Critics have accused PM Anwar of abandoning his reform agenda as anger grows over the reduced sentence for ex-leader Najib for corruption linked to the 1MDB scandal.
FamilyMart’s parent company says it has ended a deal with Israeli defence firm Elbit Systems, adding it is against ‘supporting violence or killing’.
The decision to halve Najib’s sentence and cut his fine for corruption linked to the plunder of the 1MDB state fund enraged the public and reopened wounds on all sides of Malaysia’s festering political divide.
Najib will be freed in August 2028 after his 12-year jail term was halved by Pardons Board led by King Sultan Abdullah, in one of his final acts in office.
Mahathir Mohamad and Daim Zainuddin are among the old adversaries to be swept up in a wide-ranging anti-graft probe. Anwar denies he’s had a hand in it. Still, at least one observer says it’s a ‘smart move’.
Najib was jailed in 2022 after being convicted of corruption linked to the plunder of state fund 1MDB. The decision means he could now be eligible for release as early as next year.
Mystery surrounds the fate of the disgraced former leader, who was jailed in 2022 for 12 years for corruption linked to the 1MDB scandal.
The 86-year-old former finance minister and key ally of ex-Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad was charged on Monday with failing to comply with a notice to declare his assets under the country’s anti-corruption laws.
Despite a strong Singapore dollar and weak Malaysian ringgit, Singaporeans are not eyeing large properties in JB and are prioritising connectivity instead.
An inquiry panel will look into then-PM Mahathir Mohamad’s decision to withdraw from a review of ICJ’s ruling on the island of Pedra Branca.
Mirzan Mahathir, 66, has 30 days to declare his domestic and overseas assets, as part of the agency’s investigation into revelations from the Panama Papers.
Khairi Jailani and Tan Meng Kheng are the first Malaysian creators to face a criminal charge over film content in the country, where rising conservatism is stifling free speech.
Renewable energy and AI are key themes of PM Anwar Ibrahim’s administration to wean Malaysia off its reliance on its depleting oil reserves.
Chinese developer Country Garden’s US$100 billion flagship Malaysia project has fallen on hard times. But there’s hope yet of attracting more investors – if they can clear out the stray dogs, day drinkers and decay.
The nations cemented plans for the zone as they seek to revive interest in Chinese developer Country Garden’s mega-project – and hailed progress on the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System.
Sabrina Bahsoon, who is known for her viral dances on the London Tube, is leveraging her celebrity by sponsoring schooling for Palestinian children living as refugees in Malaysia.
Concern over data security and protection against breaches is high in Malaysia after repeated revelations of hacks and data theft over recent years.
Malaysia’s social media has come out in defence of the consumer embargo of the fast food chain, saying the decision to boycott is a personal choice.
A 58-storey building in Kuala Lumpur belonging to the close ally of ex-PM Mahathir Mohamad was seized as part of the investigation.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim apologised for his use of ‘keling’, a derogatory term for Malaysia’s Indian community, saying he was quoting a historical text and had no intention to insult.
Pendatang, a dystopian film tackling the delicate topic of race, has gripped the public after filmmakers released it for free online.
There are fears of a repeat of the devastating 2014 flooding in Malaysia as authorities warn heavy rains are set to persist.
The raid in central Kuala Lumpur has led to many Bangladeshis becoming fearful and shunning the area during the holiday season.
Several Malaysian films such as Tiger Stripes and Rain Town have won acclaim at international film festivals.
Malaysia will have its first “minister of digital” with Gobind Singh Deo to lead the country’s tech initiatives ranging from AI to data centres.
The changes increase the total number of ministers from 28 to 31, including a new finance minister. Anwar said the reshuffle was necessary, citing economic and international factors.
RHB Bank says its outlook for Berjaya Food, the Malaysian licence-holder of Starbucks, has turned cautious given the ongoing boycott amid the Israel-Gaza war.
Malaysia has enough laws to deal with illegal renovations and partitions done by building owners but enforcement of these laws remains a major issue.
The People Power Under Attack 2023 report cited an increase in censorship under Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s administration despite his pro-reform pledge.
Chinese tourists can enter the country for 30 days visa-free, but Malaysian tour operators remain sceptical of how much this will help local tourism.
