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POLITICSJul 15Malaysia’s Anwar warns any Israelis at Johor tech commune to be ‘deported immediately’Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has threatened to deport any Israelis found at a self-styled “start-up society” in Johor, after online claims about the tech commune triggered a national security investigation. “We will not allow it,” Anwar told reporters on Wednesday. “If there are Israeli nationals, since we do not recognise Israel, they will be deported immediately.” The Network School, a co-living compound founded by former Coinbase executive Balaji Srinivasan in Forest City, came...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 15Malaysia’s Anwar deals with another split with BN in Melaka after Johor poll routMalaysia’s unity government is holding in Putrajaya, but its uneasy alliance is fraying in the states after Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s Pakatan Harapan (PH) moved into opposition in Melaka even as it is still reeling from a rout by its federal partner Barisan Nasional (BN) in Johor. The split followed a constitutional amendment allowing Melaka’s government to appoint up to seven unelected assembly members with voting rights. PH’s five lawmakers opposed the bill, which passed 23-5 on...South China Morning Post
MILITARYJul 15Malaysia’s new warship can hunt submarines but cannot sink a foeMalaysia’s navy is preparing to take delivery of a warship fully equipped for anti-submarine, anti-air and electronic warfare – everything, that is, except a way to sink an enemy ship. After nearly a decade of delays, financial scandal and shipyard mismanagement the Royal Malaysian Navy’s first littoral combat ship is finally due in December. But it will arrive missing any anti-ship missiles. Norway’s decision to revoke the export licence for the planned Naval Strike Missile system has left...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 14Singapore-Malaysia relations enter ‘mature’ era with Tharman’s state visitSingapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam’s first state visit to Malaysia this week comes amid strengthening ties between the neighbours and a greater willingness by both sides to let go of historical “baggage”, analysts say. Observers add that the new generation of Southeast Asian leaders also possesses a heightened awareness of mutual needs in an increasingly fragmented world order. Tharman, who was elected president in 2023 after stepping down as senior minister, is on a state trip from...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 14Malaysian comedian sued for insulting, body shaming Najib’s wifeRosmah Mansor has slapped Malaysian comedian Harith Iskander with a defamation lawsuit over a stand-up comedy routine that allegedly mocked and insulted her. Rosmah, the wife of former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak, filed the writ of summons at the High Court on June 9. According to her statement of claim, the alleged defamation occurred during Harith’s performance, titled “Harith Iskander: The Outspoken Comedy Tour”, at the Swiss-Garden Hotel in Melaka on January 17. Rosmah claimed that...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 14In Malaysia, viral shoe-sniffing video sparks stalking arrestA man suspected of repeatedly stalking a 22-year-old university student has been arrested in Malaysia after CCTV footage showing him sniffing her shoes outside her flat went viral on social media. The footage shows a man in a black T-shirt loitering in a corridor outside what is believed to be the victim’s home in Shah Alam, before reaching through a grille to grab her footwear and sniff it. The victim lodged a police report on Sunday after the post drew widespread attention, claiming to have...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 14South Korea’s lost Canadian deal; BN’s election win in Malaysia’s Johor: 7 Asia highlightsWe have selected seven stories from the SCMP’s coverage of Asia over the past week that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Why South Korea is celebrating a Canada submarine deal it lost South Korea may have lost Canada’s multibillion-dollar submarine order, but analysts say its close-run contest with Germany has handed Seoul a different prize: proof that it can challenge one of the world’s...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 14Singaporeans working across Causeway speak of trade - offs - after Malaysia minister suggests growing numbersSingaporean workers commuting across the Causeway are discussing the trade-offs involved, following a Malaysian minister's suggestion of increasing numbers. This highlights cross-border labor dynamics between the two nations.channelnewsasia.com · United States
POLITICSJul 13Malaysia’s top court clears Syed Saddiq of corruption, ending 6-year legal dramaMalaysian lawmaker Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman walked free on Monday after the Federal Court dismissed the prosecutors’ final appeal in his corruption case, ending a six-year legal battle that had threatened to derail the future of one of the country’s most recognisable young politicians. The decision was reached by a 2-1 majority, with Federal Court judges Che Mohd Ruzima Ghazali and Collin Lawrence Sequerah upholding last year’s acquittal of the former youth minister on four charges linked...South China Morning Post
DISASTERJul 13Malaysia reaches snapping point as crocodile encounters riseFor regular anglers in the Malaysian coastal town of Port Dickson, the sighting of a crocodile in the waters while they fish by the jetties is nothing new. “I have seen three crocodiles while fishing there,” Razman Fozi, 33, said. The beach holiday destination in Negeri Sembilan state has long been a preferred fishing spot for hobbyists, but increasingly frequent crocodile sightings in its waters have raised concerns about the risks to local communities. Razman, who has been fishing in the area...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 12BP Rebana promotes investment potentials to Malaysian business playersBP Rebana is promoting investment opportunities to Malaysian businesses. This event focuses on fostering economic growth and partnerships.en.antaranews.com · Indonesia
CONFLICTJul 12Malaysians in Qatar told to follow security instructions after fresh US - Iran attacksMalaysians residing in Qatar have been advised to adhere to security instructions. This advisory comes in the wake of recent attacks between the US and Iran.theborneopost.com · Malaysia
