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Joseph Sipalan
Joseph Sipalan has done extensive reporting of Malaysia, specialising in politics and more recently macro-economics. An alumnus of Reuters and several major Malaysian news organisations.
Trade-dependent Malaysia is seeking new partners and markets as tariffs from the US-China trade wars bite.
Anwar says the government paid its share of flight expenses for a two-week overseas tour, amid accusations of favouritism and corruption.
Malaysia operates parallel civil and sharia legal systems, but critics argue authorities should not dictate people’s lives.
The ‘fully Sabah’ production, directed by Timothy Stephen and shot entirely in the Dusun dialect, is based on the legend of the goddess Huminodun.
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US protectionism was good for some Asian nations when China was the main target. But this time nowhere looks safe.
While Anwar brought economic and political stability to the country, he has largely abandoned his core agenda to win back Malay support.
A whistle-blower has alleged corruption involving a ‘top leader’, prompting Chief Minister Hajiji Noor to dismiss speculation about his role.
The corruption charges, related to the late politician and businessman’s alleged failure to declare his assets, were dropped on Wednesday.
In the convoy accident, the public wants authorities to reveal the VIP’s identity and impose limits on such traffic arrangements.
With the ex-minister’s death, questions arise about the enduring impact of cronyism and the possibility of a new political era in Malaysia.
The truck driver who flashed a “V” sign to reporters after the accident faces reckless driving charges as authorities investigate safety compliance.
Analysts urge Asean to prioritise unity over China amid escalating maritime disputes, and Malaysia’s protest over Philippine laws affecting Sabah’s boundaries.
The tycoon and key ally of ex-PM Mahathir Mohamad had spent his final years under scrutiny from anti-corruption investigators.
U Mobile, the smallest of the three bidders, is linked to tycoon Vincent Tan, who has close relations with Malaysia’s top political leaders.
Sabah Chief Minister Hajiji Noor is being implicated as the ‘top leader’ in alleged attempts to bribe local elected representatives.
The latest case involves a first-year student who required hospital treatment for fractures to ribs and spine after being beaten by a senior.
The parents of 17-year-old Erma Fatima Shamsul Bahari are still searching for any clues to her location two weeks after her disappearance.
The recent disappearances of several girls have raised alarm among Malaysians.
Some demanded the government withdraw the peacekeeping troops from Lebanon after a convoy came under attack in Saida.
The Kelantan state government wants the federal government to fund the wall, which it says is aimed at curbing smuggling and flood waters.
Lee Bing Hang, 20, was reportedly drawn to become a mercenary with the Ukrainian army partly due to the US$2,700 monthly pay.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says China’s presence at the Asean-GCC summit could help boost regional growth.
Muslim-majority Malaysia has been a vocal critic of Israel’s assault on Gaza, which has led to more than 43,000 deaths.
The incident highlights the dangers posed to animals by development and the need for better infrastructure to protect them.
Police say seven girls have been reported missing over the past five months, with some feared kidnapped.
In a country still shaped by its colonial past, the pursuit of a UK education by Malaysia’s elites reveals a stark opportunity gap at home.
Malaysia has less clout to deal with disputes with other nations due to its failure to modernise its naval fleet, an analyst says.
The latest allegations at the Malaysian National Defence University involve a student being burned by an iron.
Court orders former leader to enter a defence over allegations that he took more than US$500 million in bribes linked to state fund 1MDB.
