Advertisement
Advertisement
Malaysia
TOPIC
 / location

Malaysia

Malaysia
Malaysia
Latest news, in-depth features and opinion on Malaysia, covering politics, economy, society and the Asean member-nation’s relationships with China, Singapore, and other Southeast Asian countries.
Capital
Kuala Lumpur
Head of State
Sultan Ibrahim ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar
Head of Government
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim
Anwar Ibrahim
A firefighter battles a fast-moving brush fire amid heavy smoke in South Kalimantan, Indonesia, on Tuesday. Photo: AFP
Motorcyclists ride along a road heavily obscured by thick haze from nearby wildfires in South Kalimantan, Indonesia, on Tuesday. Photo: AFP
Protesters rally outside the Central Kalimantan Governor’s office in Palangkaraya, Indonesia, on Monday, demanding government action on forest fires. Photo: AFP
Indonesia

Indonesia haze: why Jakarta won’t declare wildfires a national disaster

Indonesia resists declaring the wildfires a national disaster despite health crises, facing criticism over political and budget priorities.

videocam
Indonesia

Indonesians turn to eco-art as haze sparks anger and diplomatic tension

Singapore

Haze forces Malaysian fitness groups to swap outdoor runs for shopping mall laps

Anwar Ibrahim

Malaysia’s TuJu app struggles after Anwar suggests switching from Waze

The surge in users comes after the prime minister suggested using a local navigation app instead of Waze because of security concerns.

Traffic move along a highway amid hazy condition in Kuala Lumpur on October 9. Photo: AFP
Crime

Video | Teen live-streams axe attack on teacher in Malaysia

Police in Sarawak have detained a 16-year-old student following a classroom assault, amid growing concern over violent internet broadcasts.

The Philippines

Malaysian teen arrested after live-streaming axe attack on teacher in class

Police in Sarawak have detained a 16-year-old student following a classroom assault, amid growing concern over violent internet broadcasts.

videocam
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Asean

Asean wants a single digital economy. Will different state laws hobble its goal?

Citing implementation hurdles under Asean’s e-commerce agreement, an analyst says a proposed digital economy pact may face similar issues.

Asean leaders attend a handover ceremony at the bloc’s summit in Kuala Lumpur in October last year. Photo: Reuters
Indonesia

Prabowo warns regional critics Indonesia won’t be ‘insulted’ over haze

The haze has sent air pollution levels surging to dangerous levels not only at home, but also in Malaysia, Singapore and East Timor.

Israel

Malaysia bars civil servants from using Waze, citing Israel’s control of app

The ban is the latest move by Malaysia to curb businesses linked to Israel, following its accusations of genocide committed in Gaza.

videocam
Myanmar

What’s behind the quiet US diplomatic thaw with Myanmar?

Talks between US officials and Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing signal a pragmatic policy shift driven by rare earth demands and cybercrime.

Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing in Hanoi, Vietnam in September. Once heavily sanctioned following his 2021 coup, Min Aung Hlaing is now seeing signs of a diplomatic thaw with the United States. Photo: Reuters

Malaysia’s border chief charged with assaulting police in viral airport clash

Facing up to a year in prison over a KLIA confrontation, top official Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain’s defence has downplayed the charges as a petty offence.

Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain, then police CID director, speaking in Kuala Lumpur in May 2024. Shuhaily is now head of Malaysia's border agency, and pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to assaulting two officers at KLIA. Photo: AFP
Thailand

Stinking rich: Malaysia eyes land routes to boost durian trade in China

Last year, Malaysia exported 18,370 tonnes of durian products to China, with fresh fruit exports alone valued at about US$37 million.

Singapore

Southeast Asian families tying house move to top schools spur privilege worries

In Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia, a family’s residential address is one of the factors determining admission into schools.

videocam
Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong-based IOMed settles more disputes as body marks its first year

International Organisation for Mediation has settled a dispute over an infrastructure project in Malaysia.

