Gulf states, China take centre stage at summit of Southeast Asian nations The GCC, China, ASEAN countries pledged to promote trade and work to ‘unleash the full potential of our partnership’. Al Jazeera · May 28, 2025
US Tariff Tensions Test Southeast Asian Leaders At Regional Summit Southeast Asian leaders will express deep concern over US President Donald Trump's tariff blitz when they meet at a summit Monday, warning that the unilateral move posed huge challenges to economic growth and stability in the region, according to a draft statement seen by AFP. Trump's tariffs has roiled global… International Business Times · May 23, 2025
Xi arrives in Malaysia with a message: China’s a better partner than Trump Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Malaysia is second stop in Southeast Asia amid Trump tariffs and US trade war. Al Jazeera · Apr 16, 2025
1MDB fugitive Jho Low placed in Macau as associates in spotlight Malaysia’s anti-corruption body reveals Jho Low’s alleged whereabouts after questioning of 1MDB suspect Kee Kok Thiam. Al Jazeera · May 30, 2023
Campaigning kicks off for Malaysia's general elections Campaigning for Malaysia’s general elections has formally started in a highly competitive race that will see the world’s longest-serving coalition seeking to regain its dominance four years after a shocking electoral loss The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2022
Malaysia’s youth election: will the biggest ever cohort of under-40s voters make a difference? After the voting age was lowered from 21 to 18, the youth vote has become key to the outcome of November’s election The Guardian - AU · Oct 26, 2022
Malaysia’s ex–PM Najib sent to prison as final 1MDB appeal lost Federal court upholds conviction and 12-year sentence linked to fraud, saying appeal ‘devoid of any merits’ The Guardian - UK · Aug 23, 2022
Debate over 'brain drain' as Malaysia cheers election of Penny Wong, Sam Lim in Australia Malaysians express pride as Penny Wong and Sam Lim are successful in the federal election, but some say it highlights a lack of opportunity for ethnic minorities in Malaysia. ABC News · Jun 7, 2022