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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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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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Malaysian PM Anwar denies conflict of interest in corporate sponsor row

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Swatch wins court battle over seized LGBTQ-themed watches in Malaysia

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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.

Muslims prepare to offer Friday prayers at the Jameh Masjid (mosque) in Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia operates parallel civil and sharia legal systems, with sharia law imposing an additional set of rules on Muslims. Photo: AFP
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Anwar’s 2 years in power: Malaysia’s economy booms but reforms sputter

While Anwar brought economic and political stability to the country, he has largely abandoned his core agenda to win back Malay support.

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My Take | As Sabah faces new bribery case, will it pay dividends for power seekers?

A whistle-blower has alleged corruption involving a ‘top leader’, prompting Chief Minister Hajiji Noor to dismiss speculation about his role.

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Daim Zainuddin acquitted of graft charges by Malaysian court after his death

The corruption charges, related to the late politician and businessman’s alleged failure to declare his assets, were dropped on Wednesday.

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Former Finance Minister Daim Zainuddin arrives at Session Court in Kuala Lumpur before being charged with failing to declare assets on January 29, 2024. Photo: EPA-EFE
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Widow of Malaysia’s Daim insists on case against late ex-minister to go on

Naimah Khalid says Daim wanted ‘his day in court’ to clear his name in a case slammed by their family as ‘politically motivated’.

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Daim Zainuddin’s complex legacy and the twilight of Malaysia’s old guard

With the ex-minister’s death, questions arise about the enduring impact of cronyism and the possibility of a new political era in Malaysia.

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Malaysia’s Anwar warns of impact from Trump’s plan to slap tariffs on imports

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says any new US tariffs will affect Malaysia regardless of its links with Brics.

Technicians work at a semiconductor plant in Kuala Lumpur. Photo: AFP
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Malaysia’s former finance minister Daim Zainuddin dies at 86

The tycoon and key ally of ex-PM Mahathir Mohamad had spent his final years under scrutiny from anti-corruption investigators.

Daim Zainuddin, then a Malaysian government adviser, arrives at China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Beijing in 2018. Photo: AFP
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Malaysia’s 5G roll-out award to tycoon fuels ‘crony-poly’ allegations

U Mobile, the smallest of the three bidders, is linked to tycoon Vincent Tan, who has close relations with Malaysia’s top political leaders.

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Malaysia’s Sabah chief minister denies involvement in bribery scandal

Sabah Chief Minister Hajiji Noor is being implicated as the ‘top leader’ in alleged attempts to bribe local elected representatives.

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Malaysians split over home detention plan for prisoners – leniency gone too far?

The government has also dismissed speculations that the plan is linked to jailed ex-prime minister Najib Razak.

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The entrance of Sungai Buloh Prison, in Shah Alam, Malaysia. Photo: EPA-EFE
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Malaysian ex-PM Muhyiddin ordered to pay US$300,000 for defaming politician

The court also instructed him to retract the statements that Lim Guan Eng had revoked a tax exemption for a charitable organisation.

Former Malaysian prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin. Photo: AP
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Malaysia lauds court win after Filipino heirs’ US$14.9 billion claim rejected

The ruling ends the claimants’ years-long legal battle with Malaysia over a colonial-era land deal.

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US$10 million fashion fail prompts Anwar to probe Malaysia sovereign fund picks

The loss of Khazanah’s investment in an online fashion retailer has sparked outrage among a public still sensitive after the 1MDB scandal.

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Anwar Ibrahim, Malaysia’s elite and the state-funded schools that shaped them

These institutions, designed to prepare future leaders, have been both revered and criticised for perpetuating elitism in Malaysian society.

Malay College Kuala Kangsar. Photo: Facebook/Malay College Kuala Kangsar
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‘This isn’t ragging’: Malaysian military vows probe into fresh bullying case

The latest allegations at the Malaysian National Defence University involve a student being burned by an iron.

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Malaysian ex-PM Najib fails to end 5-year trial over 1MDB scandal

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.

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Anwar backtracks on subsidy cuts after outcry from ‘uber wealthy’ Malaysians

PM says income threshold for subsidy cuts to be revised after criticism that his budget punished those earning less than US$3,000 a month.

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People walk to their workplace during the morning rush at Kuala Lumpur city centre. Photo: Reuters
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Malaysia PM Anwar responds to Najib’s 1MDB apology

The 71-year-old Najib apologised last week for mishandling the scandal that saw US$4.5 billion stolen from state coffers during his time in office.

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Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim accepted an apology from Najib Razak for the 1MDB scandal. Photo: AFP
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Malaysians left incredulous by apology from disgraced ex-PM Najib

Malaysians slam ‘disingenuous apology’ for 1MDB scandal, scoff at former leader’s claim he was misled by associates.

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My Take | ‘Government knows best’? Malaysia has a problem with explaining its policies

The government needs to improve communication of its policy details and how they will be executed, instead of leaving the issue for later.

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Najib apologises, without accepting full blame, for Malaysia’s 1MDB scandal

The jailed former prime minister’s partial apology comes as the government considers sentencing reforms that may enable his early release.

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Former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak speaks to supporters outside the Court of Appeal in Putrajaya, Malaysia on August 23, 2022. Photo: AP
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Rich Malaysians gripe as Anwar’s ‘pro-poor’ budget hits them in the pocket

Petrol subsidy cuts for richer drivers and tax hikes to fund wage increase for low earners draw ire.

Malaysia’s move to narrow the government’s fiscal deficit could trigger a surge in inflation. Photo: Reuters
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Malaysians mock number plate fundraiser as public riled by fuel subsidy cuts

Some suggest another auction targeted at PM Anwar’s cabinet using the 8481 combination, derided for resembling a Malay pejorative word.

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Malaysia braces for ‘once-in-a-generation’ petrol subsidy rollback

The stakes are high with RON95 subsidies – Malaysians are so reliant on private transport that vehicles outnumber the population.

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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
last updated:
9 September, 2024
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