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How did Malaysia PM Anwar Ibrahim woo Elon Musk?

In an interview with Fortune, Anwar Ibrahim said his aggressive approach won over Tesla's CEO: “I want to effect change, and I want to do it now.”

Fortune

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has an ambitious plan to rid his country of corruption and turn its economy around—starting with Elon Musk

The prime minister reveals how he wants to get more women working, balancing the U.S. and China, and his "long conversation" with Nelson Mandela.

Fortune

A divided Malaysia celebrates National Day with Prime Minister Anwar rallying for unity

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has rallied Malaysians to unite and reject racial and religious bigotry, as the country marked its 66th year of freedom from British rule with fireworks and colorful street parades

The Independent UK

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Malaysia was so eager to get Musk to invest, it waived its decades-old policies for Tesla

Tesla is allowed to sell cars in Malaysia without needing to comply with local rules on Malay ownership.

Fortune

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin acquitted of four graft charges

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin has been acquitted by the high court of four corruption charges, days after his opposition bloc expanded its influence in local elections

The Independent UK

After checkered results in state polls, Malaysian leader Anwar needs to unite polarized nation

Analysts say Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim faces a daunting task in uniting an increasingly polarized nation and strengthening his nascent unity government

The Independent UK

Relief for Anwar as Malaysians back status quo in ‘nail-biting’ state polls

Political blocs split victories in regional polls, but opposition makes gains in challenge for ruling coalition.

Al Jazeera

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Voting begins as Malaysian leader Anwar seeks to shore up his rule in vital state elections

Voting has begun in crucial state elections in Malaysia, where Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s multi-coalition government is seeking to strengthen its hold against a strong Islamic opposition

The Independent UK

State elections in Malaysia present the first test of Anwar government

Malaysians go to the polls again on August 12. Six of the 13 states in the Malaysian Federation are holding elections.

The Conversation

Why state polls this Saturday are pivotal to Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar's rule

In the past two weeks, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has zig-zagged across the country on an election campaign that pitched the appeal of political stability and his concept of a progressive government

The Independent UK

ASEAN states should engage bilaterally with Myanmar to resolve crisis, Malaysian leader says

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says Southeast Asian countries should be given some latitude to engage informally with Myanmar on an individual basis to help resolve a deepening crisis there

The Independent UK

Pop band The 1975’s set stopped in Malaysia after onstage kiss

Good Vibes festival organisers said 1975’s set was stopped due to ‘non-compliance with local performance guidelines’.

Al Jazeera

Malaysia honours Kanthapuram with Hijra Award

Malaysia honours Sunni leader Kanthapuram Aboobacker Musliar with its highest civilian award, the Hijra Award. The award, instituted in 2008, is given to Islamic scholars from around the world for their contributions to world peace and camaraderie. Mr. Kanthapuram is the first Indian to receive the award. Malaysian Prime Minister…

The Hindu

Malaysia’s Anwar talks Tesla, Starlink with Elon Musk

Anwar Ibrahim says carmaker will establish headquarters in state of Selangor later this year.

Al Jazeera

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh discusses strengthening of bilateral ties with Malaysia's top leadership

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met Malaysia’s top leadership, including Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, and held talks on a wide range of issues to further deepen bilateral defence and strategic ties.

Bangkok Post

Malaysia PM to meet virtually with Elon Musk by week’s end

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will hold a virtual meeting Tesla Inc’s Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk by the end of this week, according to Trade Minister Zafrul Aziz.

The Independent UK

Malaysian PM Anwar faces crucial test of support in state polls next month

Less than a year after taking office, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim faces a critical first test in state elections next month that pits his government against a powerful Islamic opposition

The Independent UK

Malaysia says it will take legal action against Meta over harmful content on Facebook

Malaysia’s government says it will take legal action against Facebook's parent company, Meta Platforms, for failing to remove undesirable and harmful content from its social media platform

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Bangkok Post

Time for an Asian Monetary Fund

Although the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has long been the most prominent global institution for promoting financial stability, calls to create regional alternatives are growing louder.

Al Jazeera

Malaysia will ‘not survive’ if it does not change: Anwar Ibrahim

Malaysian prime minister tells Al Jazeera he is committed to reform, and fighting corruption in Southeast Asian nation.

The Independent UK

Malaysia, Indonesia end 18-year sea border disputes, vow to cooperate in defending palm oil industry

Malaysia and Indonesia have signed agreements to end longstanding sea border disputes and vowed to bolster cooperation to fight “highly detrimental discriminatory” measures against palm oil

Bangkok Post

Malaysia: 1MDB fugitive Jho Low in Macau

Malaysia believes that fugitive financier Low Taek Jho is hiding in Macau, along with others wanted in the multibillion-dollar 1MDB scandal, Al Jazeera has reported, citing the national anti-graft body.

Al Jazeera

1MDB fugitive Jho Low placed in Macau as associates in spotlight

Malaysia’s anti-corruption body reveals Jho Low’s alleged whereabouts after questioning of 1MDB suspect Kee Kok Thiam.

Bangkok Post

Asean urges South China Sea restraint, 'concerned' about Myanmar

LABUAN BAJO: Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) leaders on Thursday urged restraint and peaceful resolution of disputes in the South China Sea and said a surge in missile tests by North Korea was a threat to regional peace.

The Independent UK

ASEAN leader acknowledges no progress toward ending Myanmar's deadly civil strife

Indonesian President Joko Widodo has somberly acknowledged to fellow Southeast Asian leaders that no progress has been made to end the civil strife gripping Myanmar

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