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Malaysia summons anti-corruption chief in stock ownership probe
Civil society groups and protesters are seeking an investigation into allegations surrounding abuse of power, unexplained wealth and regulatory extortion.
22 Feb 2026 - 7:18PM
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‘Just ask for it’: Malaysia’s vape crackdown fails to break the habit
22 Feb 2026 - 8:00AM
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Is Rafizi Ramli now the conscience of Malaysia’s Reformasi movement?
18 Feb 2026 - 6:38PM
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Thai court clears Australian writer after Malaysian defamation case withdrawn
Independent writer Murray Hunter said that he believes he was improperly arrested by Thai police for articles he had written about Malaysia in his online newsletter.
16 Feb 2026 - 11:34PM
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Probe into anti-corruption chief revives doubts about Malaysia’s reform drive
The government has ordered an investigation as critics question whether oversight mechanisms are strong enough.
16 Feb 2026 - 4:50PM
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‘Enough is enough’: Malaysians rally to demand arrest of anti-corruption head
The protest against Azam is the biggest since Malaysians rallied in October to demand government action against Israel over the Gaza war.
16 Feb 2026 - 8:55AM
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Malaysia to investigate anti-corruption chief as resignation calls mount
MACC chief Azam Baki says he welcomes any ‘transparent, independent’ investigation into his shareholdings.
13 Feb 2026 - 6:54PM
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Malaysia’s Anwar defends anti-corruption chief over new share scandal
MACC chief Azam Baki has clarified that he had openly declared the shares and held on to them for less than a year.
12 Feb 2026 - 3:54PM
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In Malaysia, civil war erupts between key opposition leaders ahead of poll
Bersatu, a party in the PN alliance, is riven by a succession fight between its two top leaders ahead of the next general election.
11 Feb 2026 - 5:43PM
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Malaysian minister’s use of ‘Alhamdulillah’ sparks PAS’ objections
Nga Kor Ming’s use of the Arabic phrase in parliament prompted a warning by a PAS MP that it could ‘confuse Muslims’.
6 Feb 2026 - 5:32PM
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‘Dominated by non-Malays’: study on elected Kuala Lumpur mayor spurs race debate
Critics slam the study as a ‘naive and misguided’ move by Minister Hannah Yeoh that would worsen the country’s ‘cultural war’.
5 Feb 2026 - 5:40PM
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Malaysia did not cede any land to Indonesia, PM Anwar insists
Claims of a 5,200-hectare territorial handover to Indonesia are ‘a lie’, Malaysia’s prime minister tells lawmakers.
4 Feb 2026 - 5:55PM
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‘Not political gift’: sultan’s comment on pardons stirs debate over Najib’s case
The former prime minister claims that a decree has been issued allowing him to serve his reduced prison sentence at home.
3 Feb 2026 - 3:50PM
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Malaysia’s PM brushes off Epstein speculation with queasy emoji post
Anwar Ibrahim has rubbished an old email describing him as a potential ‘gold mine’, insisting he had no connection to the US sex offender.
2 Feb 2026 - 1:40PM
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Will young Malaysians play a key role in next election through swing votes?
Gen Z voters are more concerned about practical policies than party ideology, analysts say.
31 Jan 2026 - 12:30PM
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‘Patience wearing thin’: Anwar demands updates on anti-corruption fight
The leader says that if top enforcement officials admit they are unable to crack down on corruption and smuggling, they should step aside.
29 Jan 2026 - 2:38PM
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Malaysians lampoon minister linking work stress to gay people
Religious Affairs Minister Zulkifli Hasan has come under fire for claiming in parliament that work stress turns people gay.
28 Jan 2026 - 1:37PM
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Malaysia disputes Indonesian media reports on Sabah border, says talks ongoing
To compensate for the transfer of three Indonesian villages to Malaysia, Jakarta would receive some land, according to the media reports.
27 Jan 2026 - 3:44PM
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Malaysia’s PM term limits could backfire unless election cycles are set
To secure his legacy, Anwar Ibrahim must ensure his reform doesn’t accidentally encourage the very political instability he seeks to prevent.
25 Jan 2026 - 10:00AM
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Malaysia’s Islamists preach ‘racial domination’ to woo young voters
They govern the north, dominate the opposition and claim to soon be the undisputed home of Malay nationalism. Is Putrajaya next for PAS?
24 Jan 2026 - 8:00AM
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‘Lame excuse’: Malaysia’s parliament tightens access rules for media interviews
One lawmaker slammed the move for curbing the right of MPs to express their views freely.
23 Jan 2026 - 6:11PM
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Malaysian ex-army head, wife deny laundering US$544,000 in procurement scandal
Prosecutors say ‘proceeds from unlawful activity’ were banked into accounts of Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan and his wife from 2024 to 2025.
22 Jan 2026 - 7:14PM
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Malaysia’s king vows to ‘hunt for the corrupt’
A former army chief and dozens of other officers and civilians have been arrested in recent weeks as the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) seized 52 million ringgit (US$12.8 million) in cash, gold, cars and luxury watches.
20 Jan 2026 - 6:49PM
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King warns of wider corruption ‘hunt’ as military scandal rocks Malaysia
Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar says the army procurement scandal is just the ‘tip of the iceberg’, as he warns against abuse of power in office.
20 Jan 2026 - 6:53PM
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Anwar’s reform record questioned after Malaysian reporter’s sedition arrest
Rex Tan’s arrest for asking a ‘sensitive question’ shows how a colonial-era act continues to hold back Malaysian reforms, critics say.
19 Jan 2026 - 5:21PM
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Malaysia’s Umno chief denies he ‘sidelined’ Najib to save himself
Ahmad Zahid, who has been cleared of corruption charges, says the party has ‘never wavered’ from its position of supporting its ex-leader.
16 Jan 2026 - 6:07PM
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FMT apologises for racial query tying Malaysia’s ‘Chinese problem’ to Palestine
During a George Galloway lecture, a Free Malaysia Today reporter asked if the ‘Palestine problem’ parallels Malaysia’s ‘Chinese problem’.
15 Jan 2026 - 8:59PM
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‘Urgently needed’: Malaysia’s chief justice demands more judges as caseloads soar
Chief Justice Wan Ahmad Farid warns court backlogs expose judicial shortages and urgent calls for reform in Malaysia’s legal system.
13 Jan 2026 - 4:48PM
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