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Kuala Lumpur
Head of State
Sultan Ibrahim ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar
Head of Government
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim
Corruption in Asia
Malaysian ex-army head, wife deny laundering US$544,000 in procurement scandal
Prosecutors say ‘proceeds from unlawful activity’ were banked into accounts of Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan and his wife from 2024 to 2025.
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Australia
Australia deports Malaysian man caught with child sexual abuse material
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Singapore
Johor businesses prepare for Singaporeans’ Lunar New Year shopping spree
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Law
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Fine brews: Hong Kong milk tea and the Opening of the Legal Year ceremony
Why we keep a decidedly Western colonial tradition and display it proudly in front of the world.
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Food and Drinks
Your Hong Kong weekend drinks guide for January 22-24
It’s guest shifts galore as The Aubrey and Lobster Bar – and Macau’s Wing Lei Bar – host top mixologists from across Asia.
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Singapore
Malaysia’s Johor books 5 Singaporeans for littering under new enforcement regime
The cases come as the country enforces new rules sending littering offences to court as the Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign rolls out.
21 Jan 2026 - 5:57PM
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Anwar Ibrahim
Malaysia’s primary school changes spur fears of ‘herd effect’ competition
From 2027, children can enter Year One of primary school at age six instead of seven, fuelling fears of limited teaching staff and space.
21 Jan 2026 - 5:33PM
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Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar
Malaysia media groups urge action after reporter allegedly assaulted at event
The incident follows the detention of another journalist under the Sedition Act, sharpening concerns about intimidation and press freedom.
21 Jan 2026 - 3:25PM
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US-Asean relations
Foot in the door or trap? Risks of Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ for Southeast Asia
Nations are likely to try to avoid early commitment while steering clear of outright rejection to minimise US retaliation, analysts say.
21 Jan 2026 - 2:30PM
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Asean
As more nations block Grok for obscene content, calls for Asean-wide curbs mount
The Philippines should push the fight against deepfakes high on the Asean agenda as the bloc’s chair, analysts say.
21 Jan 2026 - 5:20PM
Anwar Ibrahim
Malaysia’s expat salary rules dubbed ‘ridiculous’, stoking talent drain fears
The pay threshold for expatriate visas will be doubled to boost local hiring, sparking concern over reduced foreign talent and rising costs.
21 Jan 2026 - 10:43AM
Corruption in Asia
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Malaysia’s king vows to ‘hunt for the corrupt’
A former army chief and dozens of other officers and civilians have been arrested in recent weeks as the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) seized 52 million ringgit (US$12.8 million) in cash, gold, cars and luxury watches.
20 Jan 2026 - 6:49PM
Singapore
US ambassador to Singapore’s much ‘larger gifts’ call to mark July 4 rankles
In light of recent US actions, Anjani Sinha’s call could be deemed as the embassy trying to ‘shake down businesses’, an analyst says.
21 Jan 2026 - 10:54AM
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SCMP Highlights
Malaysian road rage video goes viral, Pakistan’s arms deals: 7 Asia highlights
From visa suspensions to Pakistan’s arms deal, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.
20 Jan 2026 - 1:10PM
Social media
‘Indecent’ aerobics: viral Zumba video triggers police probe in Malaysia
Headscarf-wearing instructors ignited a social media firestorm and religious backlash after being filmed performing in clothing considered skimpy.
20 Jan 2026 - 1:53PM
Chinese overseas
2 Chinese workers in Malaysia face US$392,000 tax bills after employer fraud
The victims’ employer allegedly inflated their salaries to reduce the company’s tax liability, sparking calls for action.
20 Jan 2026 - 9:44AM
Crime
King warns of wider corruption ‘hunt’ as military scandal rocks Malaysia
Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar says the army procurement scandal is just the ‘tip of the iceberg’, as he warns against abuse of power in office.
20 Jan 2026 - 6:53PM
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Commodities
Silver steps out of gold’s shadow as Southeast Asian investors rush in
Soaring prices, tight supply and geopolitical uncertainty are driving a regional rush into the once-overlooked precious metal.
19 Jan 2026 - 5:30PM
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Anwar Ibrahim
Anwar’s reform record questioned after Malaysian reporter’s sedition arrest
Rex Tan’s arrest for asking a ‘sensitive question’ shows how a colonial-era act continues to hold back Malaysian reforms, critics say.
19 Jan 2026 - 5:21PM
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Saudi Arabia
‘Khalwat’: divorced couple arrested for sharing hotel room in Malaysia
The offence applies to unmarried Muslim couples found in private seclusion and is punishable by fines, jail terms or caning.
19 Jan 2026 - 12:41PM
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Food and agriculture
How a crop of young farmers is reshaping agriculture in Southeast Asia
Young people across Southeast Asia are using city spaces and new technologies to improve on traditional farming methods to grow produce.
19 Jan 2026 - 8:00AM
Singapore
Most Singaporeans not upbeat on future of next generation: survey
But the city state also ranks highest in trust among people with differences in society, tied with Saudi Arabia in the Edelman global report.
19 Jan 2026 - 8:17AM
Fame and celebrity
Missing Malaysian actress Nadia Kesuma dies of heart attack in Saudi
Family and friends confirmed the death of the star, who was on a pilgrimage trip to the Gulf kingdom.
18 Jan 2026 - 11:38AM
Indonesia
Impulse control: Malaysia’s social media ban targets teen minds
The government is threatening to pull the plug on social media for under-16s after a spate of youth violence linked to life online.
18 Jan 2026 - 8:00AM
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Asean
Asian Angle
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To win the future, Southeast Asia must rewrite its industrial rule book
Success relies on five key pillars, including deeper regional coordination and targeted industrial upgrading.
17 Jan 2026 - 10:30AM
Israel-Gaza war
Malaysian police arrest reporter following controversial question at Gaza forum
Rex Tan has resigned as a Free Malaysia Today reporter and apologised for his question, which raised an uproar for its racial overtones.
17 Jan 2026 - 10:13AM
Najib Razak
Malaysia’s Umno chief denies he ‘sidelined’ Najib to save himself
Ahmad Zahid, who has been cleared of corruption charges, says the party has ‘never wavered’ from its position of supporting its ex-leader.
16 Jan 2026 - 6:07PM
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Crime
Malaysia rules 15-year-old fit to stand trial in 2025 murder of Yap Shing Xuen
Following a psychiatric review, a teen faces trial for the stabbing of schoolmate Yap Shing Xuen, who suffered over 200 wounds.
16 Jan 2026 - 4:42PM
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