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Malaysia PM Anwar praises Putin, pledges to deepen Russia ties
Bloomberg News, Published on 05/09/2024
» MOSCOW - Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim praised President Vladimir Putin for steering Russia's development and pledged to deepen ties, saying there was "enormous potential" to enhance regional trade relations already focused on semiconductors.
Malaysian ex-PM charged with sedition over royal remark
Bloomberg News, Published on 27/08/2024
» KUALA LUMPUR - A Malaysian opposition leader was charged with sedition on Tuesday over comments he made on the former king during a campaign trail.
Singapore container ship logjam spills over to Malaysian port
Bloomberg News, Published on 09/07/2024
» SINGAPORE - Container ship congestion in Singapore, one of Asia's busiest ports, is spreading to neighbouring Malaysia, snarling supply chains and causing delays in the movement of consumer goods.
Xi, Putin score wins as more Asia leaders aim to join Brics
Bloomberg News, Published on 21/06/2024
» SINGAPORE - As Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese Premier Li Qiang wrapped up separate meetings in Southeast Asia this week, the two partners in the Brics economic bloc encountered a region keen to join a group seen as a hedge against Western-led institutions.
Malaysian ex-PM's wife sued over $346m of luxury goods
Bloomberg News, Published on 11/05/2024
» KUALA LUMPUR - 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) is among companies that are suing the wife of former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak for allegedly obtaining over US$346 million worth of luxury goods through misappropriated funds.
Former Malaysia king halves Najib’s jail term to 6 years: report
Bloomberg News, Published on 31/01/2024
» Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak’s prison sentence has been shortened to six years from 12 years in a decision by a board led by the former King Abdullah Ahmad Shah, according to a Channel News Asia report.
Why Malaysia recognises Hamas and what it means for US ties
Bloomberg News, Published on 11/11/2023
» KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia unexpectedly jumped into the fraught politics of the Israel-Hamas war when Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim vowed to maintain ties with Hamas even if his government were to come under outside pressure. Anwar has become one of the most vocal leaders in publicly criticising Israel, calling its military operations in Gaza the "height of barbarism".
Malaysian king to interview lawmakers to determine new PM
Bloomberg News, Published on 22/11/2022
» Malaysia’s monarch will interview 30 MPs from Barisan Nasional on Wednesday to ascertain whether an ex-prime minister or an opposition leader will become the next prime minister, deepening political uncertainty after an inconclusive vote.
Singapore may consider law to fight cancel culture amid LGBTQIA2S+ rights debate
Bloomberg News, Published on 15/09/2022
» Singapore’s Law Minister said “cancel culture” rules may be included in legislation soon as the government looks to protect residents against online pressure over expressing views on topics including an ongoing debate on LGBTQIA2S+ rights.
Malaysia PM under pressure to void political stability pact
Bloomberg News, Published on 24/03/2022
» Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob is under pressure from his party to call off a confidence and supply agreement with the opposition, a move that could allow the government to dissolve parliament earlier than planned.