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Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim leaving the National Day parade in Putrajaya on August 31. For Anwar, the West is just one of many global players Malaysia must engage with to maximise its strategic advantage. Photo: AP

Opinion | How Southeast Asia’s diplomatic dance sidesteps great power ensnarement

The leaders of Malaysia and Indonesia, among others, increasingly seek a nuanced engagement of ‘multi-alignment’ and being ‘multi-regional’.

The leaders of Malaysia and Indonesia, among others, increasingly seek a nuanced engagement of ‘multi-alignment’ and being ‘multi-regional’

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Malaysia’s energy transition slows as industry bemoans lack of transparency

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Couple in Malaysia praised for iPhone gifts they gave to loyal domestic workers

Malaysia eyes strengthened South China Sea defence with new naval base in Borneo

Set to be operational by 2030, the facility at Bintulu is positioned less than 150km from the disputed Luconia Shoals, also claimed by China.

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Ships of the Royal Malaysian Navy on patrol in 2015. Half of the country’s 49 ships are operating beyond their serviceable lifespan. Photo: AFP

Why you should visit Desaru Coast, Malaysia’s new holiday hotspot

Luxury resorts, pristine beaches and award-winning spas combine with a strong eco ethos at Malaysia’s crowd-free Desaru Coast.

6 Chinese nationals arrested during burglary raids in Malaysia

The suspects, who targeted homes while occupants were away, are believed to be responsible for multiple burglaries across Malaysia.

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Foreign men fined for wearing women’s clothing in Malaysia

Satyanarayana Prasad Papoli, 70, and Arthur Wang, 66, pleaded guilty to committing an obscene act that caused disturbance to others.

A man wearing a red dress poses for a photo before a hash event in Beijing in 2013. One of the accused said in his defence that it was not unusual for men to wear women’s clothing during hash events. Photo: Reuters

Malaysia’s Johor state reverting to Saturday-Sunday weekend after 11 years

The move had received the ‘consent and blessing’ of Malaysia’s king Sultan Ibrahim, his son Johor Regent Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim said.

Echoes of Gaza: Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore confront legacy of war

From boycotts to artwork and activism, the Palestinian struggle has ignited passionate responses across Southeast Asia over the past year.

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Who is Ong Beng Seng, the tycoon linked to Singapore’s ex-minister Iswaran?

Ong, known as a ‘risk taker’ and ‘shrewd businessman’ with a penchant for closing deals, has also had brushes with controversy.

Malaysian hotel tycoon Ong Beng Seng arrives at the State Courts in Singapore on Friday. Photo: AFP

Asian Angle | Inside PAS’ ‘brilliant move’ to consolidate political power in Malaysia

SG4 aims to pool resources from Kedah, Kelantan, Perlis and Terengganu to attract investment – though feasibility issues remain.

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Malaysia’s former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad (centre) at the launch of the SG4 Group Sdn Bhd in September. Photo: Facebook/TunDrMahathir

Being Chinese | From my Chinese Malaysian childhood, a lifelong reality check

A defining childhood moment came when I was warned my identity as a Chinese female would count as ‘two strikes’ against me.

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Reflections | My name isn’t weird, it reflects diversity that’s dying out in China

Chinese names were once pronounced according to a person’s local dialect. Thanks to standardisation and the pinyin system, this is changing.

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Malaysia’s palm oil lobby welcomes ‘sensible’ reprieve from EU deforestation law

The delay gives producers more time to comply with the complex regulations, which were originally set to come into effect on December 30.

Workers load harvested palm oil fruit bunches onto a truck at a plantation in Selangor, Malaysia. Photo: Bloomberg

Malaysia urged to end exploitative practices to reopen Bangladesh labour market

Labour rights groups are calling for an end to migrant worker exploitation ahead of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s visit to Bangladesh.

Illegal foreign workers from Bangladesh are arrested by the Malaysian Immigration Department during a raid in Kuala Lumpur in January 2020. Photo: Shutterstock

Malaysia arrests, deports maid for criticising Cambodia leaders on social media

Nuon Toeun, 36, who had worked in Malaysia for several years, was arrested on a request from the Cambodian government.

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Is China downplaying ‘restrained’ clash with fishermen near Paracel Islands?

Vietnam says Chinese personnel boarded a local fishing boat on Sunday and beat the crew with iron bars, seriously injuring four of them.

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Daim Zainuddin’s wife steps into spotlight amid Malaysia’s corruption probe

Naimah Khalid claims the ‘trumped-up [corruption] charges’ against her and her husband, Daim Zainuddin, were ‘instigated by Anwar Ibrahim’.

Wife of ex-finance minister Daim Zainuddin, Naimah Khalid, speaks to the media after a court session in Kuala Lumpur in January. Photo: EPA-EFE

Malaysia dad sets son’s motorbike on fire due to late-night safety concerns

Father defends his actions, believes bike has transformed his son into a ‘monster’.

Malaysia expands oil, gas drilling even as China patrols ‘like clockwork’

Constant pressure from Chinese vessels hasn’t deterred Malaysia’s energy exploration, an Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative report says.

Malaysia solar firms set to face lower demand over US tariff hike: analyst

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.

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A solar farm in Puchong, Selangor, Malaysia. Photo: Shutterstock

Will Malaysian renewal of durian trademark cause a stink in China or help sales?

The price of a single Musang King durian from Malaysia can surpass US$80 in China, and new protections could make them even more costly.

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Musang King durians from Malaysia are known for their creamy flesh and a balance of sweetness and bitterness. Photo: Shutterstock

Malaysia PM Anwar’s coalition faces internal cracks after big by-election win

While Anwar is riding high on his successful economic recovery and political manoeuvres, old tensions with his rivals-turned-allies remain.

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Explainer | Who is winning the fight for the South China Sea’s resources?

Claimants are competing for fish, oil and gas amid unresolved maritime boundaries and differing interpretations of law.

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Hong Kong among top destinations for mainland Chinese tourists this ‘golden week’

State media says Osaka, Seoul and Kuala Lumpur also popular, while tourism insiders highlight Hong Kong’s ease of access as an advantage.

Tourists visit Golden Bauhinia Square in Wan Chai. Photo: Sam Tsang

‘Vendetta’: Daim Zainuddin’s wife files police report against Malaysia PM Anwar

Daim’s wife filed a police report against Anwar and said he is targeting her husband as part of a ‘conspiracy’ against his political rivals.

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86-year-old Daim Zainuddin, Malaysia’s former finance minister, arrives at a court in Kuala Lumpur on January 29 before being charged with failing to declare his assets. Photo: EPA-EFE

Wasp menace claims life of university student in Malaysia

Despite previous complaints, the wasps have continued to threaten residents’ safety, leading to further hospitalisations.

Malaysia eatery manager becomes local celebrity for viral dance, gets overseas tour

Young woman has 100,000 followers on Xiaohongshu, with many saying she should perform in South Korea.

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Malaysia
Latest news, in-depth features and opinion on Malaysia, covering politics, economy, society and the Asean member-nation’s relationships with China, Singapore, and other Southeast Asian countries.
Capital
Kuala Lumpur
Head of State
Sultan Ibrahim ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar
Head of Government
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim
last updated:
7 October, 2024
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