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Malaysia
Malaysia
Latest news, in-depth features and opinion on Malaysia, covering politics, economy, society and the Asean member-nation’s relationships with China, Singapore, and other Southeast Asian countries.
Capital
Kuala Lumpur
Head of State
Sultan Ibrahim ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar
Head of Government
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim
Anwar Ibrahim
A man unloads the fresh fruit bunches from his car boot at a palm oil fruit collection centre for smallholders in Banting, Selangor, Malaysia. Photo: Reuters
Food and agriculture

Palm oil to cool data centres? Malaysia explores option as water demand surges

However, the proposal has raised concerns that it could lead to an expansion of palm plantations and create an environmental burden.

Food and Drinks

How Asia’s 50 Best Bars expanded to 25 cities, from Kathmandu to Hangzhou

The Philippines

Will Philippines win race to secure Pax Silica hub before neighbours do?

Malaysian politics

Veteran Malaysian MP quits Anwar’s party over ‘toxic politics’

Wong Chen, a three-term MP who had spent nearly 20 years in PKR, says he is joining Rafizi Ramli’s Bersama to ‘defend democracy’.

Wong Chen (left), joins Rafizi Ramli (centre) and Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad at a press conference at Bersama’s headquarters on Wednesday. Photo: Iman Muttaqin Yusof
Hong Kong economy

New Hong Kong trade office in Malaysia a bridge to Greater Bay Area: minister

Commerce chief Algernon Yau calls launch of Economic and Trade Office in Kuala Lumpur ‘highly strategic move’.

Anwar Ibrahim

Malaysia’s Anwar slams ‘political drama’ over Tabung Haji debate walkout

Opposition lawmakers had asked for the special session on the pilgrimage savings fund to be postponed until the prime minister’s return.

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SCMP Highlights

Malaysia’s Liow released; Lee Kuan Yew’s pen up for auction: 7 Asia highlights

From North Korea’s dog meat advice to Prabowo at odds with Indonesia’s rich, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.

Malaysian fugitive businessman Nicky Liow is brought to court in 2021. Photo: Weibo
Asean

US swaps ideology for ‘flexible realism’ and deterrence in Southeast Asia

Pentagon’s Colby urges allies to invest more in defence as Washington prioritises pragmatic Indo-Pacific partnerships over moral values.

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Hong Kong economy

SCMP signs 3 MOUs in Malaysia to deepen Hong Kong-Asean regional cooperation

South China Morning Post among delegation signing agreements in Kuala Lumpur to unite policy research, journalism and business networks across Asia.

Britain

How a new UK law left overseas medical students ‘completely stranded’

The rule change has upended expectations that a NUMed degree could offer graduates a pathway to practising medicine in Britain.

Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia. Photo: Google Maps
China travel

China’s aviation regulator steps up safety communication with foreign carriers

The Civil Aviation Administration of China, following some operational changes, has increased its aircraft checks as an additional safety measure.

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Planes from AirAsia, a subsidiary airline of Capital A, are seen on the tarmac of Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 2 in Sepang, Malaysia. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong, Malaysia set for ‘deeper ties in semiconductor making, other sectors’

Trade Development Council chairman Frederick Ma makes comment as he joins Hong Kong’s biggest delegation to Malaysia to date for conference.

Not ‘Mat Rempit’: Malaysia’s RX-Z riders fight for community’s reputation

Enthusiasts of the discontinued motorcycle say they are ‘more relaxed’ about racing and prioritise safety rather than chasing fame or money.

Crime

Malaysian MP offers US$1,200 bounty for arsonist after attack on elderly woman

The 62-year-old victim suffered 50 per cent burns to her body after she was doused with petrol and set on fire at a Kuala Lumpur shop.

A victim lies on the floor. A 62-year-old woman is in critical condition after being set on fire on Sunday. Photo: Shutterstock
South Korea

Malaysia seeks to deepen trade ties with South Korea in chips, AI, halal sector

South Korea’s biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors can complement Malaysia’s halal certification system, a Malaysian official says.

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The Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. South Korean companies can use Malaysia as a gateway to Asean, Malaysian officials say. Photo: AP
Indonesia

‘Out of our control’: haze returns to Malaysia as Indonesian wildfires rage

Residents in Malaysia have been urged to stay indoors as the air pollution index hits unhealthy levels in parts of Sarawak and Selangor.

Malaysian politics

Opinion | Why Malaysia’s political turmoil matters to Beijing

Malaysia shows how local battles over race and national identity could complicate China’s Southeast Asian playbook.

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Climate change

Climate change in Malaysia turns up heat on youth

Unicef survey shows young people reporting significant concerns including worsening illnesses and heat-related health problems.

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A pedestrian carries an umbrella crosses a street in front of the Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Tuesday. Photo: AP
Hong Kong workers/labour rights

How a Hong Kong charity is using AI to help migrant workers tackle exploitation

Migrasia says AI chatbot PoBot serves as centralised call centre, providing instant support and gathering data to identify patterns of abuse.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong commerce chief to lead joint local and mainland delegation to Malaysia

Algernon Yau says about 200 mainland enterprises have already set up offices in the city since last year to expand globally.

Thailand

Thailand looks to Siam Silica to propel it to top Asean semiconductor player

As Thailand is coming late into the game, it will have to look for ways to make itself indispensable in the industry, analysts say.

Robots assemble chips during Semicon Southeast Asia 2026 in Kuala Lumpur on May 5. Photo: Reuters
Malaysian politics

Malaysia’s royals rise to the fore in a changing nation

Unstable coalitions have created greater room for the country’s royal institutions to influence government formation, observers say.

Malaysia’s King Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar salutes the guard of honour at the National Palace in Kuala Lumpur on January 31, 2024. Photo: EPA-EFE
Anwar Ibrahim

Anger in Malaysia as Liow pays fine, has money-laundering charges dropped

Nicky Liow returned to the public eye when a photo of him in the ruling party’s uniform standing next to Prime Minister Anwar went viral.

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Anwar Ibrahim

In Malaysia, Nurul Izzah’s PKR exit deepens questions over Anwar’s leadership

Having his daughter quit as deputy president of the party he founded is going to be a huge political setback for the prime minister, analysts say.

Indonesia

Malaysia Airlines owner mandates drug testing for pilots after arrest

Malaysia Aviation Group orders mandatory drug testing for pilots after Malaysia Airlines second officer arrested in Jakarta.

Indonesian Customs officials display drugs smuggled by a Malaysian pilot as evidence during a press conference at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport near Jakarta. Photo: AFP
Anwar Ibrahim

Malaysian ex-PM Ismail Sabri’s corruption charges delayed by health woes

The 66-year-old is the latest senior politician swept up in the government’s anti-corruption crackdown under PM Anwar Ibrahim.

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Former prime minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob. Photo: Bernama/dpa
Aviation

Will Jetstar’s plan to charge for overhead locker space work in Asia-Pacific?

Analysts say the move, an ‘extreme’ form of unbundling, risks backlash and added fare complexity.

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Crime

How crime syndicates are exploiting Malaysia’s connectivity to move drugs

The country’s proximity to major drug-producing areas and porous borders make it an attractive transit point for traffickers, analysts say.

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