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Malaysian key opposition party’s power struggle threatens to dent election hopes
Bersatu, a key component of Malaysia’s opposition alliance Perikatan Nasional (PN), is embroiled in an internal power struggle that could weaken the group before the next general election. Bersatu has...
Malaysia’s missile upgrades target a South China Sea deterrence boost
Malaysia plans to modernize its navy with new missiles to improve deterrence capabilities amid increasing tensions in the South China Sea. The country will acquire Norwegian and Turkish anti-ship and ...
Malaysia says no to e-waste dumping but can its ban stop a global trade?
The Malaysian government recently imposed an immediate ban on e-waste imports, classifying electronic waste under an 'absolute prohibition' category. The move aims to prevent Malaysia from becoming a ...
Malaysia bans e-waste imports: ‘not world’s dumping ground’
The Malaysian government has announced an immediate and full ban on importing electronic waste, classifying it under 'absolute prohibition' to prevent the country from being a global dumping site for ...
Malaysian minister slams rude staff hindering tourism: ‘do you know who I am?’
The Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture for Malaysia, Tiong King Sing, has expressed concern over the attitude of public and private sector employees regarding tourist inquiries. He stated that many...
Chips the key to reviving stalled India-Malaysia ties
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Malaysia to revive economic ties between the two nations, focusing on semiconductor trade and investment as a significant aspect of bilateral relations....
Malaysia risks under-reporting of TB cases as ‘slow-burn epidemic’ persists
Medical experts warn that Malaysia could be under-reporting tuberculosis cases due to an ongoing outbreak characterized by 10 active clusters nationwide with a total of 2,571 cases reported since Febr...
Malaysia orders probe into anti-corruption chief as calls for resignation mount
The Government of Malaysia has established a special committee to investigate allegations that the head of the country's anti-corruption body, Azam Baki, may have violated asset declaration rules. The...
Malaysia’s Anwar defends anti-corruption chief over new share row: ‘read his explanation’
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim dismissed calls for the removal of Malaysia’s anti-corruption chief Azam Baki due to new concerns about his shareholdings. Bloomberg reported that Baki is a key shareholde...
Malaysian police draw gun in stand-off with Singapore car driving wrong way at checkpoint
Malaysian police resorted to drawing their firearms during an incident involving a wrongly driven car entering via the wrong side through the Sultan Iskandar Building checkpoint in Johor Bahru, Malays...
Japan’s Takaichi sweeps election, Kuala Lumpur mayoral ethnicity debate: 7 Asia highlights
The article presents seven key stories from SCMP's Asian coverage that have garnered reader interest and illuminate current issues in the region. Key points include a sweeping victory by Japan’s 'Iron...
Malaysia clarifies Trump trade deal: no exclusive rare earth rights for US
The Malaysian government has clarified that their reciprocal trade agreement with the United States does not include exclusive rights or binding obligations regarding rare earth elements (REE). Minist...
Singaporean sweeps Kuala Lumpur road after Malaysia littering conviction
A 25-year-old Singaporean man named Mohamed Nuh Qurasaini Kayat carried out a community service clean-up ordered by the Malaysian court after being convicted for littering. The incident occurred on Fr...
Father, son arrested in Malaysia after woman’s dismembered remains found at landfills
Two suspects, a father aged 70 and his son in his twenties, have been arrested for the dismemberment of a woman in Sabah state, Malaysia. The motive is reported to be jealousy. Body parts were found a...