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The latest news on Anwar Ibrahim, Malaysian politician and Prime Minister of Malaysia, including Malaysian political news and updates.
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10 Aug 1947
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Prime Minister of Malaysia
Malaysia
Malaysia urged to take more aggressive action to tackle energy crisis
Analysts warn of escalating risks to Malaysia’s economy and call for adjusting the subsidy scheme to stop the government from ‘burning cash’.
3 Apr 2026 - 6:17PM
Indonesia
Indonesia and Malaysia require geo-tracking for civil servants working from home
3 Apr 2026 - 4:44PM
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Asean
How Asean’s neutral stance in Iran war protects its energy security
2 Apr 2026 - 3:19PM
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Malaysia
Malaysia’s Anwar warns against ‘sabotage, hatred’ over fuel prices
The prime minister also said government employees will work from home starting on April 15 to reduce fuel consumption.
2 Apr 2026 - 1:53PM
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Malaysia
Malaysia denies Anwar delayed release of MACC chief probe, plans legal action
The government says Anwar has committed to releasing the findings once related investigations are completed.
1 Apr 2026 - 4:45PM
Malaysia
Malaysian anti-corruption body offers to pay for witness’s flight in chips probe
Ex-government aide James Chai, who is in London, said he was a ‘nobody’ who did not influence the US$250 million deal with Arm Holdings.
1 Apr 2026 - 2:48PM
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Malaysia
Malaysian minister warns of ‘very, very serious’ energy crisis
Anthony Loke urges Malaysians to plan their travel and reduce resource wastage, saying energy supply would not be disrupted until May.
1 Apr 2026 - 1:56PM
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Malaysia
Turn up the ‘Bass’: why Bella, Syed Saddiq’s new chapter has captured Malaysia
Many Malaysians celebrate the singer’s engagement to the lawmaker, seeing it as a triumph over past heartbreak and a challenge to societal norms.
31 Mar 2026 - 12:38PM
Artificial intelligence
‘Economic own goal’? Vietnam’s AI law sets a risky pace for Southeast Asia
From Malaysia’s sovereign cloud to Vietnam’s data curbs, critics say the rush to regulate will deter investment.
28 Mar 2026 - 12:30PM
Malaysia
Malaysian politicians rebuff Sabah oil fix for Philippine energy crisis
Political parties condemn Robin Padilla’s Sabah claim, affirming the oil-rich state’s irreplaceable role in Malaysia’s federation.
28 Mar 2026 - 9:00AM
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Malaysia
Iran crisis bites into Malaysia’s supply chain as fuel subsidy cap falls
The quota cut for subsidised petrol reflects how the distant war is affecting Malaysia, with the food industry also sounding the alarm.
27 Mar 2026 - 4:49PM
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Malaysia
Iran to allow Malaysian vessels to pass in Strait of Hormuz: Anwar
Malaysia’s PM Anwar Ibrahim said he talked with Iran and other countries as part of efforts to facilitate peace in the Middle East.
26 Mar 2026 - 8:21PM
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Malaysia
Minister denies link to Malaysia’s ‘corporate mafia’ saga
Ramanan Ramakrishnan has challenged businessman Victor Chin to identify the politician ‘Mr R’ said to be at the centre of the controversy.
25 Mar 2026 - 7:15PM
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Japan
Japan to start release of state oil reserve on Thursday to ease Iran impact
Japan sources nearly all crude oil from overseas and relies on the Middle East for over 90 per cent of its crude oil imports.
24 Mar 2026 - 8:10PM
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Malaysia
Malaysia battles fuel subsidy misuse after viral 71-litre petrol grab
The government blocked a customer from the subsidy scheme to ensure fair access amid rising oil prices and supply fears.
24 Mar 2026 - 12:33PM
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Malaysia
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Malaysia’s LGBTQ crackdowns aren’t hypocrisy, they’re politics
Anwar’s government isn’t failing its ideals. It’s navigating a reality where Malay-Muslim legitimacy dictates the limits of social change.
21 Mar 2026 - 11:30AM
Malaysia
Why US warships’ pit stop in Malaysia is raising eyebrows
The USS Tulsa and USS Santa Barbara were seen in Penang on Sunday, despite Malaysia’s criticism of Washington over the Iran war.
17 Mar 2026 - 11:45PM
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Malaysia
Investors fleeing Mideast turmoil find safe haven in ‘sweet spot’ Malaysia
‘It’s where you go when things are going badly elsewhere,’ an analyst says as global funds turn to the country to weather volatility.
17 Mar 2026 - 3:20PM
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Malaysia
Deal or no deal? Malaysia-US trade pact in turmoil after minister ‘misspeaks’
First, a minister called the deal dead. Then his ministry backtracked. Now the opposition is demanding answers.
16 Mar 2026 - 9:53PM
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Malaysia
‘Ocean is our income’: the Malaysian fishers being pushed out by progress
Malaysia’s government says the Port Klang expansion is sustainable and essential. Local Mah Meri fishers fear for their livelihoods.
16 Mar 2026 - 5:00PM
Malaysia
Malaysia’s government accused of using law to silence critics
Civil society groups say an investigation into an alleged plot to topple the government risks shrinking civic space.
16 Mar 2026 - 12:52PM
Malaysia
Malaysia will not intervene militarily in Middle East, Anwar says
Saudi Arabia is among the ‘many major nations’ that have asked for Malaysia’s help, the prime minister reveals.
16 Mar 2026 - 10:37AM
Malaysia
Graft and gridlock: in Anwar’s Malaysia, reformist cracks widen
Malaysia’s prime minister can’t pass his own reform bills. His coalition appears to be cracking – and time is running out.
14 Mar 2026 - 10:30AM
Malaysia
Malaysia’s fuel subsidy bill to rise more than fourfold as Iran war drags on
The government will spend about US$812.8 million a month to maintain the price of subsidised petrol and diesel in the short term.
13 Mar 2026 - 6:30PM
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Malaysia
Malaysian businessman releases photo to show officers drew guns during raid
Malaysia’s anti-corruption agency has denied that its officers pointed a weapon at Albert Tei’s head during his arrest.
13 Mar 2026 - 2:03PM
Malaysia
Malaysia tightens borders to fight fuel smuggling amid global energy crisis
The move comes amid concern that rising fuel prices abroad could make it more profitable to smuggle subsidised fuel out of Malaysia.
11 Mar 2026 - 8:07PM
Malaysia
Malaysia’s Anwar risks reformist image as Daim family sues over ‘Zionist’ claims
The prime minister said that a group of Malaysians were working with foreign media and a ‘prominent Zionist group’ to topple the government.
9 Mar 2026 - 5:29PM
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Malaysia
Malaysia vows to hold petrol prices as Iran war pushes oil past US$100
Malaysia’s prime minister guarantees citizens that RON95 petrol will remain at 1.99 ringgit despite the US-Israel war on Iran.
9 Mar 2026 - 2:11PM
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