Oil prices surged as Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed. Meanwhile, Malaysia's Akmal stated the country has secured fuel supply until end-July, rejecting shortage concerns and noting Petronas' role in assessing refinery readiness for diverse crude sources.
The Attorney General's Chambers (AGC) has decided to take no further action on a complaint of criminal intimidation against Azam, citing insufficient evidence under Section 506 of the Penal Code. The complaint was filed by Tei Jiann Cheing, who alleged threats after linking Azam to a Sabah mining scandal.
Johor, bordering Singapore, dissolved its legislature on Monday, triggering an election within 60 days. The vote carries significant political and economic weight for Umno and the Barisan Nasional coalition, with a special economic zone and a new rail link providing an economic backdrop.
The Johor State Legislative Assembly has been dissolved effective June 1, paving the way for a state election. This decision aims to return the mandate to voters and ensure a stable government.
New planning guidelines in Selangor, Malaysia, restrict non-Islamic places of worship in commercial areas, sparking concerns over minority rights. Approved on Nov 12, the rules by PLANMalaysia Selangor prohibit new sites and conversions in commercial zones, where many groups operate due to land scarcity.
Malaysia is entering campaign mode as Anwar's coalition projects discipline and the Election Commission confirms no by-elections for two seats, signaling an upcoming general election by February 2028. Rafizi, a key strategist, is noted for his data-driven approach.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim faces increasing pressure for an early election as his coalition government shows signs of unraveling. Allies are reverting to old positions, and threats of conflict emerge, potentially forcing Anwar's hand before his term ends.
Two former Malaysian ministers, Rafizi Ramli and Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad, are vacating their parliamentary seats and leaving PM Anwar Ibrahim's coalition to join a smaller party. This move could challenge Anwar's government, especially with speculation of an early election.
Malaysia considers legal action after Norway blocks export of Naval Strike Missiles to Malaysia's navy, disrupting a long-delayed defense project.
On his last morning in charge of Malaysia’s anti-corruption watchdog, Azam Baki did what he had always done – talked tough and walked away on his own terms. But the man who spent the past six years making the country’s powerful sweat left behind a question he never satisfactorily answered: what do you do when the anti-corruption chief becomes the story? Analysts say Azam’s exit puts Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, who stood by him throughout, in a difficult position ahead of the next general...
Malaysia’s plan to stop wealthier drivers from enjoying cheap subsidised petrol has left Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim facing a politically fraught question: how to define “rich” without punishing households already squeezed by higher living costs. The issue has sharpened as the Middle East energy shock strains government finances, forcing authorities to weigh fiscal discipline against the risk of angering middle-class voters in a car-dependent country. Anwar said the government had agreed in...
Supporters gathered outside the MACC headquarters as Rafizi stated he would defend himself in court if charged, during an investigation under Section 23 of the MACC Act for alleged misuse of office.
Malaysia's home affairs ministry banned two books for containing communist elements, including a memoir of the grandmother to an ally of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. Days later, the minister announced plans to revoke the bans, along with a prohibition against a Mao Zedong translation funded by Anwar's PKR party. The rapid reversal has sparked confusion among Anwar's supporters, with some questioning the consistency of his reformist image.
A government-backed water rave in Kuala Lumpur has earned the wrath of Malaysia’s culture war brigade, pitting religious objections against tourism goals, as critics decry the vulgar import amid growing conservatism. The uproar over the three-day Rain Rave Water Music Festival in Bukit Bintang comes as Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s government tries to promote the country as a youthful, experience-led travel destination, even as it manages a traditionalist pushback against concerts, pop culture...
Barisan Nasional (BN) has declared it secured a simple majority to form a new state administration in Negeri Sembilan by teaming up with five opposition Perikatan Nasional assemblymen, giving them 19 seats in the 36-member assembly. The move creates a crisis for Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's coalition government, ahead of a national poll due in less than two years.
Negeri Sembilan state government faces collapse after Umno withdrew support for Chief Minister Aminuddin Harun, leaving his administration two seats short of a majority in the 36-seat assembly. The political crisis exposes fragile ties within Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's coalition ahead of national elections due in less than two years.
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia appointed on Saturday a former high court judge as the country’s new anti-graft czar to replace its outgoing chief who was dogged by allegations of abuse of power and illegal shareholding. The appointment of Abdul Halim Aman comes as Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s government faces increased scrutiny on promises made to tackle corruption in the Southeast Asian nation.
The Malaysian government has appointed former High Court judge Abdul Halim Aman as the new chief commissioner of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), effective May 13, one day after current chief Azam's contract expires. The appointment comes amid protests in Kuala Lumpur demanding Azam's removal, with both Azam and MACC denying any wrongdoing and calling media reports malicious.
