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The controversy has also put a spotlight on the inner workings of the Pakatan Harapan administration, now accused of favouring ethnic Chinese interests.
The controversy has also put a spotlight on the inner workings of the Pakatan Harapan administration, now accused of favouring ethnic Chinese interests.
The prime minister said Malaysia was ‘caught in the middle’ as proponents of free trade indulged in restrictive trade practices ‘on a grand scale’.
The prime minister said Malaysia was ‘caught in the middle’ as proponents of free trade indulged in restrictive trade practices ‘on a grand scale’.
The diplomatic fallout from Malaysia’s criticism over Kashmir is spreading to the economy as Indian businesses shun their palm oil suppliers in favour of Indonesian alternatives.
The diplomatic fallout from Malaysia’s criticism over Kashmir is spreading to the economy as Indian businesses shun their palm oil suppliers in favour of Indonesian alternatives.
Saifuddin Abdullah says Kuala Lumpur’s ability to prevent other countries encroaching on its waters is lacking, and military upgrades are needed
Saifuddin Abdullah says Kuala Lumpur’s ability to prevent other countries encroaching on its waters is lacking, and military upgrades are needed
The survey by NGO Sisters in Islam also found that 21 per cent of respondents believed a husband had a right to strike a wife.
The survey by NGO Sisters in Islam also found that 21 per cent of respondents believed a husband had a right to strike a wife.
The RCEP involves the 10 Asean countries and the six major economies to have formed free trade pacts with the bloc: China, India, New Zealand, Australia, South Korea and Japan.
The RCEP involves the 10 Asean countries and the six major economies to have formed free trade pacts with the bloc: China, India, New Zealand, Australia, South Korea and Japan.
Measures to attract investments include a ‘special channel’ for firms from China, and packages to entice Fortune 500 companies, Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng said.
Measures to attract investments include a ‘special channel’ for firms from China, and packages to entice Fortune 500 companies, Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng said.
Assemblymen G. Saminathan and P. Gunasekaran being investigated under security laws for alleged links to Sri Lankan militant organisation.
Assemblymen G. Saminathan and P. Gunasekaran being investigated under security laws for alleged links to Sri Lankan militant organisation.
Unable to overcome its financial problems, the Malay-language publication has seen its fortunes sag in tandem with those of its political benefactor.
Unable to overcome its financial problems, the Malay-language publication has seen its fortunes sag in tandem with those of its political benefactor.
Nazir Razak said he had understood that the US$6 million transferred to his bank account by his brother in 2013 was meant for ‘election campaign purposes’.
Nazir Razak said he had understood that the US$6 million transferred to his bank account by his brother in 2013 was meant for ‘election campaign purposes’.
Independent complaints commission was originally proposed back in 2004 but has been met with political resistance and pushback from top cops.
Independent complaints commission was originally proposed back in 2004 but has been met with political resistance and pushback from top cops.
Business-friendly, pro-growth budget expected to be unveiled as government looks to tackle rising cost of living and flagging economy.
Business-friendly, pro-growth budget expected to be unveiled as government looks to tackle rising cost of living and flagging economy.
CEO of state grants administrator Cradle Fund died aged 48 in an alleged murder that remains shrouded in mystery.
CEO of state grants administrator Cradle Fund died aged 48 in an alleged murder that remains shrouded in mystery.
Having struggled to nurture tech giants of its own, Malaysia is turning its attention to funding the region’s start-ups instead.
Having struggled to nurture tech giants of its own, Malaysia is turning its attention to funding the region’s start-ups instead.
In response to a question from Hong Kong Bar Association chairman Philip Dykes, the Malaysian leader warns of a repeat of the Tiananmen crackdown if unrest continues, saying ‘I think in the end, that is what China will do’.
In response to a question from Hong Kong Bar Association chairman Philip Dykes, the Malaysian leader warns of a repeat of the Tiananmen crackdown if unrest continues, saying ‘I think in the end, that is what China will do’.
While the premier has spoken out against Israel and Myanmar’s treatment of Muslims, he has been more circumspect when it comes to Malaysia’s largest trade partner.
While the premier has spoken out against Israel and Myanmar’s treatment of Muslims, he has been more circumspect when it comes to Malaysia’s largest trade partner.
