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As it grapples with a US$12 billion food import bill, the country is considering a renewed focus on agriculture to boost food security and revenue in tandem.
As it grapples with a US$12 billion food import bill, the country is considering a renewed focus on agriculture to boost food security and revenue in tandem.
The Malaysian premier also downplayed earlier comments that the ruling Pakatan Harapan coalition could be a one-term government.
The Malaysian premier also downplayed earlier comments that the ruling Pakatan Harapan coalition could be a one-term government.
Malaysia’s attorney general has dismissed claims that the prime minister-in-waiting made advances towards the former People’s Justice Party researcher Muhammed Yusoff Rawther.
Malaysia’s attorney general has dismissed claims that the prime minister-in-waiting made advances towards the former People’s Justice Party researcher Muhammed Yusoff Rawther.
Malaysia is looking into using the results of polygraph tests in court, but criminologists and legal experts say this may weaken the criminal justice system.
Malaysia is looking into using the results of polygraph tests in court, but criminologists and legal experts say this may weaken the criminal justice system.
Recordings released by investigators probing the 1MDB scandal allegedly feature the former ‘first lady’ berating her husband, fuelling a perception she held undue sway.
Recordings released by investigators probing the 1MDB scandal allegedly feature the former ‘first lady’ berating her husband, fuelling a perception she held undue sway.
The move appears to be retaliation for Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad’s comments on Kashmir and New Delhi’s controversial new citizenship bill, analysts say.
The move appears to be retaliation for Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad’s comments on Kashmir and New Delhi’s controversial new citizenship bill, analysts say.
The anti-corruption commission says the nine calls show ‘criminal conspiracy’, with the former PM and his wife Rosmah among those recorded.
The anti-corruption commission says the nine calls show ‘criminal conspiracy’, with the former PM and his wife Rosmah among those recorded.
Mahathir Mohamad has swung behind Tehran following Trump’s assassination of the Iranian general, risking Riyadh’s ire by likening the event to murder of Jamal Khashoggi
Mahathir Mohamad has swung behind Tehran following Trump’s assassination of the Iranian general, risking Riyadh’s ire by likening the event to murder of Jamal Khashoggi
The business paper has given a scathing response to a Straits Times interview with the alleged 1MDB mastermind, labelling it ‘nonsensical spin’.
The business paper has given a scathing response to a Straits Times interview with the alleged 1MDB mastermind, labelling it ‘nonsensical spin’.
Foreign Minister Saifuddin Abdullah on Friday also announced Malaysia’s intention to open a consulate in Turkey, stick to its South China Sea claims and cement ties with other Muslim nations.
Foreign Minister Saifuddin Abdullah on Friday also announced Malaysia’s intention to open a consulate in Turkey, stick to its South China Sea claims and cement ties with other Muslim nations.
Maszlee Malik, whose tenure was marred by controversy, is the first minister to leave his post since PM Mahathir Mohamad’s Pakatan Harapan coalition came to power in May 2018.
Maszlee Malik, whose tenure was marred by controversy, is the first minister to leave his post since PM Mahathir Mohamad’s Pakatan Harapan coalition came to power in May 2018.
Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad warned of ‘chaos’ after Chinese education group announces plan to protest addition to curriculum in vernacular schools.
Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad warned of ‘chaos’ after Chinese education group announces plan to protest addition to curriculum in vernacular schools.
Inspector-general Abdul Hamid Bador had originally promised to bring the fugitive financier, wanted for involvement in the 1MDB scandal, home to face justice by Christmas.
Inspector-general Abdul Hamid Bador had originally promised to bring the fugitive financier, wanted for involvement in the 1MDB scandal, home to face justice by Christmas.
The former Malaysian leader proclaimed his innocence after a death-row prisoner claimed he had given the order to kill Mongolian model and translator Altantuyaa Shaariibuu in 2006.
The former Malaysian leader proclaimed his innocence after a death-row prisoner claimed he had given the order to kill Mongolian model and translator Altantuyaa Shaariibuu in 2006.
‘We may claim to be performing jihad but the result is more oppression of Muslims everywhere,’ the Malaysian leader tells meeting of Islamic countries.
‘We may claim to be performing jihad but the result is more oppression of Muslims everywhere,’ the Malaysian leader tells meeting of Islamic countries.
The Singapore-Kuala Lumpur high speed rail link is back on track, but with adjustments to reduce costs, said Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad.
