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Capital
Kuala Lumpur
Head of State
Sultan Ibrahim ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar
Head of Government
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim
Crime
Malaysia drops appeal on abducted activist’s case, family still seeks answers
Rights group Suhakam says the police Special Branch was involved in the disappearances of Raymond Koh and another activist, Amri Che Mat.
3 Apr 2026 - 7:41PM
Anwar Ibrahim
Malaysia urged to take more aggressive action to tackle energy crisis
3 Apr 2026 - 6:17PM
Indonesia
Indonesia and Malaysia require geo-tracking for civil servants working from home
3 Apr 2026 - 4:44PM
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Chinese overseas
3 Chinese nationals arrested in Malaysia over fake US visa passes
Police said investigations uncovered a syndicate supplying counterfeit documents for US entry.
3 Apr 2026 - 3:48PM
SCMP Highlights
Malaysia’s racial divide; Australia and Japan’s jet fuel woes: 7 highlights
From Hong Kong’s restaurant revamps to deep racial divisions in Malaysia, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.
3 Apr 2026 - 1:41PM
Indonesia
‘Feels unreal’: Indonesian grandma freed from Malaysian death row flies home
Ani Anggraeni spent nearly 15 years in prison for drug trafficking before her death sentence was commuted and she was later pardoned.
3 Apr 2026 - 12:49PM
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Electric & new energy vehicles
Leapmotor targets global growth with Europe R&D hub, eyes Canada assembly
Chinese EV maker lifts overseas sales target as rising fuel costs and easing tariffs boost demand abroad.
3 Apr 2026 - 10:00AM
Singapore
50,000 scam calls in 50 minutes drain US$1.2 million from Singapore victims
A Malaysian man hired by a gang, who set up the devices at a flat in the city state, was sentenced to jail for five years and three months.
3 Apr 2026 - 9:27AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Trump’s ex-China mineral-alliance plan faces cost surge amid Iran war oil shock
Analysts say Middle East turmoil is elevating commodity input costs, affecting processing efforts and prompting push for ‘friendshoring’ to secure resources.
2 Apr 2026 - 8:00PM
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Crime
Malaysian minister steps in with aid for family of drink-driving victim
Amirul Hafiz Omar was on his way to buy his son a mathematics book when a car allegedly driven at high speed rammed his motorcycle.
2 Apr 2026 - 4:31PM
Asean
How Asean’s neutral stance in Iran war protects its energy security
Granting Southeast Asian vessels safe passage through the strait allows Iran to come across as a diplomatic good guy, analysts say.
2 Apr 2026 - 3:19PM
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Law
Malaysian woman’s apology for damaging double-parked car triggers outcry
Viral videos showed the woman was unable to leave for about an hour after a red Perodua Ativa was left double-parked behind her car.
2 Apr 2026 - 12:16PM
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Anwar Ibrahim
Malaysia’s Anwar warns against ‘sabotage, hatred’ over fuel prices
The prime minister also said government employees will work from home starting on April 15 to reduce fuel consumption.
2 Apr 2026 - 1:53PM
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Indonesia
Indonesia earthquake kills 1, triggers tsunami waves
The 7.4-magnitude quake hit at a depth of 35km in the Northern Maluku Sea off Indonesia’s Ternate island.
2 Apr 2026 - 6:11PM
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The Philippines
‘Matter of survival’: Philippines seeks safe Hormuz passage for vessels
Philippine and Iranian officials met on Wednesday to discuss ‘key avenues for cooperation’, amid Tehran’s blockade of the strait.
1 Apr 2026 - 8:55PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Is the Strait of Hormuz a ticking environmental time bomb?
A major oil spill in the Gulf could damage fragile marine habitats, leading to dire consequences for the region, conservationists warn.
1 Apr 2026 - 8:43PM
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Food and Drinks
Your Hong Kong drinks guide for Easter weekend
Asia’s 50 Best Bars No 22 winner St Regis Bar Jakarta is heading to the city, while cocktail creations made for the warmer weather await.
1 Apr 2026 - 6:00PM
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Anwar Ibrahim
Malaysia denies Anwar delayed release of MACC chief probe, plans legal action
The government says Anwar has committed to releasing the findings once related investigations are completed.
1 Apr 2026 - 4:45PM
China energy security
Australia and Japan face jet fuel supply crunch as China cuts exports
Both Australia and Japan are heavily reliant on Chinese jet fuel, but shipments have plunged in recent weeks amid the Iran war.
1 Apr 2026 - 3:22PM
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Anwar Ibrahim
Malaysian anti-corruption body offers to pay for witness’s flight in chips probe
Ex-government aide James Chai, who is in London, said he was a ‘nobody’ who did not influence the US$250 million deal with Arm Holdings.
1 Apr 2026 - 2:48PM
Anwar Ibrahim
Malaysian minister warns of ‘very, very serious’ energy crisis
Anthony Loke urges Malaysians to plan their travel and reduce resource wastage, saying energy supply would not be disrupted until May.
1 Apr 2026 - 1:56PM
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Science
As Mandarin dominates Cantonese, this Hong Kong AI firm is pushing back
Hong Kong-based tech firm Votee AI aims to replicate its model for other low-resource languages in Southeast Asia and Africa.
1 Apr 2026 - 9:45AM
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The Philippines
Philippines to rename disputed South China Sea islands
The features to be renamed belong to the Spratly archipelago, site of repeated confrontations between Philippine and Chinese vessels.
31 Mar 2026 - 11:29PM
Najib Razak
Malaysia court orders ex-PM Najib to pay US$1.3 billion to 1MDB unit
Kuala Lumpur High Court ruled that Najib was liable for losses incurred by SRC International, a former subsidiary of 1MDB.
31 Mar 2026 - 6:20PM
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Iran
Malaysia raises 2026 growth forecast despite Iran war risks
Strong demand for AI semiconductors and an anticipated uptick in tourism are forecast to help the economy defy global volatility.
31 Mar 2026 - 5:17PM
Singapore
Fuelling up: the new ‘obsession’ drawing Singaporeans to Johor
Singaporeans flock to Johor for cheaper RON97 amid rising local petrol prices, sparking concerns about potential panic buying.
31 Mar 2026 - 2:42PM
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SCMP Highlights
Cambodia’s scam industry exodus, Jollibee’s diaspora effect: 7 Asia highlights
From Cambodia’s scam industry exodus to Jollibee’s meaning to overseas Filipinos, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.
31 Mar 2026 - 1:06PM
Fame and celebrity
Turn up the ‘Bass’: why Bella, Syed Saddiq’s new chapter has captured Malaysia
Many Malaysians celebrate the singer’s engagement to the lawmaker, seeing it as a triumph over past heartbreak and a challenge to societal norms.
31 Mar 2026 - 12:38PM
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