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Capital
Kuala Lumpur
Head of State
Sultan Ibrahim ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar
Head of Government
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim
Malaysian politics
How a pig farm dispute exposed fault lines in Malaysia’s multiracial politics
A pig farm ban in Selangor has turned the issue into a flashpoint involving royal influence, minority livelihoods and cultural sensitivity.
3 hours ago
Malaysian politics
Second snap state poll in Malaysia signals cracks in Anwar’s coalition
4 hours ago
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Education
Malaysia’s new university rules rekindle multilingualism debate
5 Jun 2026 - 11:02AM
Thailand
‘Lowest point’: Thai shrimp industry reels from Malaysia import ban
The ban comes as Thailand’s embattled fisheries sector faces increased competition, tariffs, shrimp disease, rising costs and reduced catch.
4 Jun 2026 - 4:58PM
Mainland China
For those caught in China’s ‘involution’, RedNote offers a solution: Malaysia
Besides Malaysia’s education system, the influencers say the widespread use of Mandarin in the country is a big draw for Chinese visitors.
4 Jun 2026 - 4:42PM
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Energy
Malaysia taps Hong Kong battery firm to power ambitions for electricity grid
The deal will help tackle solar storage challenges and comes as Malaysia prepares to roll out its first major grid-scale battery procurement.
3 Jun 2026 - 5:30PM
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Singapore
Deadly crash in alleged luxury car race renews Malaysia’s road safety concerns
A 19-year-old driver, reportedly a Singapore university student, was arrested over the accident that also killed four members of a family.
3 Jun 2026 - 3:56PM
Social media
Could Malaysia’s under-16 social media ban expose children to new online risks?
Experts warn age checks could expose sensitive identity data while pushing determined minors towards harder-to-monitor spaces.
2 Jun 2026 - 7:40PM
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Anwar Ibrahim
Malaysia’s Umno banks on Johor state election to lure Malay votes in stronghold
The Umno-led BN coalition defends its decision not to partner with PH in Johor, saying the election is to win the voters’ mandate again.
2 Jun 2026 - 5:12PM
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Norway
‘Norway caused the problem’: Malaysia chases scrapped missile deal refund
Defence Minister Khaled said the government was exploring alternatives from other countries, including Italy, France and South Korea.
2 Jun 2026 - 3:00PM
Banking & finance
Fear of missing out: why Asia-Pacific firms chase AI despite scant returns
Survey shows many enterprises across the region invest heavily in AI, worried that their rivals will outpace them.
2 Jun 2026 - 1:15PM
SCMP Highlights
Japan’s Russia concern, firms pick Malaysia over Singapore: 7 Asia highlights
From Japan’s concerns about Russian military activity to moon bears freed in Laos, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.
2 Jun 2026 - 1:08PM
Russia
Why oil-hungry Asia ignores risks linked to Russia’s ‘dark fleet’
Asia prioritises fuel needs over security risks from Russian oil to survive the energy crisis, despite sanctions and diplomatic dilemmas.
2 Jun 2026 - 10:03AM
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Anwar Ibrahim
Snap polls in Malaysia’s Johor set up clash between Anwar’s ruling allies
The state contest is set to pit federal partners PH and BN against each other despite their power-sharing pact in Putrajaya.
1 Jun 2026 - 8:32PM
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Defence
‘We are a small country’: why Malaysia is resisting US defence spending call
Malaysia faces a dilemma in modernising an ageing military without overwhelming public finances or appearing to choose sides, analysts say.
1 Jun 2026 - 5:56PM
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Religion
Shotgun sacrifice: anger as Malaysian state leader shoots Eid cow
A viral 38-second clip of Perlis chief minister Abu Bakar Hamzah shooting a cow with a shotgun has sparked a police investigation.
1 Jun 2026 - 11:53AM
Social media
Malaysia bars under-16s from social media as new rules come into force
Malaysia’s roll-out of strict age-gating rules follows on the heels of Australia and Indonesia in the push to protect children online.
1 Jun 2026 - 10:32AM
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US-China relations
US takes step to halt Nvidia AI chip shipments to Chinese overseas subsidiaries
Surprise move suggests US chips may have been making their way to the subsidiaries of Chinese firms based in places such as Malaysia.
1 Jun 2026 - 7:24AM
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Singapore
Shangri-La Dialogue: can Asia do ‘less Shangri-La, more ships, more subs’?
In response to Hegseth’s call, participants at the Singapore forum say defence spending levels have to factor in different countries’ needs.
31 May 2026 - 11:46PM
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Shangri-La Dialogue
Malaysia blasts ‘conspicuously muted’ response over axed Norway missile deal
Defence Minister Khaled told the Shangri-La Dialogue that Oslo’s move was ‘destructive’ to the credibility of the rules-based global order.
31 May 2026 - 6:23PM
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Asean
Asian Angle
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Where Southeast Asians really want to live, work and travel
While Thailand leads for tourism, Singapore and Japan are the top draws for work, revealing uneven regional soft power dynamics.
31 May 2026 - 10:00AM
Singapore
17 nations launch pact to protect vital undersea cables amid US, China absence
Singapore’s defence chief tells the Shangri-La Dialogue the pact aims to explore potential areas of collaboration and share best practices.
1 Jun 2026 - 9:40AM
Singapore
US senator warns of Indo-Pacific risks as Hegseth stresses ‘quiet’ tactics
Hegseth told the Shangri-La Dialogue that the US remained committed to the region as Duckworth criticised his policy and burden-sharing demands.
31 May 2026 - 5:45PM
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Anwar Ibrahim
Asian Angle
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Malaysia’s 3R catch-all risks turning every grievance into a threat
Conflating local governance concerns with racial and religious slights threatens pluralism and stifles legitimate public policy debate.
30 May 2026 - 10:00AM
Singapore
Rising costs in Singapore spur business migration as regional alternatives rise
Analysts say the economic gains could come with trade-offs, such as increasing income inequality between skilled and unskilled workers.
30 May 2026 - 4:30PM
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Food and Drinks
Hong Kong-style cha chaan teng cafes thrive globally as Gen-Z embraces nostalgic dining
Cha chaan teng were built on reinvention and resourcefulness. Now, as a new generation claims them for the digital age, PostMag finds everyone hungry for more.
30 May 2026 - 8:00AM
Religion
Beyond bans: why fringe Islamic movements still find followers in Malaysia
Observers say the appeal of alternative religious communities cannot be addressed by bans and rehabilitation classes alone.
29 May 2026 - 4:42PM
The Philippines
Philippines lags behind neighbours on tourism. How will it step up its game?
While the bloc’s chairmanship is a plus point, Manila needs to overcome accessibility challenges to attract more regional tourists.
29 May 2026 - 8:38PM
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