All posts tagged "Anwar Ibrahim"
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0PoliticsASEAN Under Scrutiny: Can the Regional Bloc Overcome Its ‘Toothless Tiger’ Reputation?
As the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) wraps up its summit in Kuala Lumpur, its ongoing failure to act decisively on...
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0ASEAN NewsKuala Lumpur Set to Host 47th ASEAN Summit Focused on Inclusivity and Sustainability
From October 26–28, 2025, Malaysia’s capital will welcome regional and global leaders for the 47th ASEAN Summit, marking a pivotal moment for...
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0OpinionA Response to PM Anwar’s Recent Comments: Subsidy Reform Should Not Be Based on Nationality
The Malaysian Prime Minister’s recent remarks about resident foreigners not paying taxes have sparked backlash — and for good reason. Expats working...
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0Local NewsHas Jho Low Been Found? Journalists Say 1MDB Fugitive Is in Shanghai on a Fake Aussie Passport
Two former reporters claim fugitive financier Jho Low – central to the 1MDB scandal – has been located living in Shanghai under...
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0Local NewsReport: King’s Health Improves Significantly Following Treatment
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has reported a significant improvement in King Sultan Ibrahim’s health following medical treatment in Bahrain. Prime Minister Anwar...
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0PoliticsMalaysia Moves to Strengthen a Key Element of Democracy
In a move to enhance freedom of assembly, Malaysia is set to amend the Peaceful Assembly Act 2012 by removing the requirement...
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0Local NewsDiesel Price Hike Sparks Backlash, Price Increases from Businesses
Within just 48 hours of the removal of subsidies from diesel fuel prices, some major suppliers in Malaysia have determined they’ll need...
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0Malaysian Drivers Unamused by Steep Overnight Rise in Diesel Prices
While some may be taking it in their stride, it’s clear the dramatic increase in diesel prices has many local drivers fuming....
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0Local NewsMalaysia Announces Its 2024 Budget
A number of the line items in the lengthy budget are noteworthy, with a handful being of potential interest to expats, as...
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0Local NewsAnwar Blasts Corruption in Malaysia, Puts Nation’s Leaders on Notice
The comments from the prime minister are among the most forceful from any high-level government official on the scourge of graft in...
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0PoliticsAnwar’s Cabinet Picks Draw Widespread Scorn
The prevailing sentiment in Malaysia appears to be that the newly minted Prime Minister could have done considerably better in choosing his...
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0PoliticsANALYSIS: A Remarkable Turn of Events in Malaysia’s GE15
From BN’s stunning defeat to the first hung parliament in Malaysian history, the 15th general election has delivered plenty of surprises. Malaysians...