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Wife of ex-finance minister Daim Zainuddin, Naimah Khalid, speaks to the media after a court session in Kuala Lumpur in January. Photo: EPA-EFE

Daim Zainuddin’s wife steps into spotlight amid Malaysia’s corruption probe

Naimah Khalid claims the ‘trumped-up [corruption] charges’ against her and her husband, Daim Zainuddin, were ‘instigated by Anwar Ibrahim’.

Naimah Khalid claims the ‘trumped-up [corruption] charges’ against her and her husband, Daim Zainuddin, were ‘instigated by Anwar Ibrahim’

Malaysia PM Anwar’s coalition faces internal cracks after big by-election win

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‘Vendetta’: Daim Zainuddin’s wife files police report against Malaysia PM Anwar

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Malaysian PM had no role in graft probe into rival Mahathir: senior Anwar aide

Malaysia denies PM Anwar ordered anti-graft probe into rival Mahathir, calling allegations a ‘malicious attempt’ to destabilise the government.

Anwar Ibrahim (left) and Mahathir Mohamad during a campaign event in October 2018. Photo: EPA-EFE

Is the strengthening ringgit a blessing or a curse for Malaysians?

While some Malaysians celebrate the strong currency, others are feeling the pinch as their income from foreign sources shrinks.

Malaysia dangles tax breaks to lure Asia’s rich to revive China-led Forest City

Malaysia is offering zero per cent tax to attract wealthy Asians into setting up family offices in the troubled Chinese-led mega project.

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Can special financial zone for China-backed Forest City boost Johor’s economy?

The special financial zone in Johor will offer incentives to boost investment and economic growth, focusing on key export sectors.

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Forest City will launch a special financial zone in Johor with incentives to boost investment and economic growth, focusing on key export sectors. Photo: EPA-EFE

Malaysia’s PAS pursues casino ban, diluting stance to widen base beyond Muslims

The party showed strong support for banning gambling at its annual congress even as its leaders seek to make inroads with non-Muslim voters.

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‘Gambling is harmful’: Malaysia’s PAS vows to shut casino if it controls Pahang

Parti Islam Se-Malaysia aims to tap the concerns of the country’s Muslim majority over gambling, which is forbidden in the Koran.

Malaysia’s Islamist party PAS hints at charm offensive to appeal to non-Muslims

PAS deputy president Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man said the party needs to address allegations of being ‘extremist’.

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Supporters of Pan-Malaysia Islamic Party (PAS) gather on election nomination in Langkawi, Malaysia, in 2018. Photo: AP

Police question Malaysian MP Teresa Kok over halal remarks

Police said 50 reports were lodged against the lawmaker by those who thought her request to review a halal certification plan was offensive.

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Teresa Kok was questioned by police for suggesting a review of mandatory halal certification. Photo: AFP

Malaysia’s Muhyiddin Yassin suffers fresh legal blow in corruption case

Muhyiddin’s legal woes follow a tumultuous year for his political bloc, with some lawmakers shifting allegiance to PM Anwar Ibrahim.

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Controversial Malaysian blogger and Anwar critic Raja Petra dies in self-exile

Malaysian PM offers condolences to his comrade-turned-adversary, while opposition figures pay tribute.

Kim Kardashian, Pharrell got US$2.4 million of 1MDB funds via Jho Low: court

A Malaysian court heard that US$2.4 million from 1MDB was transferred to Kim Kardashian and Pharrell Williams via Jho Low’s shell company.

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1MDB funds were misappropriated to celebrities, including Kim Kardashian, via Jho Low’s shell company, a Malaysian court heard. Photo: WireImage

Malaysia’s failed war on drugs: can mandatory rehab break the habit?

After decades of punitive measures, Malaysia is reconsidering its drug policies as prisons overflow with minor offenders and use rates rise.

A Malaysian customs officer shows pills seized in the port city of Klang. Photo: AFP

Malaysia’s Anwar calls for end to ‘greed culture’ among officials

Malaysia’s PM reiterated his commitment to eradicating corruption, calling for a new leadership culture that prioritises national interests over personal gain.

Swiss court convicts PetroSaudi executives over US$1.8 billion 1MDB scandal

The verdict marks the latest development in the complex international corruption scandal.

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Malaysia Airlines under monthly audits, reduced licence after technical issues

The airline must submit monthly reports on its mitigation plan, which includes aggressive recruitment and a focus on safety and maintenance, to the Civil Aviation Authority Malaysia.

Malaysia Airlines faces stricter audits after technical issues and flight disruptions. Photo: Reuters

Malaysia urged by tech giants to pause ‘unworkable’ social media licensing plan

The Asia Internet Coalition, which includes Google, Meta and X, urged Malaysia to halt its social media licensing plan, citing unclear regulations and potential innovation hindrance.

Malaysia’s ex-PM Muhyiddin faces sedition charge over monarchy remarks

Muhyiddin will be the country’s first former leader to be charged under the colonial era law, and could face penalties including jail time if found guilty.

Malaysia’s ex-PM Muhyiddin swears loyalty to monarchy after police probe

Muhyiddin Yassin has questioned the palace’s decision to invite Anwar Ibrahim to be Malaysia’s prime minister instead of him in 2022.

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Then Malaysia’s Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin speaks at a virtual meeting in Kuala Lumpur in 2020. Photo: Reuters

TikTok leads tech grumbles over Malaysia’s new social media licence

TikTok Malaysia’s head of public policy urges government against taking top-down approach to moderating content on social media.

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TikTok is the first social media platform to take a public position on Malaysia’s planned regulatory tightening. Photo: AFP

Malaysia summons Meta over PM Anwar’s removed posts about Hamas leader

Anwar Ibrahim’s office said his posts on Facebook and Instagram about Ismail Haniyeh’s death had been removed last week by parent company Meta.

Malaysia’s largest state reclaims gas assets in autonomy bid

Sarawak has long demanded higher oil and gas royalties from Petronas, the custodian of Malaysia’s energy reserves, only to be rebuffed or given small increments at best.

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Trouble brewing for Malaysia’s opposition bloc over beer funding

A Gerakan exit would mean Perikatan Nasional loses its claim to also represent Malaysia’s ethnic Chinese and Indian minorities, experts say.

Supporters and members of Perikatan Nasional party near a polling station during state elections in Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia, in August 2023. Photo: Bloomberg

Malaysia’s new cyber law stirs fears of ‘death knell’ for free speech

Critics say government has duty to protect space for dissent, amid concerns new law is pushed ‘with little consultation and in haste’.

A commuter reads from his mobile phone next to an advertisement discouraging the dissemination of fake news at a train station in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. File photo: AP

Malaysia PAS slams brewery’s donation to Chinese school, exposing ethnic divide

The accusation comes as some politicians point out that Chinese and Tamil vernacular schools get little funding from the government.

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Malaysia vegetable farmers in a pickle over diesel subsidy cuts, mull exit

The warning by an industry group comes as the government’s removal of blanket diesel subsidies continues to spark public anger.

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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
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