At last week’s election, the extraordinary, six-decade-long political journey of Mahathir Mohamad reached its quiet terminus.
Anwar’s tasks for Malaysia’s economy: costs, corruption, COVID
Southeast Asian nation’s new leader faces challenges from a falling ringgit to one of Asia’s biggest wealth gaps.
Ringgit rallies for second day as Anwar takes Malaysia’s helm
Against the Singapore dollar, the ringgit strengthened 0.6 per cent to 3.2515, adding to Thursday’s 1.2 per cent gain. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Anwar Faces Many Pitfalls After Finally Becoming Malaysia PM
Former finance chief Anwar is likely to control an unstable majority … Read more: Anwar Ibrahim Becomes Malaysia PM After Decades of Waiting …
TikTok on ‘High Alert’ in Malaysia as Tensions Rise Over Election Wrangle
Short video platform TikTok said on Wednesday it was on high alert for content that violates its guidelines in Malaysia after authorities warned of a rise in ethnic tension on social media following an inconclusive general election.
Malaysia: Muhyiddin ally Annuar Musa slammed for stoking race tensions with disinformation
Caretaker Information Minister Annuar Musa shared a video of a political rally in Taiwan without specifying so, urging Muslims to not take ‘clear enemies of the religion as allies’ Annuar is a member of Umno but is seen having strong ties with Malay nationalist Muhyiddin who leads Umno’s key rival Bersatu A Malaysian minister seen as close to prime ministerial contender Muhyiddin Yassin on Wednesday was forced to amend a Facebook post that commenters said was dangerously fanning racial tensions amid the country’s political deadlock.
From prisoner to PM, Malaysia’s Anwar had long ride to top
More than two decades after his dramatic ouster from government and imprisonment, Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim finally has his day. Anwar was named Malaysia’s 10th prime minister by the …
Anwar Faces Many Pitfalls After Finally Becoming Malaysia’s PM
Anwar Ibrahim, the almost man of Malaysian politics, finally clinched the country’s premiership after decades of waiting. Now, the reformist leader must make sure that he keeps the job.Most Read from …
10 Things to know about Anwar Ibrahim, Malaysia’s 10th Prime Minister
Pakatan Harapan leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is Malaysia’s 10th prime minister—here are 10 things to know about the man of the hour.
10 Things to know about Anwar Ibrahim, Malaysia’s 10th Prime Minister
Pakatan Harapan leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is Malaysia’s 10th prime minister—here are 10 things to know about the man of the hour.