Muhyiddin will be the country’s first former leader to be charged under the colonial era law, and could face penalties including jail time if found guilty.
The first visit to India by PM Anwar Ibrahim is timely due to China’s rising dominance of Malaysia’s foreign policy space, analysts say.
Malaysia is the first Asian nation to receive Palestinians as part of efforts to help victims of the 10-month destruction of their territory by Israeli forces.
UOB’s managing director believes investors will want to take advantage of tax incentives offered within the special economic zone.
TikTok Malaysia’s head of public policy urges government against taking top-down approach to moderating content on social media.
Lack of publicly available data on foreign ownership of properties makes it difficult to estimate Chinese demand, industry players say.
Many took to social media to demand punishment for Pakistani father and his son,12, who was caught on video driving a car with his younger brothers.
US interest rate cuts may divert investors away from emerging markets like Malaysia as they hunt for bargains in the US, analysts warn.
The prime minister has been a leading voice opposing Israel’s war on Gaza and has slammed social media platforms for alleged censorship of content.
Malaysia’s push for more internet regulations, including a “kill switch” to control harmful online content aimed at minors, has raised concerns about broader internet control and suppression of dissent.
Proton’s new e.MAS7 model will face an influx of Chinese EVs as US and EU tariffs push manufacturers to pivot to Southeast Asia.
The government needs to pay more to ensure Malaysia’s long-term water sustainability as the weather threatens to dent its tech ambitions.
A Gerakan exit would mean Perikatan Nasional loses its claim to also represent Malaysia’s ethnic Chinese and Indian minorities, experts say.
The country’s water crisis could worsen due to huge demand for the resource from data centres and chip manufacturers, analysts say.
The warning by an industry group comes as the government’s removal of blanket diesel subsidies continues to spark public anger.
Critics say proposed changes will not benefit existing children and will exacerbate intergenerational statelessness among natives.
It is the second time the 99-year-old former prime minister has been hospitalised this year.
Analysts warn the decision to allow party defectors to keep their seats could lead to a return of the country’s past turmoil.
The government is also drafting a new law that would place the burden of responsibility on online service providers to manage security issues.
However, experts note the tragedy’s complex geopolitical factors means Kuala Lumpur has ‘little leverage’ to press the case on its own.
The loss to PAS came after the government went ahead with the diesel subsidy cuts to bolster its financial position.
The parliamentary speaker’s decision to let the MPs keep their seats could undermine the law meant to maintain political stability.
Analysts warn a by-election loss in Penang signals Anwar Ibrahim’s government could face a ‘huge backlash’ if it pushes through further cuts.
Faced with rising costs and low wages, cash-strapped Malaysians jumped at the chance to drain billions from the mandatory savings fund.
The raid follows last week’s seizure of 100 containers filled with e-waste bound for illegal smelters run by Chinese gangs in Malaysia.
Being bullied as a youngster changed my opinion on how people view the Bajau Laut community in Sabah’s east coast.
The former PM was denied a request to serve the remainder of his jail term for corruption under house arrest. His lawyers plan to appeal.
Furore follows viral video last month of uniformed personnel tearing down wooden houses of indigenous sea gypsies.
Johor crown prince Tunku Ismail expresses anger after Selangor sultan intervenes in Malaysian Football League’s decision to penalise the club.
Malaysia wants to ‘profit’ from its China ties, but analysts say it risks losing critical US investments if it gets too close.
