2025 - 2:36PM
Malaysia
Malaysians resist censorship as book bans increase, include rom-com novels
Book lovers lament being at the mercy of ‘faceless officers’ who decide what the public can read, as the number of banned titles grows.
9 Jun 2025 - 10:24AM
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Thailand
Border tensions rise as Thailand and Cambodia reinforce troops after May 28 clash
The two governments have issued statements committing to dialogue following a brief skirmish on May 28 that resulted in the death of a Cambodian soldier.
7 Jun 2025 - 4:05PM
Asean
Opinion
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How Trump’s tariffs could benefit Asean in the long run
While the tariffs may undermine the bloc’s growth in the short term, they are spurring increased cooperation between member states and with others.
6 Jun 2025 - 6:30PM
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Malaysia
Malaysia orders telecoms firms to hand over user data, raising privacy concerns
The government claims it’s for a mobile project, but critics cite data security risks.
6 Jun 2025 - 11:15PM
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