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Malaysia
Latest news, in-depth features and opinion on Malaysia, covering politics, economy, society and the Asean member-nation’s relationships with China, Singapore, and other Southeast Asian countries.
Capital
Kuala Lumpur
Head of State
Sultan Ibrahim ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar
Head of Government
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim
Anwar Ibrahim
Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong aluminium firm fights for clients to avoid being crushed by trade war

With tariffs likely to hurt its business, Kam Pin Industrial is finally reconsidering opening a factory overseas.

United States

Opinion | What countries aligning with Trump must ask themselves

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India-Pakistan tensions

Could India-Pakistan conflict mean empty rice bowls around Asia?

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Corruption in Asia

‘Unfair’ to blame us for witness abduction, says Malaysia’s anti-corruption chief

Pamela Ling has not been seen since she was taken by people in police uniform while on her way to the MACC office on April 9.

A general view of the Malaysia Anti-Corruption Commission building in Putrajaya. Photo: EPA-EFE
Singapore

Singaporean man faces death penalty in Malaysia on drug charges

Tan Ban Choon is accused of possessing and trafficking over 10kg of drugs at a flat in Johor.

Anwar Ibrahim

Rifts emerge over push for Malaysian PM’s daughter to become party No 2

Elevating Nurul Izzah poses a dilemma for PM Anwar Ibrahim, who has based his platform on principles of transparency, integrity, and a strong anti-corruption message.

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South China Sea

Opinion | To Lam – the pragmatic leader putting Vietnam on the geostrategic map

Little is known about Lam’s rise but he is already proving a deft diplomat and guardian of his country’s interest.

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To Lam has proved to be adept at balancing his country’s interests and ties with rival superpowers. Photo: EPA-EFE
China travel

What Labour Day tourism, spending say about China’s economic activity

The five-day holiday saw a sharp rise in tourism, and consumers took advantage of a trade-in programme, as China leans more heavily on its domestic market.

Asian Football Confederation (AFC)

Malaysian minister wants football clubs to be better run so investment flows in

Efforts to attract, retain sponsors also undermined by player-welfare issues, Hannah Yeoh says: ‘Those not capable should not touch it’.

Crime

Kidnap of Malaysian witness by ‘police officers’ sparks public safety fears

Pamela Ling’s abduction while on her way to testify is the latest in a series of vanishings involving businesspeople and activists.

Pamela Ling was abducted on April 9. Photo: Handout
SCMP Highlights

Singapore’s opposition, Filipino pope candidate: 7 Asia highlights

From a Filipino tipped to be pope to Indians rethinking their US study plans, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.

Supporters of the Workers’ Party. Photo: EPA-EFE
Asean

Opinion | Malaysian flag gaffes expose how AI can inflame deep social divisions

Spate of inaccurately rendered national flag images suggests a careless reliance on AI, which can have grave implications in a polarised society.

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China-Asean relations

Can China’s security doctrine build trust with Asian neighbours and keep US out?

Analysts caution that there are still challenges to overcome in Beijing’s efforts to project itself as a benign partner in the region.

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Donald Trump

Malaysia unveils US$356 million SME relief measures over ‘harmful’ US tariffs

The US tariffs will ‘certainly have a significant impact’ on Malaysia’s exports and economy, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says.

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Shipping containers at Westport in Klang. The US tariffs will “certainly have a significant impact” on Malaysia’s exports, PM Anwar Ibrahim has said. Photo: AP
Thailand

China rail link in Malaysia’s sights as Bangkok cargo route gets go-ahead

A direct service to Thailand set to begin operations this year would improve connectivity to China, Laos and Central Asia, officials said.

Tourists from Laos and Thailand arrive at a railway station in southwest China’s Yunnan province in February. Photo: Xinhua
Crime

Beauty and beast: is Malaysia’s booming beauty industry a front for drug gangs?

A beauty influencer has been arrested in Malaysia after police uncovered a kilo of methamphetamine and links to a major drug syndicate.

Anwar Ibrahim

Anwar optimistic about resolving Petronas-Petros dispute in Sarawak

The dispute over gas distribution rights escalated last week, with a Petronas subsidiary receiving notices from the Sarawak state government.

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Mahathir Mohamad

Malaysia’s evergreen Mahathir, older than Superman and sliced bread, eyes 100

The two-time PM who had planned to retire in his seventies is now approaching a century, having outlived political allies and foes alike.

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Mahathir Mohamad in his office at the Perdana Leadership Foundation in Putrajaya, on Monday. Photo: Hadi Azmi
Asean

Asian Angle | The end of ‘Chimerica’ and what that means for Southeast Asia

The breakdown of US-China economic symbiosis leaves Southeast Asian nations bracing for unpredictable shocks.

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Tourism

How one man’s globetrotting tour was waylaid in Hong Kong

Thor Pedersen thought his quest to visit the world’s 203 countries consecutively without flying would take four years. He was wrong.

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Lessons from China's history

Reflections | How Chinese family ties have evolved, from Confucian lines to today

Is blood thicker than water? While family networks remain an important part of everyday life today, they used to play a much larger role.

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A Chinese public official surrounded by his wife and children. While family networks remain an important part of everyday life for Chinese people, they used to play a much larger role. Photo: Getty Images
Disease

Mistrust of Malaysian healthcare by Orang Asli minority grows after leprosy death

The Orang Asli community is seeking answers after a teenager’s preventable leprosy-related death.

Close up of a person suffering from leprosy. Photo: Shutterstock
Donald Trump

Asean firms in limbo as US tariff window ticks and China ‘dumping’ fears grow

Companies brace for drop in demand and profits as they and regional governments struggle to find a way to tackle the punishing duties.

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Food and Drinks

Nasi lemak, beef rendang prices soar as food inflation bites Malaysians

New data shows prices for popular meals outpacing official inflation and wage growth.

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Corruption in Asia

Malaysia’s anti-graft agency seeks powers to claw back billions in illicit funds

The MACC is seeking new powers to negotiate the return of large sums of money without first having to press charges.

Malaysia attorney-general Mohd Dusuki Mokhtar (second left) and his team arrives to appeal against a royal addendum for jailed former prime minister Najib Razak at the Federal Court in Putrajaya, Malaysia on Monday. Photo: EPA-EFE
Icons and Influencers

Style according to … Han Chong, founder of fashion brand Self-Portrait

The designer enjoyed Adrien Brody vehicle The Brutalist, and says he never goes anywhere without the protection of a beloved Bhutanese pendant – but who is his timeless style icon?

Han Chong, founder of Self-Portrait. Photo: Handout
Crime

Malaysian man tells loan sharks to burn mum’s house, kidnap her grandchild

The woman said her gambling-addicted son asked the lenders to scare her into paying his debts after she cut all ties with him.

Asean

Letters | Malaysia’s engagement with Myanmar is a smart move for Asean

Readers discuss Anwar’s leadership on Myanmar’s civil war, and the future of Hong Kong’s dollar peg.

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