Story Archive
2022-09-23
The UMNO president, who has pushed for early polls, is still standing trial on corruption charges in another case.
2022-09-20
They and activists are joining hands to tell a different kind of story from the culturally rich but insurgency-ridden border region.
2022-09-19
In New York, top diplomat Saifuddin Abdullah says he’s dissatisfied with Southeast Asian bloc’s engagement with Burmese opposition.
2022-09-14
Imee Marcos says reaching a COC without ASEAN non-claimants may hasten agreement on the contested waters.
2022-09-12
Sultan’s comments come amid ruling party UMNO’s push for a pardon for convicted ex-PM Najib Razak.
2022-09-09
In addition to leading Britain, the late monarch also served as head of the Commonwealth.
2022-09-08
The queen (1926-2022) was not only the world’s longest-reigning monarch but one of the most-traveled and widely respected global figures, including in Asia.
2022-09-08
Ex-PM takes cold showers, and eats same as the hoi polloi, but does have a fan for his asthma.
2022-09-08
Indonesia and Malaysia are vulnerable to Beijing’s influence efforts, while the Philippines is more resilient, Freedom House finds.
2022-09-05
Najib Razak remains an MP while king considers plea, but a lawyer says he cannot contest elections unless he’s pardoned.
2022-09-01
Rosmah Mansor’s conviction comes days after her husband, the former PM, was sent to prison for corruption.
2022-08-31
High Court is expected to rule Thursday on whether Rosmah Mansor is guilty of soliciting and accepting bribes.
2022-08-26
A general election could be held this year “before the late December annual flooding season,” one analyst says.
2022-08-24
Party will push narrative that Najib was victimized, which may gain it voters’ sympathy, they say.
2022-08-23
Former leader has been sentenced to 12 years for abuse of power, criminal breach of trust and money-laundering.
