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The latest news on Anwar Ibrahim, Malaysian politician and Prime Minister of Malaysia, including Malaysian political news and updates.
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10 Aug 1947
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Prime Minister of Malaysia
Malaysia
Spoiler alert: why Malaysia’s Anwar should be wary of Rafizi’s Bersama party
Bersama may not have political clout to bring down the prime minister but may chip away support among his reformist base, analysts say.
22 May 2026 - 6:13PM
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Malaysia
Malaysia demands TikTok explain failure to block fake account insulting king
21 May 2026 - 5:28PM
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Malaysia
Malaysia’s ruling coalition commits to staying united until ‘end of its term’
20 May 2026 - 6:22PM
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Did US restrictions sink Malaysia’s US$147 million Norway missile deal?
Analysts say US-controlled parts may have been a factor in Norway’s revoked export licences, underscoring risks for Asian defence buyers.
21 May 2026 - 3:24PM
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Can Malaysia’s PM afford a snap poll as the fuel bill burns?
With his coalition crumbling and former allies defecting, Malaysia’s prime minister has a fast-narrowing window to secure a fresh mandate.
19 May 2026 - 3:21PM
Malaysia
Why Malaysia’s election ‘war drums’ could be the end for Anwar’s coalition
Rival-turned-ally Umno – and allies-turned-rivals Rafizi and Nik Nazmi – may force the prime minister to call an early election.
19 May 2026 - 6:56PM
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Malaysian ex-ministers resign from Anwar’s party, snap election rumoured
Rafizi Ramli and Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad resigned from cabinet last year after losing leadership posts in internal party elections.
18 May 2026 - 11:45AM
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In Malaysia, ex-ministers challenge Anwar’s attempt to project strength
Rafizi and Nik Nazmi are holding an event to announce a new ‘political direction’ on the same day as Anwar’s party meets.
15 May 2026 - 5:05PM
Malaysia
Anwar says Malaysia won’t support Jho Low’s Trump pardon bid
The Malaysian businessman, indicted in the US, has denied wrongdoing but remains at large.
16 May 2026 - 8:48AM
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Malaysia
High stakes, low odds: why Trump pardon is unlikely for 1MDB’s Jho Low
The request appears unlikely to succeed because Low has never appeared in a US court, stood trial or accepted responsibility, analysts say.
14 May 2026 - 3:21PM
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Malaysia
Malaysia weighs legal action after Norway blocks missile exports
The missiles are central to Malaysia’s troubled littoral combat ship programme as Putrajaya says it will seek an explanation from Oslo.
14 May 2026 - 10:36AM
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‘Low profile’ ex-judge takes over Malaysia’s anti-corruption agency
Abdul Halim Aman, 69, takes the reins at a turbulent time for the MACC. ‘He has a difficult job ahead’, one analyst says.
13 May 2026 - 4:03PM
Malaysia
Malaysia’s top anti-corruption enforcer exits with legacy in doubt
Malaysia has a new anti-corruption chief. What it doesn’t have yet is a clear answer to the questions that dogged the old one.
12 May 2026 - 5:25PM
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Malaysia’s Umno marks 80th anniversary with show of Malay political power
The party held its celebrations in the Johor palace where it was founded, signalling it is back on track ahead of coming state polls.
11 May 2026 - 8:45PM
Malaysia
Malaysia’s fuel subsidy headache leaves Anwar ‘scrambling for solution’
The government will review fuel subsidies for higher-income Malaysians but has yet to decide how the cut-off should be applied, Anwar says.
11 May 2026 - 4:35PM
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Malaysia resorts to cloud seeding to save rice crop from drought
With farmers facing arid brown fields that should be flooded, Malaysia’s prime minister announced cloud-seeding operations to trigger rain.
9 May 2026 - 12:13PM
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Asean
Asean to step up push for South China Sea code, energy security
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr says the code of conduct is key to unlocking deeper China-Asean economic cooperation.
8 May 2026 - 10:28PM
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New database tracks shifting outcomes of Malaysia’s political corruption cases
The Prosecutorial Accountability Watch database is an attempt to make sense of a justice system clouded by ‘double standards’.
8 May 2026 - 4:47PM
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Well-oiled diplomacy: Malaysian king visits Moscow as Anwar eyes Russian energy
Though Sultan Ibrahim’s visit is officially ceremonial, its timing coincides with the energy squeeze plaguing Malaysia and much of Asia.
7 May 2026 - 4:36PM
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Malaysia warns of health risks from heatwave, 2 deaths recorded this year
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has ordered cloud-seeding operations to be carried out in the worst-affected states.
5 May 2026 - 3:07PM
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Between hope and reality – Umno’s plan to go solo a test of political waters
The party says a solo bid can help it win up to 60 seats in the next election and give it leverage to decide on coalition partners.
4 May 2026 - 5:00PM
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In Malaysia, Anwar’s former ally Rafizi Ramli grilled over Arm chip deal
The MACC is investigating power abuse claims and irregularities linked to the alliance between the economy ministry and the UK chip designer.
4 May 2026 - 11:23AM
Malaysia
From Malaysia’s book bans to Iran war, Anwar’s reform agenda faces sternest test
Anwar’s government has tilted to the right in recent years in a move to win the support of Malay voters, analysts say.
2 May 2026 - 8:00AM
Malaysia
‘Moral harm’: Malaysia’s culture war brigade tries to hose down water festival
Kuala Lumpur’s Rain Rave Water Music Festival faces backlash from critics who argue that such vulgar imports hurt conservative values.
1 May 2026 - 4:10PM
Malaysia
State-level rebellion in Malaysia’s Negeri Sembilan tests Anwar’s coalition
Umno-led Barisan Nasional claims to have a simple majority after teaming up with opposition lawmakers amid an attempt to overthrow the ruler.
28 Apr 2026 - 6:24PM
Asean
Will Asean’s oil scramble mean Russia builds lasting stronghold in region?
Southeast Asia’s pivot may be for economic reasons, but some analysts warn Moscow could seek to build lasting influence in the region.
28 Apr 2026 - 7:24PM
Malaysia
Malaysian state in political crisis after Umno pulls support for chief minister
The Negeri Sembilan spat has shone the spotlight on increasingly fragile ties within Prime Minister Anwar’s coalition government.
27 Apr 2026 - 5:45PM
Malaysia
Malaysia gets new anti-corruption chief as protests mount against outgoing head
Former High Court judge Abdul Halim Aman takes the reins of MACC from Azam Baki amid scandals.
25 Apr 2026 - 5:27PM
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