World reacts to the death of Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi World leaders express condolences after Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi dies in a helicopter crash. Al Jazeera · May 20, 2024
Malaysia’s Anwar unveils record public pay hike amid ringgit’s slide Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says pay hike of more than 13 percent will be ‘best increase in history’. Al Jazeera · May 1, 2024
Malaysia’s ex-PM Mahathir faces anticorruption probe Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission chief says former leader ‘among those being investigated’. Al Jazeera · Apr 26, 2024
Malaysia To Build Massive Chip Design Park: PM A prominent player in the semiconductor industry for decades, Malaysia accounts an estimated 13 percent of global back-end manufacturing, according to German tech giant Bosch. International Business Times · Apr 22, 2024
Malaysian shop chain that sold ‘Allah socks’ targeted with petrol bombs Three stores hit with molotov cocktails after pictures of socks deemed offensive by Muslims shared on social media The Guardian - UK · Apr 2, 2024
Anwar's Bold US-China Neutrality Call: A Diplomatic Tightrope For A Small, Struggling Country Anwar Ibrahim has boldly called for neutrality in the rivalry between Washington and Beijing, but his impartiality call comes at a critical time in Malaysia's economy – will a small country "struggling to survive in a complex world" emerge unscathed as it walks a tightrope between the world's economic and… International Business Times · Mar 25, 2024
Middle East crisis: UN’s expert on torture investigating claims Palestinian detainees were mistreated in Israel – as it happened UN special rapporteur on torture to carry out fact-finding investigation after receiving allegations detained Palestinians were mistreated The Guardian - AU · Mar 8, 2024
The MH370 families seeking closure, justice and a fresh search Compensation cases have stalled in the courts, and authorities are pledging a fresh search only if there is compelling new evidence, leaving victims’ relatives in limbo The Guardian - AU · Mar 8, 2024
Malaysian PM calls on Albanese to reinstate UNRWA funding to aid ‘besieged civilians’ of Gaza Difference between the west’s responses to human suffering in Ukraine and Palestine defies reasoning, Anwar Ibrahim says The Guardian - AU · Mar 7, 2024
Malaysia slams West for failing to stand up for Gaza Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim called on Australia to be consistent in how it advocates for human rights after the death toll in Gaza surpassed 30,000. AAP · Mar 7, 2024
PM says Australia to ‘make an assessment’ on UNRWA funding – as it happened This blog is now closed. The Guardian - AU · Mar 5, 2024
False hope fears as MH370 families search for closure Family members of the 239 people who disappeared on flight MH370 have called for another search in a bid for answers and closure on the 10th anniversary. AAP · Mar 5, 2024
Australia to launch $2bn fund to ‘turbocharge’ trade with south-east Asia Anthony Albanese plans to boost clean energy and infrastructure exports, and increase visas for travellers from the region The Guardian - AU · Mar 4, 2024
Malaysia happy to reopen search for missing MH370 Any fresh evidence in the search for the MH370 flight that mysteriously disappeared a decade ago could compel a fresh operation, Malaysia's leader says. AAP · Mar 4, 2024
The Guardian - AU · Mar 3, 2024 Coalition flags housing policy ‘refresh’ – as it happened This blog is now closed.
Top News · Feb 9, 2024 Malaysia's Highest Court Invalidates Shariah-Based State Laws Malaysia's top court strikes down Shariah-based state laws, sparking controversy as Islamists fear it could undermine religious courts nationwide.
Top News · Feb 2, 2024 Najib Razak's Jail Sentence Cut, Fine Reduced in Corruption Case The Pardons Board in Malaysia has reduced former Prime Minister Najib Razak's prison sentence and fine related to a corruption case involving billions of d...
Top News · Jan 31, 2024 Billionaire Sultan Sworn in as Malaysia's New King Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar is sworn in as Malaysia's new king under the unique rotating monarchy system. Learn about his role and extensive business empire.
The Guardian - AU · Jan 31, 2024 Malaysia swears in motorbike-riding billionaire as new king under rotating monarchy system Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar takes the throne at a time when royal intervention has been needed to deal with political instability
International Business Times · Jan 31, 2024 Malaysia Installs Outspoken Motorcycle-riding King Malaysia installed an outspoken motorcycle-riding king on Wednesday in an elaborate ceremony steeped in centuries of tradition, with the billionaire determined to play a key role in ensuring political stability.
Top News · Jan 29, 2024 Former Malaysian Minister Charged in Corruption Probe Targeting Ex-PM Former Malaysian finance minister Daim Zainuddin has been charged with failing to declare assets in a corruption probe targeting allies of ex-PM Mahathir.
International Business Times · Jan 17, 2024 Malaysia Launches AI Literacy Program Amid Southeast Asian Race Toward High-Tech Future Malaysia's AI Program for the People aims to improve the masses' AI literacy following a late 2023 report that revealed the Southeast Asian nation's AI readiness was only at 13%.
Al Jazeera · Jan 17, 2024 Malaysia charges two with ‘wounding religious feelings’ in now-banned film Mentega Terbang, about a teenager exploring religion, was banned in September after criticism from conservative Muslims.
International Business Times · Dec 16, 2023 Japan, ASEAN To Boost Security Ties With Eye On China Southeast Asian and Japanese leaders will agree to boost "maritime security cooperation", according to a draft statement seen by AFP from a summit that kicked off Saturday against the backdrop of growing tensions in the South China Sea.
Al Jazeera · Dec 12, 2023 Malaysia’s Anwar Ibrahim revamps cabinet as voters worry about economy Anwar promises to focus on economy, education and health as he splits up ministries and creates new posts.