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Capital
Kuala Lumpur
Head of State
Sultan Ibrahim ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar
Head of Government
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim
Anwar Ibrahim
Malaysia’s Perlis state in turmoil after chief minister’s shock resignation
Mohd Shukri Ramli resigned due to health reasons amid a withdrawal of support from eight PN state assemblymen.
26 Dec 2025 - 4:50PM
Malaysia 1MDB scandal
Malaysia’s Najib sentenced to 15 years in jail for abuse of power in 1MDB saga
26 Dec 2025 - 11:31PM
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SCMP Highlights
China’s reusable rocket failure, PLA growth leaves US ‘vulnerable’: 7 highlights
26 Dec 2025 - 12:41PM
Myanmar
Stay or go? Rohingya see no way out of predicament as Myanmar heads to poll
Myanmar’s phased election, set to start on Sunday, is likely to be steered by the same leaders responsible for driving the Rohingya out.
26 Dec 2025 - 5:05PM
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Environment
‘Don’t embarrass Malaysia’: minister furious over public littering
Nga Kor Ming stressed that urban cleanliness was crucial for national image ahead of Visit Malaysia Year 2026.
26 Dec 2025 - 10:54AM
Najib Razak
With 1MDB verdict due, will Malaysia’s Najib have to ‘prepare for the worst’?
The High Court will rule on abuse of power and money laundering charges, with Najib facing the prospect of lengthy prison terms if found guilty.
25 Dec 2025 - 7:15PM
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Religion
Hair-raising: Malaysia arrests 2 over video of man in headscarf drinking alcohol
The pair are being investigated for causing religious disharmony and misusing social media.
25 Dec 2025 - 11:41AM
Tourism
‘Nothing has changed’: safety gaps, old facilities hobble Malaysian tourism
‘We must clean this up. Tourists must feel safe and happy so they leave with good memories of Malaysia,’ Tourism Minister Tiong says.
25 Dec 2025 - 8:55AM
Najib Razak
Najib’s children lament Malaysian court ruling – ‘we thought he was coming home’
The ex-prime minister has lost his case to have his imprisonment commuted to house arrest based on a supposed royal decree.
24 Dec 2025 - 4:57PM
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BYD’s big plans in Brazil, Xpeng tries to go global: 7 EV reads
From EV battery giants in China venturing into shipbuilding to BYD’s ambitious plans in Brazil, here are seven EV stories you may have missed.
24 Dec 2025 - 3:30PM
Fan Bingbing
How Fan Bingbing mastered ancient black magic for Malaysian film role
Director Chong Keat Aun’s father trained the actress to create a talisman to ward off curses in ‘Mother Bhumi’.
24 Dec 2025 - 12:50PM
Malaysian politics
Why Malaysian court ruling against Najib is dividing Anwar’s coalition
A comment by a DAP member that is perceived as celebrating Najib’s legal setback has been slammed by Umno’s leaders.
23 Dec 2025 - 4:48PM
Year in Review
SCMP Plus Year in Review 2025: China
As the year comes to a close, SCMP Plus highlights the biggest China-related stories of the year.
23 Dec 2025 - 4:00PM
Extreme weather
Asia’s year in extreme weather and natural disasters, from earthquakes to floods
From the deadly earthquake in Myanmar to tropical cyclones in the Philippines, Asia went through its share of natural disasters in 2025.
23 Dec 2025 - 3:00PM
SCMP Highlights
Philippines’ Chinese tourism woes, police officer goes viral: 7 Asia highlights
From India’s anxiety over US-Pakistan deals to South Korea’s visa policy debate, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.
23 Dec 2025 - 12:45PM
China economy
Opinion
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Why China has moved to curb steel exports
China’s pivot to emerging markets has kept its export machine running. But frictions are growing and steel is the most visible flashpoint.
23 Dec 2025 - 7:49AM
Education
Opinion
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As UK universities lose prestige, Asian institutions stand to benefit
The decline of Britain’s universities and the challenges facing Western academia in general stem from education no longer being treated as a national investment.
22 Dec 2025 - 9:37PM
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2025 Cambodia-Thailand conflict
Malaysia: Cambodia, Thailand set for Christmas Eve truce talks after Asean push
The breakthrough was quickly threatened as Cambodia accused Thailand of bombing border provinces with F-16s just hours later.
22 Dec 2025 - 9:16PM
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Law
Malaysian rapper Namewee acquitted of drug use charge after negative test
The 42-year-old still faces a drug possession charge and remains under investigation following the death of a Taiwanese influencer.
22 Dec 2025 - 3:44PM
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Singapore
Malaysia’s Chingay parade dazzles George Town as Unesco bid gains steam
Once tied to Taoist deity processions, the parade has grown into one of Penang’s largest and most multicultural street festivals.
22 Dec 2025 - 6:32PM
Najib Razak
Malaysian court blocks Najib’s bid for house arrest
Monday’s decision keeps the former prime minister behind bars as he awaits the outcome of the far larger 1MDB case on Friday.
22 Dec 2025 - 6:40PM
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Pop Mart
Chinese toymaker Pop Mart targets wider audience with magazine, grow IP
The magazine, which is available for US$5.7 online and at select offline locations, features Michelle Yeoh on the cover.
21 Dec 2025 - 9:03PM
Cambodia
Cambodia: Thai border clashes displace half a million ahead of peace talks
The renewed fighting this month, including with tanks, drones and artillery, has killed at least 22 people in Thailand and 19 in Cambodia.
21 Dec 2025 - 7:37PM
Thailand
Thailand strikes Cambodia casino, bridge as Asean pushes for peace
Bangkok is expected to urge Phnom Penh to declare a ceasefire at Monday’s Asean talks and join an effort in clearing mine fields.
21 Dec 2025 - 2:40PM
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LGBTQ
‘We just want to live’: fear grips Malaysia’s LGBTQ community
With drag clubs closed and spas raided, the shrinking space for queer life in Malaysia leaves a community with nowhere left to turn.
21 Dec 2025 - 2:35PM
Anwar Ibrahim
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Sabah’s election proves Malaysians want results, not slogans
Local parties crying ‘Sabah First’ largely flopped as voters rejected empty identity rhetoric for proven service records.
21 Dec 2025 - 10:30AM
Thailand
31 Malaysians repatriated from Myanmar job scam syndicate
The job scam victims rescued from a Myawaddy job syndicate return home safely after intensive diplomatic negotiations and a 26-hour land journey.
20 Dec 2025 - 10:55PM
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Drugs
‘One of the biggest ever’: Malaysia busts US$375 million drug ring
Six arrested in raids on a syndicate that could have supplied drugs to 68.5 million users according to narcotics officials.
20 Dec 2025 - 7:19PM
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