Malaysian Politics
- All
- News
-
Abdullah Badawi, Former Malaysian Prime Minister, Dies At 85
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim paid tribute to Abdullah Ahmad Badawi as a "person with a great soul who instilled a new narrative in Malaysia's politics of power".
-
Malaysian PM's Cabinet Has Resigned: Minister
Malaysia's cabinet led by Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin has tendered its resignation to the king, science minister Khairy Jamaluddin said on Monday, after months of political turmoil that resulted in a loss of the premier's majority.
-
Malaysian Ex-PM Najib Razak Faces Bankruptcy Over Tax Bill
Malaysia's scandal-plagued former prime minister Najib Razak is facing bankruptcy for allegedly failing to pay more than $400 million in taxes, which could bring his political career to an end.
-
Malaysian King Appoints New Prime Minister Amid Political Crisis
A former interior minister was sworn in as Malaysia's premier on Sunday, marking the return of a scandal-mired regime to power after the last government's collapse but ex-leader Mahathir Mohamad slammed the move as illegal.
-
'We Are Too Small To Retaliate': Malaysia PM On India Curbs On Palm Oil
Malaysia will not take retaliatory trade action against India over its boycott of palm oil purchases amid a political row between the two countries, Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said on Monday.
-
Sikh Woman Among 16 Terror Suspects Arrested By Malaysian Police
A Sikh woman from India was among 16 terror suspects arrested by the Malaysian Police for allegedly planning to attack leaders of local political parties, a media report said on Thursday.
-
Foreign Investors Turn Net Buyers Of Asian Bonds In February: Report
Overseas investors purchased Malaysian bonds for the first time in four months, helped by a stronger ringgit and receding political tensions. They bought $1.12 billion worth of Malaysian bonds last month.
-
Malaysia's Anwar Ibrahim Wins Parliamentary By-Election: Poll Officials
Anwar Ibrahim won an overwhelming mandate in a parliamentary by-election Saturday, officials said, setting the stage for his return to frontline Malaysian politics and sealing the once-jailed opposition figure's remarkable resurrection.
-
Malaysia's Anwar Ibrahim Pardoned, Paving Way For Return To Politics
Malaysian politician Anwar Ibrahim is a free man just one week after his coalition's shock election win and after more than three years in jail. Still, while it clears the way for him to return to politics, it's unlikely he will take over as premier anytime soon.
-
In Black And White, Rajinikanth And Kamal Haasan Make A Splash In Malaysia
In scenes that appeared straight out of a Tamil blockbuster, superstars Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan flew in together to the national stadium in Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur in a chopper on Saturday.
-
Scrapped Malaysian Beer Festival Faced Threat From Militants, Say Police
Unidentified militants planned to sabotage an annual beer festival cancelled this week by authorities in the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur who cited "political sensitivities" for the move, police said today.
-
Malaysia PM Accounts Funded Luxury Buys, Election Payouts: Report
Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak's bank accounts were used to purchase $15 million in luxury goods and pay out millions more to political figures ahead of 2013 elections, the Wall Street Journal reported.
-
Malaysia Prime Minister Vows 'No Surrender' Over Funding Scandal
Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak on Thursday vowed "no surrender" as he fends off allegations of corruption and abuse of power over a political funding scandal that has prompted calls for his removal.
-
Malaysia's Opposition Submits No-Confidence Motion Against PM Najib Razak
A Malaysian opposition lawmaker has submitted notice for a motion of no confidence against embattled Prime Minister Najib Razak for Monday's parliament, when he will face the toughest test of his political career over a graft scandal.
-
Malaysian PM Najib Razak Dismisses Funds Report as 'Political Sabotage'
Malaysia's premier Najib Razak on Friday dismissed as "political sabotage" a report that a probe into a state-owned investment fund had found hundreds of millions of dollars were transferred to his personal bank accounts.
-
Abdullah Badawi, Former Malaysian Prime Minister, Dies At 85
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim paid tribute to Abdullah Ahmad Badawi as a "person with a great soul who instilled a new narrative in Malaysia's politics of power".
-
Malaysian PM's Cabinet Has Resigned: Minister
Malaysia's cabinet led by Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin has tendered its resignation to the king, science minister Khairy Jamaluddin said on Monday, after months of political turmoil that resulted in a loss of the premier's majority.
-
Malaysian Ex-PM Najib Razak Faces Bankruptcy Over Tax Bill
Malaysia's scandal-plagued former prime minister Najib Razak is facing bankruptcy for allegedly failing to pay more than $400 million in taxes, which could bring his political career to an end.
-
Malaysian King Appoints New Prime Minister Amid Political Crisis
A former interior minister was sworn in as Malaysia's premier on Sunday, marking the return of a scandal-mired regime to power after the last government's collapse but ex-leader Mahathir Mohamad slammed the move as illegal.
-
'We Are Too Small To Retaliate': Malaysia PM On India Curbs On Palm Oil
Malaysia will not take retaliatory trade action against India over its boycott of palm oil purchases amid a political row between the two countries, Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said on Monday.
-
Sikh Woman Among 16 Terror Suspects Arrested By Malaysian Police
A Sikh woman from India was among 16 terror suspects arrested by the Malaysian Police for allegedly planning to attack leaders of local political parties, a media report said on Thursday.
-
Foreign Investors Turn Net Buyers Of Asian Bonds In February: Report
Overseas investors purchased Malaysian bonds for the first time in four months, helped by a stronger ringgit and receding political tensions. They bought $1.12 billion worth of Malaysian bonds last month.
-
Malaysia's Anwar Ibrahim Wins Parliamentary By-Election: Poll Officials
Anwar Ibrahim won an overwhelming mandate in a parliamentary by-election Saturday, officials said, setting the stage for his return to frontline Malaysian politics and sealing the once-jailed opposition figure's remarkable resurrection.
-
Malaysia's Anwar Ibrahim Pardoned, Paving Way For Return To Politics
Malaysian politician Anwar Ibrahim is a free man just one week after his coalition's shock election win and after more than three years in jail. Still, while it clears the way for him to return to politics, it's unlikely he will take over as premier anytime soon.
-
In Black And White, Rajinikanth And Kamal Haasan Make A Splash In Malaysia
In scenes that appeared straight out of a Tamil blockbuster, superstars Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan flew in together to the national stadium in Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur in a chopper on Saturday.
-
Scrapped Malaysian Beer Festival Faced Threat From Militants, Say Police
Unidentified militants planned to sabotage an annual beer festival cancelled this week by authorities in the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur who cited "political sensitivities" for the move, police said today.
-
Malaysia PM Accounts Funded Luxury Buys, Election Payouts: Report
Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak's bank accounts were used to purchase $15 million in luxury goods and pay out millions more to political figures ahead of 2013 elections, the Wall Street Journal reported.
-
Malaysia Prime Minister Vows 'No Surrender' Over Funding Scandal
Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak on Thursday vowed "no surrender" as he fends off allegations of corruption and abuse of power over a political funding scandal that has prompted calls for his removal.
-
Malaysia's Opposition Submits No-Confidence Motion Against PM Najib Razak
A Malaysian opposition lawmaker has submitted notice for a motion of no confidence against embattled Prime Minister Najib Razak for Monday's parliament, when he will face the toughest test of his political career over a graft scandal.
-
Malaysian PM Najib Razak Dismisses Funds Report as 'Political Sabotage'
Malaysia's premier Najib Razak on Friday dismissed as "political sabotage" a report that a probe into a state-owned investment fund had found hundreds of millions of dollars were transferred to his personal bank accounts.
