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POLITICSJul 9Malaysians in Hong Kong locked out of state elections amid tight voting deadlinesJack Yu wants to vote in Saturday’s crucial election in his home state of Johor, Malaysia, but being based in Hong Kong has left him frozen out after he missed the short window to register for a postal vote. Hong Kong is home to an estimated 15,000 Malaysians working across finance to hospitality, according to the Southeast Asian nation’s consulate general. Many remain closely engaged with politics back home – more so when the result could reshape the balance of power in Putrajaya. Yu, 36,...South China Morning Post

POLITICSJul 8Place your bets: Polymarket wades into Malaysia’s Johor pollDays before Johor state heads to the polls, gamblers on the crypto-powered betting exchange that emerged as a barometer of political sentiment during the last US election have already called it. On Polymarket, bettors have priced Barisan Nasional (BN) as an overwhelming favourite to retain control of Malaysia’s southern gateway to Singapore. As of Wednesday afternoon, the coalition stood at a 92.8 per cent chance of winning the most seats in Saturday’s vote – dwarfing Prime Minister Anwar...South China Morning Post

POLITICSJul 8Anwar rules out seeking Singapore help on voting arrangements for MalaysiansAnwar has ruled out seeking assistance from Singapore regarding voting arrangements for Malaysians. This indicates a political decision on international electoral cooperation.asiaone.com · Singapore

POLITICSJul 8Is Johor ready for new power balance? Malaysia’s Loke implores voters to curb BN dominanceMalaysian Transport Minister Anthony Loke says success in Johor’s state polls will be measured by how many seats can be clawed away from Barisan Nasional (BN), imploring voters to seek a better power balance if they want a surer footing with Singapore, the economic powerhouse across the causeway that has soaked up its workers and industry. Loke leads the Chinese-majority Democratic Action Party (DAP), a small but punchy partner in Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition...South China Morning Post

POLITICSJul 7NA leader hosts Malaysia Attorney GeneralA National Assembly leader hosted Malaysia's Attorney General. This represents a routine diplomatic or inter-governmental meeting between the two entities.vietnamnews.vn · Vietnam

POLITICSJul 7How Bersama could cost Malaysia’s Anwar the Johor pollMalaysia’s former economy minister Rafizi Ramli and his breakaway party, Bersama, are unlikely to emerge as a credible third force in the country’s political landscape, but they could still siphon votes away from the reformist Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition led by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. Bersama’s first electoral test, in Johor on Saturday, will be watched less for the number of seats it wins than for the votes it might peel away from PH in multi-cornered contests, where analysts warn...South China Morning Post

WORLDJul 7Chinese tourist’s World Cup flag blunder in Malaysia goes viralA video showing a Chinese tourist berating hotel staff in Malaysia for not flying China’s flag has gone viral after viewers pointed out the flags belonged to the nations competing in the Fifa World Cup finals. The man, who was reportedly in Kuala Lumpur on business, confronted a staff member at his hotel’s breakfast restaurant after noticing flags from dozens of countries but not China’s. In the clip, he can be seen interrogating a visibly confused worker for an explanation before telling her:...South China Morning Post

BUSINESSJul 7Australia’s Lynas partners South Korea’s JS Link for Malaysian magnet factoryLynas Rare Earths said on Tuesday it had signed a partnership deal with South Korea’s JS Link to develop a magnet factory in Malaysia. The Australian rare-earths producer will also supply materials to JS Link’s magnet factory in South Korea and the planned factory in Malaysia until January 2038. The partnership follows a magnet manufacturing deal between the two companies ⁠last year. Under the latest deal, JS Link will establish a magnet factory in ‌Kuantan, Malaysia, with an operating capacity...South China Morning Post

WORLDJul 615 - year - old student injured in Malaysia school stabbing incidentA 15-year-old student was injured during a stabbing incident at a school in Malaysia. This event raises concerns about safety within educational institutions.straitstimes.com · Singapore

DISASTERJul 6Teen hospitalised after stabbing at Malaysian secondary schoolA 15-year-old student was stabbed multiple times at a secondary school in Malaysia on Monday, in an attack that sent students fleeing and prompted a police investigation. The victim was stabbed in the back and shoulder and is being treated in hospital. Police said the alleged attacker, also 15, had been absent from the school in Banting for several months while undergoing medical treatment. Kuala Langat district police chief Superintendent Mohd Akmalrizal Radzi confirmed the incident had taken...South China Morning Post

POLITICSJul 6Malaysia , Singapore to launch new digital border clearance system in January 2027 : AnwarMalaysia and Singapore are set to launch a new digital border clearance system in January 2027. This initiative was announced by Anwar.asiaone.com · Singapore

BUSINESSJul 6Malaysia’s Anwar to lean on ‘good friend’ Li Qiang to rescue durian farmers as prices fallMalaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has promised durian growers in Johor that he will raise their falling prices with his “good friend” Chinese Premier Li Qiang during a visit to Beijing next month, as a nationwide glut leaves farmers struggling to sell the famously pungent fruit at sustainable prices. Speaking during a political campaign stop in Johor, where a state election will be held on Saturday, Anwar said growers had complained to him during his two-day swing through the southern state...South China Morning Post

BUSINESSJul 6Bursa Malaysia sees lift from tech reliefThe Bursa Malaysia stock exchange is experiencing an uplift due to relief in the technology sector. This indicates a positive market reaction to developments in the tech industry.thestar.com.my · Malaysia

BUSINESSJul 6A base for Singapore businesses expanding in MalaysiaThis article describes the establishment of a base intended to support Singaporean businesses expanding their operations into Malaysia. It focuses on facilitating international business growth and development.channelnewsasia.com · United States

POLITICSJul 5From Trust To Strategic Power : Malaysia And Japan As Bastions Of Asian Resilience – AnalysisThis analysis examines Malaysia and Japan as examples of Asian resilience, focusing on their evolving strategic relationship.eurasiareview.com · United States

WORLDJul 4Malaysia’s young drivers race for success abroad in a post-F1 worldFor 19 seasons, the Malaysian Grand Prix made Sepang International Circuit one of Asia’s premier racing venues. Sepang opened in 1999 as an emblem of a Southeast Asian nation that was on the up at the time. But the government ended its support for the Formula One (F1) race in 2017, closing a high-speed era that brought the eyes of tens of millions of people across the world to Malaysia. For home-grown drivers, however, their motorsport dreams have not reached a chequered flag since F1 left...South China Morning Post

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

DISASTERJul 25 Chinese tourists injured after car plunges into ditch in MalaysiaFive Chinese nationals were injured when their vehicle plunged into a ditch in Kelantan state on Malaysia's east coast on Wednesday night, Malaysian police confirmed on Thursday.thestandard_hk · hong kong

BUSINESSJul 2TotalEnergies to sell 85% stake in Malaysian gas asset for $350MTotalEnergies plans to sell an 85% stake in its Malaysian gas asset for $350 million. This signifies a significant divestment by the company.Seeking Alpha Tech

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

SCI & TECHJul 2Submarine cable system project linking India, Malaysia, Singapore unveiledMicrosoft, Lightstorm, Singtel and Tata Communications consortium behind the proposed more than 3,600 km facilityThe Hindu

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