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Capital
Kuala Lumpur
Head of State
Sultan Ibrahim ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar
Head of Government
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim
Anwar Ibrahim
Malaysia’s Anwar douses row over diesel supplied to Philippines
The prime minister denied Petronas involvement, saying Malaysia was a transit point for foreign deals.
3 hours ago
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Energy
Malaysian bust spotlights shadow fleet oil trade in Southeast Asia
5 hours ago
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Energy
In Malaysia, some laud car driver’s arrest over ‘world’s most expensive petrol’
13 Apr 2026 - 6:55PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Malaysia faces energy emergency amid Trump’s Hormuz blockade
With six tankers carrying up to 6 million barrels of oil potentially stranded, analysts say Malaysia is on a collision course with crisis.
13 Apr 2026 - 9:19PM
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Crime
Malaysia rejects death penalty for drink-drivers, proposes victim compensation
Adding a compensation clause to the Road Transport Act will help victims avoid a long-drawn-out civil suit, minister says.
13 Apr 2026 - 3:06PM
Middle East
Malaysia foils illegal ship-to-ship fuel transfer in waters off Penang
Malaysia has been cracking down on fuel smuggling amid mounting shortages and supply disruptions caused by the Iran war.
13 Apr 2026 - 11:07AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Minister warns Malaysia will enter ‘critical period’ for fuel supply by June
Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah said the government was exploring alternative materials amid global shortages and rising costs.
12 Apr 2026 - 2:40PM
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Singapore
Singapore drama sparks Malaysian ire over scam hub depiction
Mediacorp defended ‘Highway to Somewhere’ against criticism, saying the show raises scam awareness and highlights Malaysia’s beauty.
12 Apr 2026 - 12:13PM
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Renewable energy
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Hormuz crisis a chance to spur Asia’s shift to clean, secure energy
The US war on Iran should be a catalyst for governments and industries to accelerate the transition to renewables.
12 Apr 2026 - 5:30AM
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Crime
Malaysia detains masseuses from China offering ‘extra services’
Police said 21 men and women from Myanmar and China, aged 18 to 41, were detained.
11 Apr 2026 - 1:08PM
Malaysian politics
Was Penang ‘robbed’ from Kedah? Malaysian states face off in sovereignty row
A grievance dating back hundreds of years resurfaces as Kedah state lays claim to the country’s richest island.
13 Apr 2026 - 1:27PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Iran’s Hormuz toll threat lays bare Asia’s energy vulnerability
Analysts warn that charging ships to pass through Hormuz could set a dangerous precedent for other strategic waterways and hit Asia hardest.
10 Apr 2026 - 8:43PM
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Singapore
‘Their affair’: Anwar on Singapore’s refusal to negotiate over Hormuz
Responding to remarks by the city state’s top diplomat, Anwar said Malaysia balances regional ties with firm stands on global issues.
10 Apr 2026 - 8:39PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Malaysian group under fire for saying working from home will hurt city profits
The Federation of Malaysian Business Associations warns of losses of more than US$120 million but critics say the group is ‘missing the point’.
10 Apr 2026 - 3:33PM
Asean
US to remain key ally of Asean despite Iran war fallout: diplomat
Ambassador Daniel Kritenbrink says the US still has ‘extraordinary’ influence in the region, given its trade and security ties with Asean.
9 Apr 2026 - 6:20PM
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Singapore
Singapore’s refusal to negotiate over Hormuz creates waves in Malaysia
Singapore said it would not be appealing to Iran for access to the strait as transit through crucial trade waterways was a right.
9 Apr 2026 - 7:11PM
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Food and Drinks
Hainanese chicken rice origins and its versions in Singapore, Malaysia and more
With roots in Hainan’s Wenchang chicken, Hainanese chicken rice shows how a dish can quietly evolve into distinct regional iterations.
9 Apr 2026 - 7:15AM
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The Philippines
Can Philippines become critical minerals powerhouse with help from US, Japan?
To curb China’s dominance in the sector, Manila has to cut red tape and fight corruption to draw US and Japanese investors.
8 Apr 2026 - 8:42PM
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Corruption in Asia
Malaysian corruption watchdog secures arrest warrant for tycoon Daim’s sons
The move marks the latest development in a years-long probe into the ex-finance minister’s wealth.
8 Apr 2026 - 12:16PM
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Singapore
Singapore minister: ‘right of passage’ through Hormuz non-negotiable
Vivian Balakrishnan says freedom of navigation is ‘of profound importance’ because it affects the Straits of Malacca and Singapore.
8 Apr 2026 - 9:16AM
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Iran
Iran ‘does not forget its friends’ as Malaysia-linked ships pass through Hormuz
The move signals Tehran’s use of access to Hormuz as leverage, analysts say, while drawing scrutiny over Malaysia’s oil transfers.
7 Apr 2026 - 7:52PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
‘A whole civilisation will die tonight’: Donald Trump heightens Iran threats
Ahead of ‘complete demolition’ deadline, two sides face trust deficit and see no acceptable guarantor between them, analysts say.
7 Apr 2026 - 11:46PM
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US-China relations
What is US telling Pacific allies by moving missiles to use in the Iran war?
Deploying US missiles to the Middle East ‘reinforces Beijing’s assessment that time and industrial scale favour China’, analyst says.
7 Apr 2026 - 7:04PM
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Asean
Most in Asean prefer China over US in survey, Trump cited as biggest concern
Support for China was stronger in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Singapore, according to the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute survey.
7 Apr 2026 - 6:08PM
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Corruption in Asia
Daim’s daughter pleads not guilty as Malaysia’s ‘Op Godfather’ probe widens
The charge against the daughter of late former finance minister Daim Zainuddin centres on an allegedly incomplete asset declaration.
7 Apr 2026 - 6:13PM
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SCMP Highlights
UAE retaliates against Iran, Bali’s spate of murders: 7 Asia highlights
From how UAE is fighting Iran back to a series of murders in Bali, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.
7 Apr 2026 - 12:30PM
Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC)
Daim’s daughter to be charged in Malaysia amid corruption probe
Asnida Daim, daughter of the late finance minister Tun Daim Zainuddin, will be charged under the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act.
6 Apr 2026 - 10:12PM
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Thailand
Oil smugglers in Thailand worsen supply crisis as Anutin warns of tough times
Police are investigating alleged oil hoarding in southern Thailand and reselling to nearby countries, citing ‘abnormal’ vessel movements.
6 Apr 2026 - 8:04PM
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