Anwar Ibrahim

Malaysian PM Anwar eyes polls by October as fuel subsidy cut looms: sources

Early elections could sync federal and state votes, helping the government slash election costs

Anwar reiterated Malaysia’s commitment to freedom of navigation following the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz for nearly seven weeks, which has disrupted energy supplies and raised prices.

Anwar says Mideast states are using Malaysia to engage Iran

“...the Arab world have sought our views and our assistance to convey their concerns,” says Anwar

Malaysia is spending nearly US$1 billion a month on subsidy measures to keep retail pump prices low.

Malaysia orders civil servants to work from home to save energy as PM Anwar targets fuel price misinformation

Policy starts Apr 15, affecting staff at ministries, government agencies, and state-linked firms

 Anwar wants to complete a separate probe into allegations about businessmen who worked with the anti-graft agency to oust company executives.

Anwar is said to oppose quick release of probe into graft chief

Anwar’s concern is that making the report public would undermine perceptions of his government ahead of a possible early election

“We are now in the process of releasing the Malaysian oil tankers and the workers involved so that they may continue their journey home,” Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said.

Iran allowing Malaysian vessels to pass in Hormuz, PM Anwar says after talks with regional leaders

Malaysia keeps oil subsidies while acting to shield the economy from potential supply disruptions

Malaysia's government will keep the price of the RON95 transport fuel at RM1.99 (S$0.32) per litre despite a spike in prices.

Malaysia has enough supplies to maintain subsidised transport fuel price, PM Anwar says

The Cabinet will hold a special meeting on Friday to review the country’s fiscal position

Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim says the suspect engaged the PR company to launch a coordinated attack aimed at undermining national institutions before the next election.

Malaysia PM, police chief sued over calling out alleged plot

It reportedly involves the widow and sons of former finance minister Daim Zainuddin, as well as an international media agency

The vote had been supported by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
NEWS ANALYSIS

Failed reform vote raises questions over Malaysia’s coalition discipline

Analysts say this raises execution risks for the administration’s agenda

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the suspect had engaged the PR firm as part of a response to being the subject of a large-scale graft investigation by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission.

Malaysia PM tells parliament of plot to destabilise government

Police are investigating an alleged conspiracy to “sabotage national stability”

IJM is seen as a prize catch amid a business tussle that has triggered graft claims and racial politics over Sunway's Jan 12 takeover bid.
NEWS ANALYSIS

A RM11 billion takeover battle is testing Malay economic clout. Malaysia PM Anwar now holds all the cards

A Sunway-IJM merger would create a top 10 largest entity on the local bourse