The International Organisation for Mediation is based in Wan Chai. Photo: Dickson Lee
Indonesia

In Malaysia, viral air purifier test fans flames of anger over haze

Many online users also posted pictures of their own air purifiers registering similar readings of high pollutant levels.

A video shows an air purifier in Malaysia registering a “hazardous”reading of 318. Photo: Threads / syahierarafie
Anwar Ibrahim

Malaysia’s opposition bloc declared invalid, but limited gains for Anwar

Malaysia’s main opposition deregistration before state polls has sparked government bias claims, and rival Umno may reap the rewards.

Indonesia

Indonesia backtracks on foreign aid to fight toxic haze choking Southeast Asia

Jakarta insists it can contain forest fires alone, holding back regional aid while refusing to declare a national disaster.

videocam
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Malaysian politics

Storm in a coffee cup: racial row simmers over Malaysian menu omission

The row over Oriental Kopi’s omission of Malay in its menu comes just weeks ahead of the Melaka state poll.

Coffee from Oriental Kopi, a Malaysian chain known for egg tarts, coffee and local dishes served in the tradition of Chinese coffee shops known as kopitiam. Photo: Oriental Kopi
Najib Razak

‘I’ll never apologise’: trolls hound student for questioning Najib fundraiser

Ummi Umairah stood firm on her stance despite cyberbullying, urging others to challenge corruption without fear.

videocam
Anwar Ibrahim

Malaysia’s Anwar promises ‘full disclosure’ as ‘corporate mafia’ scandal grows

The government will publicly release findings on alleged corruption and coerced takeovers involving senior officials within three months.

Bonds

Hong Kong to push on dim sum bonds by appealing to more sovereign borrowers

APEC meeting a golden opportunity to highlight the city’s financial markets and attract more Asia-Pacific sovereign debt issuers: analysts.

videocam
A large banner promoting the upcoming APEC China 2026 Finance Ministers’ Meeting is displayed on the Wan Chai Tower (Wan Chai Government Offices) on Harbour Road in Wan Chai. Photo: Karma Lo
Tasmania

Can Malaysian reform party Bersama survive a founders’ scandal?

The reform party’s election campaign in Melaka has been dealt a blow after co-founder Nik Nazmi was hit by a religious morality scandal.

Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad speaks at a Malaysian Bar Council event in September. Photo: Facebook/niknazminikahmad
Artificial intelligence

Rokid seeks ‘no man’s land’ retail experience with Hong Kong store launch

The unstaffed venue opened on Thursday in Harbour City.

Aviation

Opinion | Economic realities threaten Asia’s green aviation ambitions

Even as pressure grows on airlines to adopt sustainable fuel, higher prices driven by the Middle East conflict are squeezing an industry operating on thin margins.

videocam
Indonesia

Mad rush for oxygen tanks, air purifiers in haze-choked Southeast Asia

Families scramble to buy devices to keep indoor air clean as toxic haze from the Indonesia forest fires persists.

videocam
Md Noor Bin Bujang watches television while using an oxygen concentrator at his home in Rawang, Malaysia’s Selangor state, on Friday. Photo: AFP
Chinese overseas

Southeast Asia’s ethnic Chinese traders feel the China squeeze

From Indonesia to the Philippines, small traders say the factories supplying them have become their toughest competitors.

A vendor sells fruit and vegetables in Pasar Besar Bentong, a small town in the west side of Pahang Darul Makmur, Malaysia. Photo: Shutterstock
Asean

Trump’s second Asean summit presence comes at a price for region

On the president’s list are supply-chain security, critical minerals, technology cooperation, AI and investment in the US, experts say.

videocam
4
Malaysian politics

Ex-Malaysian minister Nik Nazmi admits lapse in judgment after ‘khalwat’ arrest

The Parti Bersama Malaysia co-leader said he was discussing a project with the woman at a residence in Petaling Jaya.

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Help preserve 120 years of quality journalism.
SUPPORT NOW
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement