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Malaysian ex-PM arrested on graft charges

KUALA LUMPUR: Former prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin was arrested on Thursday after Malaysian anti-graft authorities questioned him for alleged misuse of public funds meant to fight Covid-19.

Bangkok Post

Malaysian ex-PM Muhyiddin arrives at anti-graft agency

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin has arrived at the anti-graft agency over alleged corruption awarding government projects under his rule

The Independent UK

US troop expansion near Taiwan revives old debate in Philippines

It’s been more than three decades since the Philippines ordered U.S. troops to withdraw from their sprawling military bases in the country, ending an era that hearkened back to America’s colonial days.

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Malaysia's Anwar urges ASEAN to speak up on Myanmar violence

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has urged the Association of Southeast Asian Nations to speak up and hold Myanmar’s military leaders accountable for blatant human rights violations, but says the country should remain in the regional bloc

The Independent UK

Malaysia leader alarmed by Myanmar's refugee crisis

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says more than 200,000 refugees have fled Myanmar to his country and urgently called for new ways to persuade Myanmar’s ruling generals to resolve the civil conflict

The Independent UK

Egypt, Malaysia Coordinate on Combating Terrorism

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim have stressed in a video call the significance of continuing coordination and consultation in international forums to help address various issues, including combating terrorism and extremism. They shared their visions on the most prominent regional and international issues of…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Malaysia helps poor, raises taxes for rich in 2023 budget

Malaysia will raise development spending and plans new taxes for the wealthy in a smaller budget plan this year, as the new government seeks to balance between spurring economic growth and reining in the budget deficit

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New Thai-Malaysia economic dynamics

Without any diplomatic pleasantries, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha kicked off bilateral talks last week with his Malaysian counterpart, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, by stating clearly that Thai-Malaysian ties have not been progressing very well. The opening remarks drew a big smile from Mr Anwar as a sign of appreciation. It…

Bangkok Post

BGRIM signs Malaysian energy deal

B.Grimm Power Plc (BGRIM) plans to supply electricity from renewable sources to TNB Power Generation Malaysia in an effort to support energy security in Asia and assist the Asean Power Grid project.

Bangkok Post

Malaysian leader wants tougher ASEAN pressure on Myanmar

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has issued a strong call for fellow members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations to take new measures to pressure the government of military-ruled Myanmar to end what he called “atrocities” against its own people

The Independent UK

Anwar wants Thailand to do more on Myanmar

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has asked Thailand to play a more active role in resolving the conflict in Myanmar, making comments that signal Southeast Asia is divided on how to handle the junta that seized power two years ago.

Bangkok Post

Malaysian PM vows to help Thailand solve southern violence

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says his government is committed to helping Thailand solve a Muslim insurgency in its far south but does not condone the use of violence to end the conflict

The Independent UK

Anwar begins productive visit

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s arrival in the kingdom on an official visit produced quick results with the sealing of four energy-related and economic agreements on Thursday.

Bangkok Post

Malaysia PM vows to facilitate peace talks in restive southern Thailand

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim pledged to "do whatever is required" to facilitate a peaceful solution to a long-simmering insurgency in southern Thailand, during an official visit to Bangkok on Thursday.

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New peace envoy meets Thai general

A new Malaysian facilitator for the Thai deep South peace talks met Gen Wanlop Rugsanaoh, head of Thailand's Peace Dialogue Panel, in Bangkok to continue the peace process.

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Malaysian graftbusters freeze opposition party’s accounts

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian anti-graft authorities have frozen the bank accounts of an opposition party led by former prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin amid an investigation that the pro-Malay group said was an attempt to destroy its credibility.

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Malaysian party’s purge of senior leaders fortifies chief’s grip

Malaysia’s Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi strengthened his hold over one of the nation’s ruling parties after purging or sidelining senior leaders on Friday, but analysts say the move will do little to bolster his bloc’s popularity.

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Smile, Anwar's here

Anwar Ibrahim's rise to power as Malaysia's prime minister and his upcoming visit to the kingdom has rekindled hope for a return of peace to the far South, according to experts.

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Revitalising Thailand-Malaysia ties

'So close and yet so far" is a popular description of the current state of ties between Thailand and Malaysia. It could have been better in the past, but now both countries can make a difference. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is visiting Thailand next month to advance bilateral ties…

Bangkok Post

Malaysian PM to talk security next month

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will visit Thailand on Feb 10 following talks with his chief facilitator for peace in the deep South, according to a security source.

Bangkok Post

Is this a new dawn for Malaysia?

In 2007, on the 50th anniversary of Malaysia's independence, Nobel laureate economist Joseph E Stiglitz celebrated the "miracle" of the country's economic rise and creation of a vibrant multiethnic society. In the 15 years that followed, however, revelations of large-scale corruption and abuse of foreign workers damaged Malaysia's international reputation…

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Indonesia and Malaysia agree to fight ‘discrimination’ against palm oil

BOGOR, Indonesia: Indonesia and Malaysia, the world's biggest producers of palm oil, agreed on Monday to work together to fight "discrimination" against the commodity after a meeting between leaders from the countries.

The Independent UK

Malaysia pledges to invest in Indonesia's new capital

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says his country would invest in the development of Indonesia’s new capital on Borneo island, which both nations share

Asharq Al-Awsat

New Malaysia PM Anwar in Indonesia on First Foreign Trip

Malaysia's new prime minister met with Indonesia's president Monday on his first foreign trip after winning a confidence vote and cementing his mandate last month following an inconclusive election. Anwar Ibrahim, a long-time opposition leader, was sworn in as the country's 10th prime minister on November 24 to head a…

Reuters

Indonesia and Malaysia agree to fight "discrimination" against palm oil

Indonesia and Malaysia, the world's biggest producers of palm oil, agreed on Monday to work together to fight "discrimination" against the commodity after a meeting between leaders from the countries.

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