Officers say they will haul in organisers for questioning after force did not receive notice of event 10 days ahead as required by law.
Officers say they will haul in organisers for questioning after force did not receive notice of event 10 days ahead as required by law.
About 40 rallies were planned for Sunday in cities across the world as part of the Global Solidarity with Hong Kong movement, with the word being spread via social media.
About 40 rallies were planned for Sunday in cities across the world as part of the Global Solidarity with Hong Kong movement, with the word being spread via social media.
Last November, Muhammad Adib Mohd Kassim was pulled from an emergency response van and beaten after protests against the proposed relocation of a Hindu temple in Kuala Lumpur turned violent.
Last November, Muhammad Adib Mohd Kassim was pulled from an emergency response van and beaten after protests against the proposed relocation of a Hindu temple in Kuala Lumpur turned violent.
The Malaysian leader says attacks on the community in Rakhine state amounted to ‘institutionalised terrorism’, criticising Myanmar for a lack of action and the UN for a ‘deafening’ silence
The Malaysian leader says attacks on the community in Rakhine state amounted to ‘institutionalised terrorism’, criticising Myanmar for a lack of action and the UN for a ‘deafening’ silence
The recently announced bilateral mechanism has given rise to questions over the disputed waterway, where both countries have overlapping claims.
The recently announced bilateral mechanism has given rise to questions over the disputed waterway, where both countries have overlapping claims.
The premier made reference to “powerful countries” imposing their will on smaller nations, saying multilaterism was under threat. He has also proposed the non-militarisation of the disputed waterway.
The premier made reference to “powerful countries” imposing their will on smaller nations, saying multilaterism was under threat. He has also proposed the non-militarisation of the disputed waterway.
Information including passport details, home addresses and phone numbers were leaked onto data exchange forums last month.
Information including passport details, home addresses and phone numbers were leaked onto data exchange forums last month.
Kedah’s chief minister has a good chance of rapidly scaling the political ladder due to his pedigree, observers say. But Mukhriz Mahathir says he has ‘tonnes’ left to do in Kedah, one of Malaysia’s poorest regions.
Kedah’s chief minister has a good chance of rapidly scaling the political ladder due to his pedigree, observers say. But Mukhriz Mahathir says he has ‘tonnes’ left to do in Kedah, one of Malaysia’s poorest regions.
Mukhriz Mahathir, the chief minister of Kedah state in Malaysia, says the region is well placed to cash in on the spoils of the trade war as investors eye new markets.
Mukhriz Mahathir, the chief minister of Kedah state in Malaysia, says the region is well placed to cash in on the spoils of the trade war as investors eye new markets.
Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has promised to restore autonomy to the two Bornean territories but a year on observers say there has been little movement.
Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has promised to restore autonomy to the two Bornean territories but a year on observers say there has been little movement.
Under Malaysian law, minors found guilty of capital offences can serve a life sentence in place of the death penalty at the king’s discretion, which activists say leaves children in limbo.
Under Malaysian law, minors found guilty of capital offences can serve a life sentence in place of the death penalty at the king’s discretion, which activists say leaves children in limbo.
The opposition parties are formalising their alliance under the banner of Islamic unity, but observers warn of worsening ethnoreligious tensions – and question if the government can shore up support from the Malay-Muslim vote bank.
The opposition parties are formalising their alliance under the banner of Islamic unity, but observers warn of worsening ethnoreligious tensions – and question if the government can shore up support from the Malay-Muslim vote bank.
Putrajaya has blamed – and offered help to – Jakarta, which denies full responsibility for the poor air quality. The smog poses a health hazard to the region, while it also has negative consequences for business and tourism.
Putrajaya has blamed – and offered help to – Jakarta, which denies full responsibility for the poor air quality. The smog poses a health hazard to the region, while it also has negative consequences for business and tourism.
The Malaysian foreign ministry’s statement came after the Philippines’ top diplomat Teddy Locsin said Manila would not abandon its longstanding claim on Sabah, which is on Borneo island.
The Malaysian foreign ministry’s statement came after the Philippines’ top diplomat Teddy Locsin said Manila would not abandon its longstanding claim on Sabah, which is on Borneo island.