POLITICSJul 12In Malaysia, BN’s Johor ‘blue wave’ leaves Anwar’s PH facing hard questionsBarisan Nasional’s (BN) sweeping win in Johor is expected to embolden it within Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s unity government while forcing his Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition into a difficult postmortem over its waning appeal on the ground. BN, which ruled the country for six decades before losing power in 2018 and later joining Anwar’s bloc in 2022, retained its Johor stronghold with 48 seats out of 56 on Saturday night – an improvement from the 40 it won in the 2022 polls. PH...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 11Malaysians in Johor state go to the polls in test of unity for PM Anwar coalitionVoters in Malaysia's Johor state are participating in elections that will serve as a test of unity for Prime Minister Anwar's ruling coalition. The outcome will indicate public support and the stability of the current government.yahoo.com · United States
POLITICSJul 11Malaysians in Johor state go to the polls in test of unity for PM Anwar coalitionMalaysian citizens in the state of Johor are casting their votes in an election. This electoral event is seen as a test of unity for Prime Minister Anwar's coalition government.asiaone.com · Singapore
BUSINESSJul 11What Malaysia can learn from Indonesia gig economy debateMalaysia is examining the ongoing discussion about the gig economy in Indonesia. This article explores potential insights and lessons Malaysia can gain from Indonesia's experience in this sector.freemalaysiatoday.com · Malaysia
POLITICSJul 11Malaysia’s Johor votes as government allies turn on each otherRed, blue and yellow flags crowded the roads into Johor Bahru before dawn on Saturday, lashed to lamp posts, flyovers and roadside trees after a campaign in which Malaysia’s governing allies spent two weeks trying to cut each other down. The campaign ended at 11.59pm on Friday, silencing the loudspeakers and convoys that had criss-crossed the state since late June. Under mostly clear, sunny skies, voters began gathering from 7.30am at the 1,076 polling centres, where about 2.72 million Johoreans...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 10Johor election: where winning isn’t enough for Malaysia’s Barisan NasionalVoters in Malaysia’s southern state of Johor will cast their ballots on Saturday in a high-stakes election that is expected to bring Barisan Nasional (BN) back to power, exposing deeper cracks in Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s administration. BN is part of Anwar’s unity government but will go head to head against federal partner Pakatan Harapan (PH) in a state long regarded as a BN stronghold. The contest for Johor’s 56-seat assembly has put Anwar’s multi-ethnic party in an awkward position, but...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 10How a remark about Najib’s pardon just blew Malaysia’s Johor state election wide openMalaysia’s Barisan Nasional (BN), the dominant political coalition in Johor, might have expected to cruise to an easy victory come Saturday when the southern state goes to the polls – until a single remark from the son of jailed former prime minister Najib Razak suddenly gave its rivals political ammunition. On July 3, Nazifuddin Najib, who heads BN in Langkawi, suggested that a strong showing by the coalition would validate calls for his father’s pardon. “If we win big, it will send a signal...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 10In Malaysia’s Johor, Chinese voters prize affordability over politicsKoo can see Johor changing around him, even if the promised wealth has not reached his bank account. The 30-year-old service worker has lived for 25 years in Skudai, a busy Johor Bahru suburb anchored by universities, older housing estates and the kind of Chinese shoplot economy that helped make the Democratic Action Party (DAP) a force in Malaysia’s southern state. He sees cranes, rail works and projects built by Chinese companies. But before Saturday’s state election, and as the China-linked...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 10Low prices fail to deter thieves from stealing Malaysia’s premium duriansFalling durian prices have done little to deter thieves in Malaysia, with a Penang trader losing baskets of prized Black Thorn variety in two break-ins just days apart. Wenny Ooi, 27, said thieves targeted her family’s stall twice on June 25 and June 29, marking the first break-ins since they started the business six years ago. In the first incident, two baskets of Black Thorn, also known as Or Chi, were stolen but footage from the surveillance camera shows only one thief leaving with a basket...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHJul 9INFINITIX Signs MOU with Malaysia SAINS to Advance Sovereign AI InfrastructureINFINITIX and Malaysia SAINS have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on developing sovereign AI infrastructure. This initiative aims to advance artificial intelligence capabilities in Malaysia.vietnamtribune.com · Vietnam
POLITICSJul 9Malaysia, Thailand make peace over seafood dispute after Anwar and Anutin meetThe leaders of ⁠Malaysia and Thailand said ⁠on Thursday they would ⁠work on developing a special border economic zone, and had resolved an issue that had disrupted trade in seafood between the neighbours. In May, Thailand restricted the import of Malaysian-caught sea bass due ‌to concerns over chemical residues, prompting Kuala Lumpur to temporarily ban some varieties of Thai shrimp over food safety controls last month. “We have resolved this outstanding issue of fisheries … we agree it should...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 9Malaysia denies 1MDB fugitive Jho Low entered country with Chinese delegationA senior Malaysian lawmaker on ⁠Thursday denied ⁠that fugitive businessman Jho ⁠Low had entered the country for talks linked to the theft of billions of dollars from state fund 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB). Low, whose full name is Low Taek ‌Jho, faces multiple charges, including corruption and money laundering, in the United States and Malaysia for the central role he allegedly played in the misappropriation of at least US$4.5 billion from 1MDB. He has consistently denied wrongdoing and...South China Morning Post
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