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Gradual reopenings stoke share investor optimism
Business, Published on 09/05/2020
» Recap: Global stock markets ended the week on a higher note yesterday as the gradual reopening of business activity and economies fed optimism that the Covid-19 pandemic might be contained soon.
Mahathir plots no-confidence move against successor
Published on 08/05/2020
» KUALA LUMPUR: The speaker of the Malaysian parliament has accepted former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad’s application to move a motion of no-confidence against his successor Muhyiddin Yassin when the House of Representatives meets.
Covid report card
Asia focus, Published on 04/05/2020
» Covid-19 has put countries around the world to an unprecedented test. As the outbreak that began in China enters its sixth month, many governments are still racing against time to curb the health and socio-economic impacts of the pandemic.
Malaysia’s palace denies 'royal coup' in appointing new PM
Reuters, Published on 08/03/2020
» KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's palace on Sunday denied allegations of a "royal coup" in appointing the country's prime minister after veteran leader Mahathir Mohamad resigned, saying the king used his discretionary powers prescribed in the constitution.
Questions emerge over trials in 1MDB scandal
Reuters, Published on 03/03/2020
» KUALA LUMPUR: Hours after Malaysia's change of leadership at the weekend, former prime minister Najib Razak posted a picture of himself smiling and giving a thumbs-up on social media.
New Malaysia leader says he’s not a ‘traitor,’ vows to fight graft
Bloomberg News, Published on 03/03/2020
» KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s new Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin has pledged to fight corruption and strengthen governance, saying he is no traitor but stepped in to save the country from political turmoil.
94-year-old Mahathir plots Malaysia comeback
Bloomberg News, Published on 01/03/2020
» Mahathir Mohamad may be at least temporarily out of power, but the 94-year-old leader isn’t going down without a fight.
Mahathir out as Umno-backed man named PM
Published on 29/02/2020
» KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's Mahathir Mohamad lost a power struggle Saturday with a little-known ex-interior minister named as the country's new prime minister in a surprise twist that returns a scandal-plagued party to power.
Worst week in years as virus fear grips investors
Business, Published on 29/02/2020
» Recap: Stock markets plunged further yesterday, with equities on course for the largest weekly drop since the global financial crisis more than a decade ago, amid fears that the coronavirus could devastate the world economy.
Malaysian parliament to pick new PM Monday
Bloomberg News, Published on 27/02/2020
» KULA LUMPUR: Malaysian lawmakers will meet on Monday to resolve the country’s political impasse after the king failed to find any candidate with a clear majority to become the next prime minister.