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Malaysia defends US trade deal as concerns grow over sovereignty
Bloomberg News, Published on 04/11/2025
» KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia said its sovereignty remains protected and it is not bound by sanctions imposed by the United States, as Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim faces criticism for a trade deal with the superpower.
Malaysians protest at US embassy over Israel before Trump visit
Bloomberg News, Published on 03/10/2025
» KUALA LUMPUR — Thousands of Malaysians rallied outside the United States embassy in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday to demand the country take action over Israel, amid growing criticism of US President Donald Trump’s upcoming visit to the Southeast Asian nation.
Thousands rally against PM Anwar in Malaysia
Published on 26/07/2025
» KUALA LUMPUR - Thousands of Malaysians rallied in the nation’s capital on Saturday demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim over alleged unfulfilled promises and recent controversies surrounding his administration.
Respectful intention?
Oped, Postbag, Published on 27/06/2025
» Re: "Clip scandal grows by day", (Editorial, June 23). The Thai government is hanging by a thread after a leaked call shredded the credibility of 38-year-old Paetongtarn Shinawatra. The respectful term "uncle" is not inappropriate for the elder Hun Sen, the 72-year-old, longest-serving former PM and father of the current leader of Cambodia.
Tariffs ‘can’t stop China’, says Malaysia’s Mahathir
Published on 03/05/2025
» Former Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamed believes US tariffs are part of a wider attempt by America to weaken China but says it is unlikely to succeed.
Former Malaysia PM Abdullah Badawi dies aged 85
Published on 15/04/2025
» KUALA LUMPUR - Former Malaysian prime minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi died on Monday, aged 85, his family and medical authorities reported.
Asean nations plan tariff talks with US as Anwar seeks unity
Published on 08/04/2025
» Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Tuesday his country and Association of Southeast Asian Nations partners will dispatch officials to Washington for talks following President Donald Trump’s rollout of global tariffs.
'Six countries' tourism plan faces hurdles
Oped, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 19/02/2025
» In the 1990s, when Malaysia was pushing for the East Asian Economic Caucus (EAEC), a working lunch was held in Bangkok to lobby other Asian countries to support the idea of then-prime minister Mahathir Mohamad.
Malaysia's Asean chair with a twist
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 24/12/2024
» Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has displayed his political astuteness by appointing former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra to his advisory team. The decision reflects his understanding of regional traits and dynamics, where former leaders and influential figures can hold sway over multifaceted regional outlooks.
Malaysian ex-PM Mahathir denies ‘betrayal’ allegations
Published on 10/12/2024
» KUALA LUMPUR - Former Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamad has denied allegations that he betrayed the country, after a royal inquiry called for a criminal investigation against him over a 2018 government decision to drop claims to two disputed islets.