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Iman Muttaqin Yusof
Reporter, Asia
Iman Muttaqin Yusof is a Kuala Lumpur-based journalist covering Malaysia and Southeast Asia, whose work has previously appeared in international news outlets. His reporting focuses on politics, business, regional affairs, and humanitarian issues.
Iman Muttaqin Yusof is a Kuala Lumpur-based journalist covering Malaysia and Southeast Asia, whose work has previously appeared in international news outlets. His reporting focuses on politics, business, regional affairs, and humanitarian issues.
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The asylum seekers would be ‘susceptible to enforcement raids’ and ‘extortion by both authorities and locals’, an activist says.
Screenshots of an overdue bill have stirred outrage over how easily authorised staff can expose personal data.
Eight lawmakers have sent a letter to Marco Rubio accusing Anwar of singling out Israelis solely because of their nationality.
Joshua Harris has been chosen for the post after Trump’s previous pick, Nick Adams, rankled Malaysians for his hardline support of Israel.
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The prime minister has threatened to remove ministers and senior officers attacking fellow federal partners during the Negeri Sembilan poll.
Long-range radar at Swallow Reef and new drones in Labuan aim to give Malaysia better oversight of its eastern waters.
The Network School in Forest City came under scrutiny after its founder claimed the commune was ‘Silicon Valley outside Silicon Valley’.
A bill allowing up to seven unelected members with voting rights in Melaka has further strained the PH-BN federal alliance.
The actor’s Penang visit for ‘The Big Fix’ filming also showcased Malaysia’s appeal for global productions.
Following two recent electoral defeats, PH’s coalition ally faces another stern test at the Negeri Sembilan poll on August 1.
The acquittal removes the threat to the Muar MP’s parliamentary seat and gives him room to rebuild his political career.
The result will give BN momentum before the Negeri Sembilan state election on August 1 and could deepen friction within the ruling coalition.
Barisan Nasional has won 48 out of 56 seats, with its leaders hoping the victory will ‘trigger a blue wave’ in future elections.
Prime Minister Anwar has called on voters to take BN down a peg in its stronghold, accusing his federal partner of ‘arrogance of power’.
Analysts say issues such as the rising cost of living, jobs and business opportunities now matter more than party loyalty or China money.
As the Malaysian state heads to the polls, a prediction market banned elsewhere in Asia gives one coalition a 93 per cent chance of winning.
The transport minister urges voters to flood Saturday’s state election to ensure Malay-led Barisan Nasional does not have its way.
China is Malaysia’s most important durian market, accounting for about 60 per cent of exports worth US$368 million annually.
Congestion and potential immigration glitches at the border could deter some Johoreans working in Singapore from heading back to vote.
Duty officers are empowered to issue a notice to offenders, who could face a maximum fine of US$489 or up to 12 hours of community service.
The state election is serving as a testing ground for a cross-party Malay alliance, threatening traditional coalition loyalties.
A growing number of Hongkongers are swapping small flats for larger homes and lower living costs in Malaysia.
The first 16 former Malaysian Armed Forces personnel will start work as wardens at eight selected Mara Junior Science Colleges on Wednesday.
China was Malaysia’s second-largest source market in 2025, with 4.7 million visitor arrivals, up 25 per cent from 3.7 million a year earlier.
RedNote has made Malaysia a must-visit for Chinese tourists, but it can dismantle reputations just as fast as it builds them.
Ruling partners Pakatan Harapan and Barisan Nasional will both contest all 56 seats, alongside 60 other candidates in a crowded 14-day race.
As Thailand loses its allure, Malaysia turns to viral algorithms to entice millions of independent Chinese travellers.
Supreme council member Mohd Puad Zarkashi has quit Umno, saying that the party ‘is controlled by the palace in making decisions’.
The court heard that the alleged offences, involving ‘eight, possibly nine victims’, had been captured on hidden cameras in consulting rooms.
Malaysia’s police chief has called for an inquiry and says action may go beyond internal discipline if laws have been breached.
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