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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.
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Kuala Lumpur
Head of State
Sultan Ibrahim ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar
Head of Government
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim
Anwar Ibrahim
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Chicken on credit? Debt trap fears in Malaysia over deferred payment schemes

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Exclusive | China woos the neighbours, with Xi said to be planning 3-country tour in April

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Education

My Take | Flags on Malaysian school uniforms a badge of honour or a burden to parents?

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Alamak! 12 words in Malaysia, Singapore enter Oxford dictionary

Food names form the bulk of additions, but other notables include the Malay expression ‘alamak’ and a colloquial meaning for the word ‘terror’.

Asean

Name your ‘wish’: Johor-Singapore special zone dangles more investor perks

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Relocation of Hindu temple in Malaysia fuels accusations of special privileges

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‘No way’: Malaysia’s PM refuses US$10 million ransom demand after cyberattack

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