Rising prices erode Najib’s base
Malaysia's 1.6 million public servants have traditionally backed Prime Minister Najib Razak's coalition, but rising living costs have eroded that support.
Civil servants make up...
Asean group condemns Myanmar election
Charles Santiago
A group of Southeast Asian political leaders claims Myanmar’s government has ensured Sunday’s general election cannot be considered inclusive or credible.
The Asean Parliamentarians...
Muslim pact could dominate Malaysian politics
Muslims make up the bulk of multicultural Malaysia's population. Source Wikimedia
A Muslim Malaysian political party that split from the opposition bloc has declared its intention to make...
Mahathir in hurry to clear Malaysian debts
Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad says he is in a hurry as he has limited time to live and huge debts need to be...
Philippine military storm Abu Sayyaf camp
The Philippine military's claims are yet to be independently confirmed. Source: Wikimedia
After a week-long series of attacks by Philippine troops, a Muslim extremist camp...
Malaysia vape crackdown sparks confusion
Vapes are becoming a major Malaysian export
Malaysia's crackdown on its booming vape trade has caused alarm from Chinese manufacturers who export to the Southeast...
Umno chiefs welcome olive branch to opposition
Umno President Najib Razak’s willingness to work with his PAS opponents is being seen as an important move towards national unity.
Education Minister Mahdzir Khalid...
Murdered model’s father testifies in Malaysia
Shaariibuu Setev, the father of murdered Mongolian model Altantuya Shaariibuu, has told the Malaysian High Court that his daughter travelled to Malaysia in October...
Malaysian pension fund sells London HQ
88 Wood Street, London. Source: Wikimedia
Kumpulan Wang Persaraan (KWAP) is selling its London headquarters at 88 Wood Street, London, for about RM1.7 billion (US$402...
Petronas reveals 96% profit slump
Petronas is reeling from the slump in fuel prices. Source: Pixabay
Malaysia’s Petronas has revealed that falling oil prices have dragged its quarterly profits down...
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