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Joseph Sipalan
Joseph Sipalan has done extensive reporting of Malaysia, specialising in politics and more recently macro-economics. An alumnus of Reuters and several major Malaysian news organisations.
As Southeast Asian countries band together to silence critics, advocates call for an urgent reassessment of human rights policies.
The incident, coupled with recent immigration scandals and the influx of Chinese tourists and investors, has fuelled concern about criminal activity in Malaysia.
Without details such as access to the national grid, private energy companies face hurdles in planning for new power plants, executives say.
Labour rights groups are calling for an end to migrant worker exploitation ahead of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s visit to Bangladesh.
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Malaysian solar equipment shipped to the US will include a 9.13 per cent duty while two Malaysia-based foreign firms also face higher duties.
While Anwar is riding high on his successful economic recovery and political manoeuvres, old tensions with his rivals-turned-allies remain.
The GISB scandal reveals a harrowing tale of exploitation, as former members recount a legacy of abuse hidden behind a facade of faith.
Malaysia denies PM Anwar ordered anti-graft probe into rival Mahathir, calling allegations a ‘malicious attempt’ to destabilise the government.
The authorities have said little about the steps they will take to help the more than 550 children recover from their trauma.
Industry seeks more time to offload inventories, saying rules aimed at kicking addiction among under 18s being rolled out without consultation.
With Malaysian palm oil producers facing price pressures, the finance ministry may consider trimming the windfall tax levied on the sector.
Some members have four wives and 34 children, with many of them living in care homes where the alleged abuse took place, police chief says.
Malaysia is offering zero per cent tax to attract wealthy Asians into setting up family offices in the troubled Chinese-led mega project.
The CEO’s company allegedly ran the welfare homes from which authorities rescued over 400 children last week.
Industry insiders say the government must go beyond tax incentives to attract the firms needed to revive the troubled US$100 billion project.
The group, accused of running shelters where children were abused, faces a widening probe, including the freezing of numerous bank accounts.
The party showed strong support for banning gambling at its annual congress even as its leaders seek to make inroads with non-Muslim voters.
Consumers celebrate the savings, but governments from Indonesia to Malaysia face pressure to protect local manufacturers from the influx.
PAS deputy president Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man said the party needs to address allegations of being ‘extremist’.
Police said 50 reports were lodged against the lawmaker by those who thought her request to review a halal certification plan was offensive.
Agents say they have seen a surge in inquiries from wealthy young Chinese since the requirements for the MM2H scheme were eased.
The IPO by 99 Speed Mart raised US$531 million on its debut, making owner Lee Thiam Wah Malaysia’s newest billionaire.
Local industries – from Thailand’s truckers to Indonesia’s textile makers and Malaysia’s retailers – are feeling the squeeze from low-cost Chinese goods.
Anwar says Malaysia has operated well within its territory, as it investigates source of leaked protest note sent by China’s foreign ministry.
Kedah, Kelantan, Perlis and Terengganu are aiming to tap the potential of rare earth deposits in particular under SG4 Group
The two countries also call for an immediate ceasefire in the Israel-Gaza war and talks towards finding a two-state solution.
Job losses and factory closures loom as Washington’s anti-China trade policies risk derailing Malaysia’s economic aspirations.
Malaysia’s PM reiterated his commitment to eradicating corruption, calling for a new leadership culture that prioritises national interests over personal gain.
A week into the incident, Malaysian authorities have not explained to the public who is ultimately culpable.
Teow’s MBI Group duped thousands with fake high-return investments, leading to his extradition to China on massive fraud charges.