The Singapore-Kuala Lumpur high speed rail link is back on track, but with adjustments to reduce costs, said Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad.
Najib’s lawyer says the hitman’s claim that he ordered the death of a Mongolian model in 2006 is part of a conspiracy against his client, and the convicted killer had met with a VVIP earlier this year.
Najib’s lawyer says the hitman’s claim that he ordered the death of a Mongolian model in 2006 is part of a conspiracy against his client, and the convicted killer had met with a VVIP earlier this year.
Disgraced former leader Najib Razak has dismissed the claims by Azilah Hadri, a former policeman on death row for the killing of Altantuya Shaariibuu, as ‘complete fabrication’.
Disgraced former leader Najib Razak has dismissed the claims by Azilah Hadri, a former policeman on death row for the killing of Altantuya Shaariibuu, as ‘complete fabrication’.
2019 has been tough for the fugitive financier. He’s given up US$1 billion in assets and now his former BFF Najib Razak has thrown him under the bus. Still, he has his freedom … but for how long?
2019 has been tough for the fugitive financier. He’s given up US$1 billion in assets and now his former BFF Najib Razak has thrown him under the bus. Still, he has his freedom … but for how long?
The souring of the men’s mentor-protégé relationship bears a striking resemblance to the decoupling of Mahathir and Anwar’s political destinies years ago.
The souring of the men’s mentor-protégé relationship bears a striking resemblance to the decoupling of Mahathir and Anwar’s political destinies years ago.
He was summoned to the police headquarters over the allegations levelled by a former aide who accused the leader-in-waiting of trying to force him to have sex.
He was summoned to the police headquarters over the allegations levelled by a former aide who accused the leader-in-waiting of trying to force him to have sex.
Succession uncertainty has sparked a widening rift within the largest party in Malaysia’s coalition government, stoking concerns it would hurt them at the next election.
Succession uncertainty has sparked a widening rift within the largest party in Malaysia’s coalition government, stoking concerns it would hurt them at the next election.
Youth members of the People’s Justice Party throw stones and punches in scuffle that underlines the fragile state of Malaysia’s biggest parliamentary party.
Youth members of the People’s Justice Party throw stones and punches in scuffle that underlines the fragile state of Malaysia’s biggest parliamentary party.
Hardline televangelist launches legal action against Charles Santiago, saying the politician’s remarks have damaged his reputation.
Hardline televangelist launches legal action against Charles Santiago, saying the politician’s remarks have damaged his reputation.
The ashes of the guerilla chief, who led one of the world’s longest-running insurgencies, were secretly scattered in his birthplace of Perak in September.
The ashes of the guerilla chief, who led one of the world’s longest-running insurgencies, were secretly scattered in his birthplace of Perak in September.
The prime minister and the leader-in-waiting have seen much of the goodwill from last year’s stunning election win evaporate over succession squabbles and a lack of concrete reforms – and the opposition is gaining ground.
The prime minister and the leader-in-waiting have seen much of the goodwill from last year’s stunning election win evaporate over succession squabbles and a lack of concrete reforms – and the opposition is gaining ground.
Nor Salwani Muhammad left a recorder on while government officials discussed a 1MDB audit report, and later gave the audio clip to the new auditor-general.
Nor Salwani Muhammad left a recorder on while government officials discussed a 1MDB audit report, and later gave the audio clip to the new auditor-general.
Malaysian government last year suspended the 640km megaproject, citing unfair terms, but renegotiated to guarantee 40 per cent local participation.
Malaysian government last year suspended the 640km megaproject, citing unfair terms, but renegotiated to guarantee 40 per cent local participation.
Malaysian Chinese Association candidate Wee Jeck Seng won by a 15,000-vote majority to wrest the Tanjung Piai parliamentary seat, a rural constituency in the southern state of Johor, from Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad’s ruling Pakatan Harapan (PH) pact.
Malaysian Chinese Association candidate Wee Jeck Seng won by a 15,000-vote majority to wrest the Tanjung Piai parliamentary seat, a rural constituency in the southern state of Johor, from Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad’s ruling Pakatan Harapan (PH) pact.
Barisan Nasional coalition member the Malaysian Chinese Association is expected to clinch the seat for Tanjung Piai as disillusionment with the government grows.
Barisan Nasional coalition member the Malaysian Chinese Association is expected to clinch the seat for Tanjung Piai as disillusionment with the government grows.