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Anwar Ibrahim
India, Malaysia Pledge to Deepen Economic and Security Ties
By Sebastian Strangio
Since Anwar Ibrahim took office in 2022, “there has been a new momentum and energy in our partnership," Indian PM Narendra Modi said yesterday.
Meta Apologizes to Malaysia for Deletion of PM’s Posts on Hamas Assassination
By Sebastian Strangio
Kuala Lumpur has accused tech giants of censoring pro-Palestinian opinion since the beginning of the Gaza war on October 7.
Malaysia Has Applied For BRICS Membership, Anwar Says
By Sebastian Strangio
In addition to economic benefits, Putrajaya hopes that membership will give Malaysia, and the Global South, a greater voice in international affairs.
Malaysia Appoints New Negotiator for Southern Thailand Peace Talks
By Sebastian Strangio
The change comes amid an uptick in violent attacks in the Deep South, including the killing of a prominent human rights defender.
Malaysian PM Says China a ‘True Friend’ and Not to be Feared as Chinese Premier Ends Visit
By Associated Press
As China’s Li Qiang wrapped up his visit, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim dismissed concerns that Beijing sought to “abuse its privilege and extort” Malaysia.
Diesel Prices Leap Upward as Malaysia Begins Subsidy Reforms
By Sebastian Strangio
The government could face a political backlash over its plans to remove blanket fuel subsidies, which it claims are straining the national budget.
Malaysia Orders Meta, TikTok to Formulate Plan for ‘Harmful’ Content
By Sebastian Strangio
With right-wing rhetoric proliferating online, the Anwar government has been forced to walk a fine line between free speech and censorship.
Malaysia’s Anwar Ibrahim Faces the Demons He Helped Unleash
By Imran Said
After coming to office with a pledge to focus on the economy, Anwar has been dogged by Malay-Muslim culture war controversies.
Malaysia’s Anwar Warns US That Constraining China Will ‘Accentuate’ Its Grievances
By Sebastian Strangio
The Malaysian leader said that U.S. leaders need to do more to see the world and the region from China's perspective.
What to Expect From the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit
By Sebastian Strangio
The March 4-6 summit seeks to build on the progress that has taken place in ASEAN-Australia relations under Prime Minister Albanese's Labor government.
Malaysia to Sign Free Trade Pact with UAE in June, Official Says
By Sebastian Strangio
The country is on track to becoming the fifth nation, and the third in Southeast Asia, to sign a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement with Abu Dhabi.
Corruption in Malaysia: The No Shame Game
By Sophie Lemière
From prison, disgraced former Prime Minister Najib Razak is plotting an unlikely political comeback. Don't rule it out.