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Malaysia
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
Anwar Ibrahim
A passenger vessel approaches the jetty at Campbell Bay on Great Nicobar Island, India's southernmost territory, located less than 150km from the Strait of Malacca's western entrance. Photo: AFP
China-India relations

What India’s ‘unsinkable aircraft carrier’ near Malacca means for its China ties

Uncertainty over Strait of Hormuz amid US-Iran conflict has New Delhi moving on US$10 billion plan to transform Great Nicobar Island.

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Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC)

Malaysia probes ex-anti-corruption chief over threats to whistle-blower

Crime

Malaysia police’s ‘gay party’ label sparks debate after hotel drug raid

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Najib Razak

Peta urges Malaysian prison to serve Najib, inmates ‘peaceful’ vegan meals

The animal rights group says vegan meals can help Kajang Prison promote ‘empathy and non-violence’ among its inmates and save costs.

Malaysia’s former prime minister Najib Razak at the Kuala Lumpur Courts Complex in December 2025. Najib has been held at Kajang Prison since August 2022. Photo: Reuters
Sexual harassment and assault

Why are more men in Malaysia reporting being sexually harassed now?

More than 1,000 complaints involving male victims have been lodged since 2024, but campaigners say shame and fear still keep many men silent.

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SCMP Highlights

Singapore’s tense drone trials, Thailand targets bad tourists: 7 Asia highlights

From Singapore’s weaponised drone trials to Thailand targeting bad tourists, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.

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The Philippines

Philippine rescuers race to free workers trapped after hotel collapse

Authorities are unable to rely on excavators and other machinery for fear that the rubble could shift and bury any survivors deep beneath the wreckage.

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A woman walks beside a collapsed building where nearly 20 people are believed to be trapped in Angeles city in Pampanga province, north of Manila, on Monday. Photo: AP
Anwar Ibrahim

Malaysia’s ruling coalition faces test over Selangor non-Muslim worship rules

The dispute began after an MP flagged state planning guidelines stating that non-Islamic places of worship cannot be in commercial zones.

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Energy

3 killed in Malaysia after lifeboat falls into sea from Petronas floating vessel

The victims were on a lifeboat for maintenance work when an attached rope or hook came loose, causing them to spill into the sea.

Asean

Shock absorber: will Asean’s power grid be up to the task by 2045?

With only eight of 18 links built and a 100-terawatt demand surge looming, analysts say the blueprint may need an overhaul for the AI age.

The sun sets behind power lines in San Fernando town, Pampanga province, the Philippines, last month. Photo: AFP
Crime

Editorial | Hong Kong should spare no effort in fight against financial crime

The recent crackdown by law enforcement agencies from 10 jurisdictions on international scams shows the benefit of regional cooperation.

Officers from the Frontier+ initiative at a press briefing in the Maldives. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong transport

What to eat and buy at Hong Kong airport’s revamped Terminal 2

Passengers and visitors will find 25 shopping and dining options, including McDonald’s, Nap Tea and Imperial Patisserie.

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Ageing society

Asian Angle | Asia’s silver dividend can offset ageing’s economic toll

Research shows demographic decline hits productivity, not workforce size. Keeping older workers active through technology is the solution.

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The Philippines

1 dead, ⁠21 missing after unfinished building collapses in Philippines

Hundreds of rescuers involved in search for survivors after the nine-storey building’s walls and scaffolding buckled, trapping workers.

An unfinished nine-storey building collapsed in Angeles City, Philippines, on Sunday. Photo: The information office of Angeles City/Xinhua
Thailand

Budget cuts leave Thailand’s twin-sea navy at risk of falling behind

With submarine projects stalled and frigate funding cut, Thailand’s fleet risks being outpaced by regional rivals.

Thai aircraft carrier HTMS Chakri Naruebet (rear) accompanies transport ship HTMS Chang (front) before entering a naval base. Photo: Royal Thai Navy
US-China relations

Asian Angle | What the China-US stability pact means for Southeast Asia

The real test of Beijing and Washington’s adoption of ‘constructive strategic stability’ will be how words translate into action.

Artificial intelligence

Southeast Asia is chasing the AI boom, but at what cost?

A regional dash for digital dominance risks running headlong into an energy crunch and an existential threat to jobs.

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India

India’s US$9 billion island megaport sharpens China’s ‘Malacca dilemma’

When completed, the Great Nicobar project would allow India to monitor activities near the Strait of Malacca, a key trade corridor for China.

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A coastline at Campbell Bay in Great Nicobar Island. India is planning a US$9 billion megaport, airport and city on the remote island. Photo: AFP
Israel

Video | Asian nations condemn Israel over flotilla detentions

South Korea accused Israel of ‘going too far’ in detaining two of its nationals who were part of an aid flotilla headed to Gaza.

Anwar Ibrahim

Spoiler alert: why Malaysia’s Anwar should be wary of Rafizi’s Bersama party

Bersama may not have political clout to bring down the prime minister but may chip away support among his reformist base, analysts say.

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Tourism

Malaysia’s tourism-dependent Langkawi fears rising costs are deterring visitors

Businesses ranging from boat operators to restaurants are seeing a drop in international visitors to the island.

A paraglider being pulled by a fast speed boat along the coast of Langkawi, Malaysia. Photo: John Brunton
SCMP Highlights

Xi hosts Putin over tea; rare earth find in northeast China: 7 highlights

From the Iran conflict rattling Chinese investors to Li Ka-shing’s charitable support, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.

A rare earth mine at Bayan Obo, in the Inner Mongolia autonomous region of China, seen in 2011. Photo: VCG via Getty Images
Scams and swindles

Chinese gang caught using AI in Malaysia bungalow for Spanish job scam

Johor police arrested 35 Chinese nationals for luring victims in Spain with fake high-paying job offers.

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International Property

AI boom fuels US$11.6b data centre investment surge in Asia-Pacific

Adoption remains selective as some landlords are still cautious, especially when tenant credit profiles are less established.

Cathay Pacific

Singapore Airlines faces narrow window to gain market share from Gulf rivals

SIA can capture more Asia-Europe traffic due to its strong oil hedging strategy and balance sheet, and the Iran war’s impact, analysts say.

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Singapore Airlines planes sit on the tarmac at Changi Airport in Singapore. SIA says it will increase services to several European cities including Manchester, Milan and Munich. Photo: Reuters
Social media

Malaysia demands TikTok explain failure to block fake account insulting king

Among the ‘grossly offensive’ posts were false claims that the king ate pork and images with his face superimposed onto animal bodies.

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Malaysia’s king, Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar, attends a meeting with Russia’s President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin in Moscow on May 9. Photo: Reuters
Defence

US denies role in Norway’s cancelled missile sale to Malaysia

Washington said it supported the deal after the row raised questions over US influence on weapons with American-made parts.

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Singapore

How Singapore’s weaponised drone trials could fuel Southeast Asian tensions

As Southeast Asian militaries adopt cheap, lethal systems, experts warn a lack of established rules could prove dangerous.

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