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ASEAN Business

A visual timeline: Mahathir Mohamad’s rise from humble beginnings to Malaysia’s political titan

Malaysia's longest-serving prime minister Mahathir Mohamad's legacy is a complex tapestry of accomplishments and controversies.
ASEAN Business

‘I’m still around’: Soon to turn 100, Dr Mahathir continues to shape Malaysia’s politics

Daim Zainuddin served as Malaysia's finance minister from 1984 to 1991 and from 1999 to 2001 under former premier Mahathir Mohamad.
ASEAN Business
OBITUARY

Former Malaysian finance minister Daim Zainuddin, key ally of Mahathir, dies at 86

The victory will embolden Anwar as he looks to undertake politically unpopular reforms to strengthen the country’s finances, including ending blanket petrol subsidies.
International

Malaysia’s ruling party wrests seat in boost for Anwar Ibrahim

The Malaysian Cabinet rejected a proposal to amend the constitution that would result in such children having to apply for citizenship.
ASEAN Business

Malaysia drops controversial citizenship plan after backlash

The son of Sarawak’s first governor, Abang Johari has had a role in every administration since 1982.
International

Malaysian kingmaker urges opposition to stop undercutting Anwar

The ringgit has slid more than 1 per cent in January, adding to losses from the previous three years.
ASEAN Business

Ringgit’s risks grow as Malaysia’s political angst adds to woes

Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says the ‘Dubai Move’ has no effect on the government.
ASEAN Business

Malaysia’s Anwar brushes off alleged plot to topple government

“There shouldn’t be any concerns over any statements and views, including from the Sultan of Johor,” Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says.
ASEAN Business

Malaysia’s PM Anwar urges caution after Sultan’s government comments: report

Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (left, with Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi) has announced a new Cabinet line-up of 60 people, up from 55 previously.
International

Malaysia PM Anwar seeks to solidify power with return of influential leaders in Cabinet reshuffle

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