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POLITICSJul 3Will Johor-Singapore causeway bottlenecks sway outcome of Malaysia’s state election?Adli Hakimi knows the first obstacle in Johor’s state election is not the ballot box, but the Causeway. The 26-year-old nurse is among Johor’s workers based in the city state – often called “SGD fighters” online for earning stronger Singapore-dollar wages – who are weighing leave, shifts and border queues before polling day on July 11. For Malaysia, the challenge is keeping immigration glitches and Causeway congestion at bay so that these voters can take part in one of the country’s most closely...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 3Anwar vows Malaysia to pursue Jho Low over 1MDB despite potential US pardonPrime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Friday said Malaysia would maintain its legal pursuit of Jho Low even if the fugitive financier were to receive a US presidential pardon. Low, the alleged mastermind behind the 1MDB scandal, was charged in 2018 with conspiring to launder billions of dollars from the sovereign wealth fund and violating anti-bribery laws in Malaysia. He also reportedly used the stolen loot to gain access to Hollywood A-listers and buy luxury homes, a superyacht and fine art...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 3Johor-Singapore SEZ blueprint delay sparks tension ahead of Malaysia state electionJohor’s caretaker chief minister Onn Hafiz Ghazi has criticised Malaysia’s federal government for delays in the launch of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) master plan, arguing that it is needed to sustain the initiative’s momentum. In response, Economic Minister Akmal Nasir, who oversees the project at the federal level, has maintained that the government remains committed to the project’s success and the delays have not affected the JS-SEZ as investor numbers have remained...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 2Can Malaysia’s unity government survive a major BN win in state polls?Knife-edge state polls in Johor and Negeri Sembilan may reconfigure Malaysian politics, as a regrouped Malay nationalist right seeks big wins to pressure Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim into calling an early election. Barisan Nasional (BN), the Malay-led bloc, is going head-to-head against Anwar’s Pakatan Harapan (PH) in the ballots to be held this month and next, in a move by a key government coalition member that could destabilise the prime minister’s fragile administration from within. Analysts...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 2No more warnings for litterbugs as Malaysia’s Penang deploys bodycamsMalaysia’s heritage state of Penang has begun using body camera footage to prosecute litterbugs, widening a national clean-up drive that could see offenders fined or ordered by a court to carry out community service. The tougher enforcement, which took effect on Wednesday after a six-month grace period, gives patrol teams from the Penang Island City Council and Seberang Perai City Council powers to record offences at public hotspots across one of Malaysia’s best-known tourist states. Penang...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 1Malaysia closes jurisdictional gaps on child sexual abuse in ‘meaningful reform’Malaysia has given its courts the power to prosecute some sexual offences against children committed overseas, extending the reach of its law beyond national borders as abuse allegations increasingly cross countries, devices and jurisdictions. But lawyers and child rights advocates say the change will only be as strong as Malaysia’s ability to secure evidence, obtain cooperation from foreign governments and support child victims through complex cross-border cases. The amendment comes amid...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 1Mahathir and PAS demand Malay unity in Malaysia’s Johor pollMalaysia’s Johor election has opened a new front in the country’s long-running racial politics, after former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad and Islamist party PAS urged voters to put “Malay-Muslim political power” ahead of party loyalty in one of the country’s most closely watched state polls. The southern state, which borders Singapore and sits at the centre of Malaysia’s cross-border growth plans, is also a stronghold for the United Malays National Organisation. The Barisan Nasional (BN)...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 1India’s New Air Suvidha 2.0 Mandate Impacts 3 Million Monthly Travellers, Including MalaysiansMore than 400,000 Malaysians travel to India annually for tourism, business, family visits, and medical treatment.says · malaysia
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POLITICSJun 29Malaysia acts to avert Singapore causeway chaos amid Johor state electionMalaysia has set up a special task force to tackle potential disruptions on the causeway linking Johor to Singapore ahead of a state election next month. Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail has said ensuring smooth cross-border movement is his ministry’s “highest priority” as tens of thousands of Malaysians are expected to return home to cast their votes in the Johor state election on July 11. “We are not taking any chances. We have Plan A and Plan B ready to go. That is the directive I have...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJun 27Malaysia’s Johor election campaign begins as federal allies clashMalaysia’s southern Johor state was braced for a bruising 14-day election campaign on Saturday after 172 candidates were cleared to contest a poll pitting Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s federal allies against each other in one of the country’s most economically important battlegrounds. The state, which borders Singapore, goes to the polls on July 11, with 2.72 million voters eligible to choose representatives for 56 seats. Analysts said the contest would test both the reach of federal partners...