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Capital
Kuala Lumpur
Head of State
Sultan Ibrahim ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar
Head of Government
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim
Najib Razak
Malaysia’s Umno seeks Najib’s pardon amid 1MDB scandal, but stay in coalition
Umno divisions demand justice for the jailed ex-PM, yet leadership rejects calls to exit unity government ahead of the annual assembly.
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2025 Cambodia-Thailand conflict
US pledges millions to bolster Thailand, Cambodia truce amid Trump peace claims
4 hours ago
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South Korea
Southeast Asia reels in buyers turfed out by Seoul’s housing crisis
9 Jan 2026 - 3:27PM
Fifa
Malaysian football body risks Fifa’s takeover amid forgery scandal
Some sports fans claim that the reinstatement of FAM’s chief is ‘almost staged’ as concerns over Fifa’s next step mount.
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Tourism
Chinese tourist accused of harassing turtle, killing sea slugs in Malaysia
A fellow visitor from China called out the man’s actions during a dive in Sabah state’s Semporna.
9 Jan 2026 - 2:16PM
SCMP Highlights
China’s ‘sweep and kill’ weapon, Malaysians opting for Singapore: 7 highlights
From China’s long game after Trump’s Venezuela operation to Eric Tsang leaving TVB, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.
9 Jan 2026 - 12:12PM
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Artificial intelligence
Chinese robot vacuum maker Dreame sees AI-driven appliances run household chores
The firm’s ambition is to become a ‘world-class technology company’, global president Chang Xinwei says.
9 Jan 2026 - 9:07AM
Anwar Ibrahim
Malaysia drops corruption probe into PM Anwar’s deputy, Ahmad Zahid
Prosecutors cite insufficient evidence to charge Ahmad Zahid, whose party is crucial to maintaining PM Anwar’s parliamentary majority.
8 Jan 2026 - 7:18PM
Fifa
Malaysian football body reinstates ‘only negligent’ chief over forgery scandal
Fifa has punished FAM further over the use of fake documents to let 7 foreign-born players represent Malaysia by nullifying 3 matches.
8 Jan 2026 - 7:11PM
Defence
Malaysian military in firing line over procurement cartel claims
The detention of senior figures in the anti-corruption probe is ‘highly significant and rare’ in Malaysia’s defence history, analysts say.
8 Jan 2026 - 6:30PM
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Crime
Fear grips Malaysian city of Klang after string of gang shootings
A former MP blames the deadly violence on a resurgence in gang wars and criminal rings recruiting young boys to protect their territory.
8 Jan 2026 - 4:49PM
Anwar Ibrahim
Ankara anchor: Malaysia finds Turkey ‘reliable friend’ in stormy global waters
Trump’s tariffs and actions in Venezuela are causing the Global South to look for less mercurial partners, analysts say.
8 Jan 2026 - 5:33PM
Singapore
Nearly 94% of Malaysians who renounced citizenship chose Singapore, data shows
More than 61,000 Malaysians gave up their citizenship over the last five years, with officials citing jobs and family ties as key reasons.
8 Jan 2026 - 2:16PM
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Corruption in Asia
Malaysia arrests ex-army chief and his wives in corruption investigation
Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan’s arrest marks the latest escalation in a widening probe into military contract tenders.
8 Jan 2026 - 10:43AM
Asean
Why investors continue betting on Southeast Asia amid global tensions
The region’s young labour force, rapid urbanisation and emergence as a tech hotspot have made it attractive to investors, analysts say.
8 Jan 2026 - 5:14PM
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Mahathir Mohamad
Why surgery ‘not wise’ for Malaysia’s Mahathir after hip fall
The former PM’s son says surgery is not advised for his father’s hip injury due to advanced age, with recovery expected to take up to three weeks.
7 Jan 2026 - 4:48PM
Fame and celebrity
Malaysian rapper Namewee defies scandals to release Lunar New Year single
Namewee is still helping police in an investigation over the death of a Taiwanese influencer and faces a drug possession charge.
7 Jan 2026 - 3:14PM
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South China Sea
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Why coastguards, not warships, are shaping future of South China Sea
The test is not claimants resolving their disputes but whether they preserve the infrastructure that keeps encounters from becoming a crisis.
7 Jan 2026 - 9:30AM
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China-South Korea relations
Li Qiang and Lee Jae Myung back free trade and multilateralism in Beijing talks
In meeting with visiting South Korean president, Chinese premier calls for cooperation in AI, new energy and high-end manufacturing.
6 Jan 2026 - 8:19PM
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Mahathir Mohamad
Malaysia’s ex-PM Mahathir in hospital after a fall at home – ‘he was conscious’
Mahathir, 100, fell when he was walking from the balcony to his living room in his home in Kuala Lumpur.
6 Jan 2026 - 5:50PM
SCMP Highlights
Notorious murders haunt Japan, Malaysia presses for kindness: 7 Asia highlights
From Malaysia’s struggle over trade pact to increased risk to domestic helpers, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.
6 Jan 2026 - 12:15PM
Singapore
Couple from Singapore surrender to Malaysian police over refuelling case
The man allegedly covered the registration number of his Singapore-registered vehicle to pump subsidised petrol in Johor.
6 Jan 2026 - 12:19PM
Anwar Ibrahim
Reform gamble: Anwar to limit Malaysia PM term amid support crisis
The move could ‘excite core supporters’ and help project the image that the ruling coalition remains committed to reform, analysts say.
5 Jan 2026 - 9:23PM
Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC)
Malaysians mock military base ‘parties’ with nuggets, fries memes amid probe
An inquiry has been launched after social media clips purport to show women drinking and socialising with personnel inside military camps.
6 Jan 2026 - 5:05PM
Commodities
Gold rush: Malaysia’s Kelantan to let poor residents dig for precious metal
The move comes as gold prices soared and videos of local Kelantanese panning for the metal were shared online.
5 Jan 2026 - 12:10PM
Hong Kong police
Police to deepen Asean ties as Hong Kong set to host first top Interpol meeting
Police chief Joe Chow says Hong Kong’s high standing will help foster ties as city looks to host 196 member country representatives in November.
5 Jan 2026 - 8:30AM
The Philippines
‘Not very high’ bar: Philippines inherits Thailand-Cambodia border crisis
Given Asean’s policy of non-interference, the Philippines may be better off leaving peace negotiations to the US and China, experts say.
5 Jan 2026 - 5:20PM
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Technology
Malaysia, EU threaten action against X, Grok AI for offensive images
Malaysian authorities said they are investigating images produced by Grok after complaints about the misuse of AI to manipulate images of women and minors.
4 Jan 2026 - 7:54PM
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