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Malaysian politics
Latest news, analysis and opinion on Malaysia’s parliamentary democracy, constitutional monarchy, political economy, political dynamics and affirmative action policies in a multi-ethnic country
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9 September, 2024
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak is escorted by prison officers after court proceedings in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on January 19, 2024. Photo: Reuters
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Explainer | What to know about Najib’s house arrest bid and the existence of a royal ‘decree’

The controversy is growing, as the government evades confirming its existence while Umno pushes for Najib’s release, straining the fragile unity government.

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Ham sandwich scandal exposes tensions over halal certification in Malaysia

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Ferries, trains, cable cars? How Malaysia’s Johor can cope with SEZ rush

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Malaysia urged to boost health funding to ease burden on patient care

Lack of funding, chronic manpower shortages in government hospitals leave public dependent on private healthcare sector, civil society groups say.

A patient consults a medical specialist at a hospital. Malaysia’s government has set aside 45.3 billion ringgit for healthcare under its 2025 budget. Photo: Shutterstock
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Anwar the statesman? Malaysia’s complex PM steps onto the world stage

As his country assumes the Asean chair for 2025, Anwar Ibrahim faces the challenge of reconciling his ideals with thorny global realities.

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Najib house arrest saga carries political peril for Malaysia’s Anwar

Public anger, accusations of treason hit Anwar’s administration over handling of Najib’s potential release into house arrest.

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Ahead of pro-Najib rally, Malaysia PM Anwar urges respect for royal order

Anwar reminds the public to head palace’s statement that says the king holds the power to pardon, postpone, or reduce sentences.

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Malaysia’s former prime minister Najib Razak (centre) is escorted by prison officers on his arrival at the Kuala Lumpur High Court complex in October 2024. Photo: AP
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‘Thank you’: Malaysian satirist detained and freed in Sabah praises prison food

Sabah’s new governor Musa Aman was previously acquitted of corruption and money laundering with the decisions drawing public condemnation.

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Malaysian satirist Fahmi Reza arrested for sedition in Sabah

The graphic designer is accused of insulting the state’s incoming governor Musa Aman with a sardonic caricature.

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Is Pas aiming to realign with Umno by pushing for Najib’s house arrest bid?

Pas and its former ally Umno are set to hold a rally in support of ex-prime minister Najib Razak, who is in jail over the 1MDB scandal.

Former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak being escorted during a break in court proceedings in Kuala Lumpur in April. Photo: Reuters
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Public caning in Malaysia sparks outrage, raising questions about sharia courts

The construction worker was caned for being in “close proximity” to a woman who was not his wife, igniting outrage from human rights organisations.

Mohd Affendi Awang, a 42-year-old father of five is escorted by a prison guard to face a public caning at a mosque, after being repeatedly convicted of the Islamic crime of ‘khalwat’, or close proximity between unmarried couples, at Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia on December 27. Photo: Reuters
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Malaysians cast doubt on Anwar’s rising approval rate as reforms and economy stall

Although a recent poll showed the prime minister’s rating rise to 54 per cent, many online said it did not reflect their frustrations.

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Can Malaysia’s Mahathir outwit ‘common enemy’ Anwar over Pedra Branca row?

A recommendation for a probe into Mahathir Mohamad over the island saga has triggered the ex-leader into forming an anti-Anwar coalition.

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PM Anwar’s approval rises as Malaysia faces economic concerns

An independent survey finds 39 per cent of respondents feel Malaysia is going in the right direction as of end-November 2024, compare to 36 per cent the previous year.

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Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim attends a welcome ceremony at the Government Palace in Lima, Peru, on November 13. Photo: EPA-EFE
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Malaysia’s 1MDB sues ‘dishonest’ Amicorp for US$1 billion for alleged fraud

The claim alleges Hong Kong-headquartered Amicorp of creating shell companies and enabling the misappropriation of funds between 2009 and 2014.

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The 1MDB logo is seen on a billboard at the funds flagship Tun Razak Exchange under-development site in Kuala Lumpur. Photo: AFP
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My Take | Is Anwar’s anti-corruption pledge in Malaysia facing a reality check after 2 years?

Anwar’s promise to eradicate corruption faces a reality check after ex-first lady Rosmah Mansor was acquitted of money laundering charges.

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‘This is what I call justice’: Najib’s wife cleared of money-laundering charges

Rosmah described the Kuala Lumpur High Court’s ruling as a true representation of justice.

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Anwar’s ‘problematic’ appointment of Thaksin as adviser stuns Mahathir

Thaksin Shinawatra’s appointment took place during an official visit by Paetongtarn, the tycoon’s daughter and Thailand’s PM, to Malaysia.

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Thailand’s former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, left, and his daughter and PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra arrive before the royal endorsement ceremony in Bangkok in August. Photo: AP
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Anwar urges ‘extraordinary speed’ in AI adoption to drive digital economy

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has made artificial intelligence a key focus of his administration to support billion-dollar tech investments.

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Najib’s house arrest at ‘discretion’ of Malaysia’s king, Anwar says

Sultan Ibrahim of Johor will make the decision on Najib Razak’s fate, Malaysia’s current prime minister told parliament.

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Call for Singapore island probe a bid to smear me as ‘treacherous’: Mahathir

The ex-PM is also facing a corruption crackdown that he and his associates say is targeted at opponents of his former protégé Anwar Ibrahim.

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad holds a press conference at Putrajaya on Tuesday. Photo: Reuters
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‘Freedom of speech does exist’: Malaysia’s new internet law passes first hurdle

The bill imposes stricter penalties on content violations and grants sweeping powers such as the right to search and seize without a warrant.

A man checks his phone near the Prime Minister’s Office in Putrajaya, Malaysia. Photo: EPA-EFE
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Will Malaysia’s Mahathir face criminal probe over island lost to Singapore?

A commission claims Mahathir misled the government about a disputed island awarded to Singapore, risking up to seven years in prison if convicted.

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Malaysia’s ex-PM Najib says 1MDB-linked charges ‘politically motivated’

The former PM is serving a six-year prison sentence for stealing from sovereign wealth fund 1MDB and faces more cases related to the 2018 election scandal.

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Malaysia drops Najib’s 6 charges over 1MDB as house arrest rumours swirl

Najib Razak has been seeking to be released from jail and serve the remaining four years of his jail term at home.

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Ex-Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak leaves a court in Kuala Lumpur on January 19, 2024. Photo: Reuters
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Malaysian PM Anwar denies conflict of interest in corporate sponsor row

Anwar says the government paid its share of flight expenses for a two-week overseas tour, amid accusations of favouritism and corruption.

Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim at the Apec Economic Leaders’ Meeting at the Convention Centre in Lima on November 16. Photo: AFP
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Swatch wins court battle over seized LGBTQ-themed watches in Malaysia

The decision comes after the government banned LGBTQ references on Swatch products, citing concerns about morality and public interest.

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Outcry after Malaysian state issues public caning order under sharia law

Malaysia operates parallel civil and sharia legal systems, but critics argue authorities should not dictate people’s lives.

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