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJun 26Malaysia’s Umno in tough spot ahead of Johor vote after veteran claims royal interferenceMalaysia’s ruling Malay party was pulled into a sensitive palace row on the eve of Johor’s nomination day after a veteran figure quit Umno and accused the southern state’s royal household of influencing the timing of a snap election. The controversy lands at a difficult moment for the United Malays National Organisation, the Malay nationalist party that anchors Barisan Nasional (BN). It is trying to defend Johor, its birthplace and one of its last major strongholds, without allowing the campaign...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJun 25Ethnic rifts flare in Malaysia as Johor polls threaten stability of Anwar’s unity coalitionFissures along ethnic lines are being opened ahead of the Johor state election in Malaysia next month, as the Malay-nationalist Barisan Nasional (BN) moves to box in the Chinese-dominated Democratic Action Party (DAP), and political imperatives pit key government coalition members against each other. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim helms an uneasy coalition of erstwhile political rivals. He is seeking to keep his Pakatan Harapan unity government – with the DAP as a core member – on an even keel...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJun 23Royal succession crisis strains Malaysia’s governing alliance ahead of pollsMalaysia’s rare postponement of a meeting of its royal council has pushed a throne dispute in the state of Negeri Sembilan beyond palace walls, threatening to turn a customary succession row into an electoral liability for Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s uneasy governing alliance ahead of snap polls. The June 23–25 meeting of the Conference of Rulers – a council of Malaysia’s hereditary Malay rulers and state governors – was called off at the eleventh hour amid concerns that allowing Negeri...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJun 23Malaysian MP slams Johor crown prince over ‘most Hollywood’ populist labelMalaysian lawmaker Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman has fired back at Tunku Ismail Ibrahim after the Johor crown prince took a swipe at the former sports minister, describing him as the “most Hollywood” among populist politicians. Tunku Ismail told a podcast show over the weekend that he “liked people who carry out their duties and show full care and concern for the people”. “Before making any decisions, make an assessment first because we have many ‘Hollywood’ types among us. The most ‘Hollywood’...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJun 22Elephants’ transfer to Japan sparks Malaysia’s corruption inquiryThree elephants whose transfer from Malaysia to Japan earlier this year sparked public anger over their alleged mistreatment are now at the centre of a corruption investigation over claims that Putrajaya did not receive the money linked to the move. The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) said on Monday it had opened a formal investigation into the movement of the elephants – Dara, Amoi and Kelat – from Zoo Taiping in the northern state of Perak to Tennoji Zoo in Osaka. MACC said it was...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJun 22Bangladesh urges Malaysia to ease labour hiring curbs amid exploitation concernsBangladesh’s new leader has urged Malaysia to reopen its labour market to more Bangladeshi workers, even as migrant rights groups warned that both governments must first address years of recruitment abuse, debt and stranded-worker cases. Prime Minister Tarique Rahman made the request to Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim during talks in Putrajaya on Monday, his first foreign visit since taking office, while seeking to broaden bilateral ties. Tarique said he had asked Anwar to consider...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJun 22Malaysia’s nationwide diesel subsidy gets citizens all pumped upMalaysian consumers and small business owners have welcomed the government’s decision to introduce subsidised diesel at 2.10 ringgit (50 US cents) per litre (0.3 gallons) nationwide from July 1, although some are seeking greater clarity on fuel allocations under the MyKad-based scheme. Malaysian Tamilan Tow Truck Association president Matheva­anan Mohanaraja said the effectiveness of the initiative would ultimately depend on how much subsidised diesel each identity card holder was entitled to...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJun 21Tarique Rahman prioritises Malaysia and China for first foreign visits as Bangladesh PMTarique Rahman, as the new Prime Minister of Bangladesh, intends to prioritize Malaysia and China for his initial foreign visits. This outlines the foreign policy focus of a new head of government.moneycontrol.com · India
POLITICSJun 21Strategic Visit of Bangladesh Prime Minister to Malaysia and ChinaThe Prime Minister of Bangladesh is undertaking a strategic visit to Malaysia and China to foster international relations. This visit aims to discuss matters of mutual interest between the countries.pressenza.com · United States
POLITICSJun 21Anwar Russia , Turkmenistan visits strengthen Malaysia energy security , says BRICS International MalaysiaMalaysia's energy security is reportedly strengthened by Anwar's visits to Russia and Turkmenistan, according to BRICS International Malaysia. These international engagements aim to bolster the nation's energy situation.thestar.com.my · Malaysia
POLITICSJun 20Bangladesh PM to visit Malaysia, China on first foreign tourBangladesh's Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is set to visit Malaysia and China on his first trip abroad since assuming office, the foreign ministry said Saturday, bypassing neighbouring India as his inaugural destination.thestandard_hk · hong kong
POLITICSJun 20Johor , Negri polls will test Malaysian Media Council election initiative , says NalliniThe upcoming Johor and Negri polls are expected to serve as a test for the Malaysian Media Council's election initiative, according to Nallini. This indicates an important assessment for media regulation during elections.thestar.com.my · Malaysia
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