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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 reporter takes a video over Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea in February 2024. Photo: AFP
The Philippines

Marcos says Philippines ‘resigned’ to managing South China Sea dispute

Speaking in Singapore, the Philippine leader warned a simple misstep at sea could trigger an out-of-control clash.

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United States

To retire or not to retire? Malaysia divided over working past 60

Artificial intelligence

Anthropic’s Claude AI gets Chinese-language options settings

Myanmar

Anwar’s push to return Myanmar to Asean sparks criticism over reduced leverage

The Malaysian leader’s pledge to visiting President Min Aung Hlaing comes without securing ‘significant concessions’, critics say.

Myanmar’s President Min Aung Hlaing (left) shakes hands with Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in Putrajaya on Thursday. Photo: EPA
Singapore

Singapore’s air pollution worst in world as haze shuts Malaysia schools

Air quality levels in Singapore were in the ‘very unhealthy’ range as of Wednesday afternoon, according to data from IQAir.

Mainland China

Can ‘neutral’ Malaysia stay above the fray in the US-China tech rivalry?

Speaking at a tech event, Malaysia’s defence minister says the country is ‘non-aligned’ in ‘every domain’, including in cyberspace.

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Malaysian politics

Malaysia’s Melaka sets election date as BN, PAS near alliance against Anwar

The November 14 contest comes close on the heels of BN’s strong wins, adding pressure on Anwar’s PH amid shifting electoral strategies.

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim attends the Bahrain Grand Prix in Sepang on Sunday. Photo: Reuters
Laos

Police say 521kg of meth seized on Laos private jet did not come from Malaysia

Malaysia’s Narcotics Crime Investigation Department said its officials would visit Laos to get further information on the cross-border gang.

Australia

Malaysia’s Myanmar bet? Repatriations pave way for diplomacy

Malaysia’s move ahead of Min Aung Hlaing’s visit has raised concerns that Asean’s efforts to resolve the Myanmar civil war would be futile.

Asean

Rising electricity needs put Southeast Asia’s energy security at risk: report

The International Energy Agency report says Southeast Asian nations should share electricity and diversify where they get their power.

Electrical technicians carry out maintenance work in the Hadxayfong district of Vientiane, Laos, in August. Photo: AFP
US-China relations

Opinion | 2-month trade truce reveals truth about US-China economic ties

As long as the US’ transactional strategy towards China remains unchanged, the rhythm of crisis and managed de-escalation will continue.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump shake hands in the Oval Office after a welcome ceremony at the White House in Washington on September 24. Photo: Xinhua
Technology

‘Fight fire with fire’: Southeast Asia urged to share data in war against scams

While scam organisations are using agentic AI to expand, regional countries face unwieldy rules on cross-border data exchange, experts warn.

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Aviation

She spent years serving AirAsia’s passengers. Now she flies the plane

Suriati Sukardi said her journey with the airline showed ambitions could soar with determination and ‘a bit of luck’.

SCMP Highlights

Singaporeans going ‘car-lite’, AirAsia chief’s jab backfires: 7 Asia highlights

From Japan’s strict visa rules to the Indian pilot hailed as a hero, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.

Tony Fernandes, the CEO of AirAsia, in Sepang, Malaysia in February 2024. Photo: Reuters
Crime

Malaysian queen comforts family, pledges justice in girl’s school death case

Raja Zarith Sofiah also took part in a prayer meeting as Irene Sofiya’s father called for stronger school safety.

Malaysia’s Queen Raja Zarith Sofiah (right) consoles the family members of the late Irene Sofiya. Photo: Facebook/officialsultanibrahim
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong IVF clinic cleared to resume all services after embryo specimen mix-up

Regulator says Heal Fertility in Central can resume all 17 treatment services covered by its licence after implementing improvement measures.

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Asean

‘At what cost?’ Southeast Asia starts to rethink its AI data centre boom

With Thailand pausing projects and Malaysia facing grid pressure, regulators are learning that hosting the AI boom comes with a heavy cost.

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Formula One (F1)

Malaysia eyes permanent F1 comeback despite Bahrain GP travel chaos

Six-hour traffic jams failed to dampen the mood after more than 260,000 fans packed Sepang for its first Grand Prix in nine years.

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Mercedes driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli of Italy compete in the Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang, Malaysia, on Sunday. Photo: AP
SCMP Highlights

Chinese travellers go premium, Malaysia appeals to investors: 5 weekend reads

From growing demand for air travel to Chinese art returning home, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.

Asia travel

Malaysians choose family over shopping or holidays, domestic travel data shows

The dominance of family-related travel has presented opportunities for hotels, local attractions.

Anwar Ibrahim

Malaysia’s Anwar set to unveil crowd-pleasing budget amid political pressure

Experts are predicting handouts and subsidies, increased education and healthcare spending, and measures to support lower-income Malaysians.

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim visits the Sepang International Circuit ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix on Friday. Photo: Reuters
Myanmar

Malaysia repatriates 1,500 Myanmar nationals despite UN risk warnings

The returnees have been convicted of staying illegally and other immigration violations in Malaysia.

Malaysian Immigration officers stand guard during the repatriation of Myanmar nationals at Lumut, Malaysia, on Tuesday. Photo: Reuters
Crime

3 students arrested in Malaysia over murder of girl found dead at school

The victim’s grandmother discovered the 16-year-old’s body inside the school hall in Yong Peng.

International Property

Malaysia offers Chinese buyers Singapore’s comfort at prices lower than Thailand

The lifestyle destination combines Singapore’s stability with Thailand’s prices and international schools cheaper than Hong Kong: analysts.

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PAS

Asian Angle | PAS wants urban Malaysia’s vote. Can it win over urban Malays?

The Islamist party has been working to prove it has a sound economic agenda and the ability to carry it out.

PAS supporters wave party flags in Pekan, Malaysia’s Pahang state, in 2018. Photo: AFP
Science

Malaysia is building a new research corridor across Asia to meet China’s rise

From next-gen semiconductors to advanced catalysts, scientists are navigating geopolitical boundaries to focus on mutual discovery.

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Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) in Penang is one of the institutions that is seeing more collaborations with universities in China. Photo: USM

Video | Malaysia’s big plans to elevate its durian industry

In the first half of 2026, China’s durian imports rose 47% compared to the previous year, with Thailand taking 81% of market share. Now Malaysia wants a bigger piece of the pie.

US-China relations

US man arrested over alleged $300 million Nvidia server smuggling to China

Prosecutors say California tech firm owner routed restricted AI servers through Malaysia and Singapore to evade US export controls.

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