MALAYSIA GE

Ringgit sinks to seven-month low despite record bond inflows as Fed fears dominate

Before the war started, Anwar was already weighing a vote this year buoyed by a resilient economy, a firmer ringgit and his elevated international profile.

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

Anwar’s progressive, multi-ethnic alliance Pakatan Harapan currently holds power in three of the six states, with the rest controlled by Perikatan Nasional.

Malaysians vote in state elections, test for Anwar

The elections could decide if Anwar will stay on in power as head of the coalition that set aside decades of rivalry to form the government last November.

Malaysia’s Anwar faces key test as first state polls loom

Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has promised to convene Parliament on Monday for a confidence vote to prove his lower house majority.

Malaysia PM signs cooperation pact with smaller parties ahead of confidence vote

The new Pakatan Harapan-led government will need strong political will to push through a painful reform process for Malaysia.
MALAYSIA GE

Fixing economy will be real test for Anwar

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s immediate challenge will be to present a budget to steer the economy through the pressures of lingering inflation, a weak currency and an unfavourable global economic environment.

Malaysia PM Anwar names himself finance minister to gain investor confidence

UOBKH views Genting Malaysia’s failed bid for a Macau concession as a positive development for the group, as it will now have a healthy gearing ratio.

Malaysia’s unity government is good news for country’s casino sector: UOBKH

Anwar Ibrahim's rise to the premiership of Malaysia represents a moment of multiracial opportunity for the diverse nation.
PERSPECTIVE

A turning point for Malaysia

Supporters of Malaysia's newly appointed Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim cheered after seeing the end of the five-day political impasse.
MALAYSIA GE

Malaysian businesses hope new government will boost investor confidence