Malaysia’s newly-minted premier Anwar Ibrahim said he hasn’t considered keeping the finance minister portfolio with himself as he goes about deciding key positions in his Cabinet.
US-Malaysia business group seeks continuity to impactful policies in Anwar administration
The American Malaysian Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM) today called on the new federal government under Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to maintain past …
Analysis: Gains for Malaysia’s hardline Islamist party a challenge for new PM Anwar
Malaysia’s new prime minister, Anwar Ibrahim, will be contending in parliament with a strengthened Islamist party that espouses a stricter interpretation of sharia Islamic law, a challenge to Anwar’s …
Economists upbeat on Malaysia’s near-term outlook
Economists said Friday that they are upbeat on Malaysia’s near-term outlook as political impasse ended with the formation of a unity government. MIDF Research said in a note that it views the unity …
In Malaysia, a Political Stalwart Bows Out
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.