Malaysia politics
Malaysia PM Anwar announces cost-relief measures for SMEs after Sabah election setback: report
E-invoicing exemption threshold rises to RM1m from RM500,000 for businesses
East Malaysian states’ rights push may upend S-E Asia’s political order
Historical grievances on parliamentary seat allocations and revenue sharing now dominate political debate in Sabah and Sarawak
A visual timeline: Mahathir Mohamad’s rise from humble beginnings to Malaysia’s political titan
Malaysia’s longest-serving former leader remains outspoken, influential – and as controversial as ever.
‘I’m still around’: Soon to turn 100, Dr Mahathir continues to shape Malaysia’s politics
Whether you admire him or not, the former PM is the architect of the country’s modern identity, a legacy shaped during his first tenure and marked by both complexity and impact
Former Malaysian finance minister Daim Zainuddin, key ally of Mahathir, dies at 86
His death comes amid recent allegations of asset non-disclosure
Malaysia’s ruling party wrests seat in boost for Anwar Ibrahim
MALAYSIA’S ruling bloc won a seat in an opposition-controlled state on Saturday (Aug 17), in a swing of support towards Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim as the country’s recovery gains speed.
Malaysia drops controversial citizenship plan after backlash
MALAYSIA abandoned its plan to do away with automatic citizenship for foundlings and abandoned children, following weeks of public criticism against the government.
Malaysian kingmaker urges opposition to stop undercutting Anwar
A KEY backer of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s fragile ruling alliance urged the nation’s politicians to stop undermining the government, arguing the country needs political stability to foc...
Ringgit’s risks grow as Malaysia’s political angst adds to woes
THE Malaysian ringgit is vulnerable to a drop towards last year’s low as concerns over the fragility of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s government add to the currency’s headwinds.
Malaysia’s Anwar brushes off alleged plot to topple government
MALAYSIAN Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has dismissed apparent attempts to topple his government, saying he will continue to focus on the South-east Asian country’s economic development.
