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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
The Sikh Golden Temple in Amritsar, Punjab, India. The Khalistan separatist movement is seeking an independent Sikh homeland including Punjab and other areas. Photo: Shutterstock
India

Malaysia deports 2 suspected Indian separatists over rail explosion in Punjab

The two were allegedly involved in the detonation of an improvised explosive device on a railway line in April, which killed another suspect.

Asean

Malaysia and Asean tap Russia for energy security, defying Western ‘prejudices’

US, Israel war on Iran

China urged to boost navy escorts and find other routes to secure energy supply

Extreme weather

‘Shock for us’: rugby players’ deaths expose brutal side of Malaysia heatwave

The incidents have raised questions about whether more precautions need to be taken in countries like Malaysia where the weather is harsh.

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In Malaysia, rugby has grown in popularity over the past few years, driven by sustained investment in school programmes. Photo: Facebook/Penang-Rugby
Artificial intelligence

Alibaba Cloud expands in France amid Europe’s data sovereignty push

Opening of Paris hub is a response to increased demand, says the China tech giant as it looks to roll out agentic AI services across Europe.

Asean

Aid and diplomacy: US Navy’s renewed bid for Southeast Asian influence

Pacific Partnership 2026 aims to counter China’s rising influence in the region, amid growing doubts about US leadership, analysts say.

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Thailand

Costly Malaysia-Thailand seafood stand-off nears an end

Talks are advancing on resolving the dispute, but every day of delay is costing thousands of Thai shrimp farmers.

A Thai shrimp farmer holds a shrimp to the camera at his house in Samut Prakan province, Thailand. Photo: Reuters
Asia travel

Malaysian tourists in China scorned for calling locals ‘smelly’

The visitors also hurled insults at the locals, damaging the country’s national image amid booming Malaysia-China travel ties.

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Malaysia’s tax officials play their cards as collectible transactions boom

The Inland Revenue Board said turning hobby trading into a profit-driven activity may trigger income tax, urging collectors to keep records.

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1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB)

Najib’s 1MDB plunder made Attila the Hun ‘look like a choirboy’: Malaysian judge

In his 809-page grounds of judgment, the judge who convicted the former prime minister said he was no ‘ignoramus’ misled by Jho Low.

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Former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak attends a hearing at the Kuala Lumpur High Court on April 17, 2024. Photo: AFP
South Korea

‘Everything in it relates’: school bullying K-drama hits home in Malaysia

The Netflix hit is resonating in a country still reckoning with the death of 13-year-old schoolgirl Zara Qairina Mahathir.

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A scene from “Teach You a Lesson”. The show’s hero handles bullies by giving them a taste of their own medicine, literally slapping and punching them into line. Photo: Netflix
SCMP Highlights

Korean’s racist World Cup experience, India’s military revamp: 7 Asia highlights

From Lawrence Wong’s trip to Russia to a racist encounter at the World Cup, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.

US, Israel war on Iran

Relief and wariness: Asia watches US-Iran deal for real impact

While the deal may ease some economic pressure on Asian governments, the ‘real test’ is whether it will hold, analysts say.

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Asia elections

Malaysia’s fight for Malay votes becomes a multiparty scrum

Five Malay parties, one electorate. Strip away ‘the logos and personalities’ and is there really any difference between them?

Malaysian voters show their fingers dipped in ink after voting in the last general election in 2022. Photo: Bernama/dpa
Crime

Viral video of Indonesian helper being beaten in Malaysia prompts calls to act

Four suspects were detained in Johor as an Indonesian MP urged President Prabowo to intervene over the abuse in a private home.

A still from the viral social media video shows the assault of an Indonesian domestic worker at a house in Taman Johor, Malaysia. Photo: Threads
Trip Inspiration

From Double Haven to Phuket, Nirup Island to Amalfi – where should you take your yacht?

Discover dream yachting destinations – from Hong Kong’s serene Double Haven and Phuket’s island-hopping paradise to Sardinia’s crystal waters and Nirup Island’s luxury marina escape.

Wellness

The TCM influencers demystifying ancient Chinese healing practices for Gen Z

Traditional Chinese medicine is trending as university-educated practitioners take to Instagram with clips combating common misconceptions.

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Asia travel

Escape KL’s bustle with a short trip to Janda Baik, a Malaysian eco-gem

The eco-destination on Kuala Lumpur’s doorstep offers rainforest retreats, glamping and local cuisine in a sustainable setting.

The grounds of the Sentosa Janda Baik resort are a riot of lotus leaves, statuesque traveller’s palms, coconut trees and fragrant frangipani. Photo: John Brunton
China-Asean relations

Dear You – the Chinese migration film igniting a propaganda debate in Southeast Asia

Some are worried that the Teochew-language drama represents a new, softer era of propaganda targeting the diaspora.

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Bangladesh

Why Bangladesh’s new PM is visiting Malaysia and China before India

Analysts view the decision to prioritise Kuala Lumpur and Beijing as practical rather than a direct snub of New Delhi.

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Malaysian politics

Can Singapore-linked growth deliver votes for Johor’s ruling party?

Living costs and economic strides form the undertones of influence in Johor and Negeri Sembilan when voters head to the polls on July 11 and August 1.

The Malaysian city of Johor Bahru, with heavy traffic on the Johor-Singapore Causeway. Photo: Getty Images/iStockphoto
Human rights

‘We’re not going anywhere’: indigenous people in Malaysia rally for land rights

The protesters want Kuala Lumpur to recognise their claims, stop encroachment and seek consent before approving projects on ancestral land.

More than 1,000 Orang Asli rally in Putrajaya on Friday. Photo: Iman Muttaqin Yusof
SCMP Highlights

Xi on North Korean military ties; US blacklists Chinese tech firms: 7 highlights

From Thailand’s suffering shrimp industry to China’s space firms anticipating SpaceX IPO, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.

Religion

‘I regret it’: Malaysian mother begs for no jail time over attempted affair

Siti Iqbar and Hairul Mokhsin are accused of attempting to have unlawful sex outside marriage under Malaysia’s Islamic law.

China-Latin America relations

Nvidia denies Latin America role in China chip smuggling

Suspicious bulk orders from unfamiliar countries are screened out, Nvidia’s regional chief says, as Chinese capital courts Brazil.

Nvidia remains caught between Washington’s export controls and Beijing’s push for home-grown chips. Photo: Reuters
Energy

Malaysia’s hunt for Russian oil tests Anwar’s ‘friends with all’ policy

Sourcing crude from Moscow to counter Middle East supply shocks risks drawing a backlash from the West.

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Oil pouring from a barrel. Malaysia is seeking new oil sources, including Russia and Turkey. Photo: Shutterstock
Thailand

Thai court sentences 2 Uygur men to death for 2015 Bangkok shrine bombing

The worst attack on the city in recent history killed 20, including tourists from China, Malaysia and Singapore.

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Asean

Malaysia rises as Asean ‘middle power’ through new Japan LNG deal

Petronas’ 20-year agreement to supply JERA with LNG shows how Malaysia is using its natural resources to strengthen ties, analysts say.

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