Malaysia’s government expects to spend about 7 billion ringgit ($1.8 billion) on fuel subsidies in April, roughly ten times more than what it was paying before the Iran war.

Malaysian tankers allowed to sail through the Strait of Hormuz won’t be subject to a toll imposed by Iran, according to Transport Minister Anthony Loke.

Malaysia’s government will cut subsidized allocations for its most popular fuel from April as it seeks to curb leakages and relieve fiscal pressure from a surge in oil prices owing to the Middle East conflict.

Malaysia’s subsidy bill has increased because of higher oil prices caused by the war in the Middle East, Second Finance Minister Amir Hamzah Azizan said.

Malaysia’s subsidy bill has increased because of higher oil prices caused by the war in the Middle East, Second Finance Minister Amir Hamzah Azizan said.

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s government delayed parliament voting on a bill that would separate the roles of the attorney general and public prosecutor, a day after a landmark bill to limit the prime minister’s tenure failed.

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said a special committee investigating anti-graft chief Azam Baki’s shareholdings will submit its report soon, and it’s therefore too early to decide on the need for a Royal Commission of Inquiry into allegations the agency colluded with businessmen to oust company founders.

A proposed amendment to Malaysia’s constitution to limit the prime minister’s tenure to 10 years has failed to garner the two-thirds majority support of lawmakers.

Malaysia will decide whether to establish a Royal Commission of Inquiry to investigate allegations of wrongdoing at the country’s anti-graft agency after a committee investigating the shareholdings of the commission’s chief submits a separate report next week.

The Democratic Action Party, the largest party in Malaysia’s ruling coalition, will decide in July whether to retain its cabinet posts or move to the backbenches in Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s administration, in a move that could signal shifts in Chinese support for the premier.

Malaysia’s cabinet has ordered an investigation into the allegations surrounding anti-graft chief Azam Baki, days after a report said he had shareholdings that were higher than allowed limits for public officials.

Malaysia’s cabinet has ordered an investigation into the allegations surrounding anti-graft chief Azam Baki, days after a report said he had shareholdings that were higher than allowed limits for public officials.

The United Malays National Organization, a key member of Malaysia’s ruling coalition, is cooperating with the nation’s Malay-Muslim opposition parties, hinting at the possibility of a shift in alliances after the next general election.

The United Malays National Organisation, which for decades dominated Malaysian politics and remains a key member of the ruling coalition, is set to renew a push for the release of jailed former Prime Minister Najib Razak next week, even as it steps back from threats to quit the government.

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim pledged to introduce term-limit legislation, delivering on a long-promised campaign pledge as he looks to regain support from his key voter base.

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak, already jailed for his role in the 1MDB scandal, faces another 15 years in prison and a fine of 11.4 billion ringgit ($2.8 billion) after being convicted of abuse of power and money laundering in connection with the failed state-run fund.

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak’s defense in his biggest trial yet over 1MDB was roundly criticized by the presiding judge, who dismissed suggestions Najib was unaware of any wrongdoing and directly connected him with Jho Low, the fugitive financier at the center of the scandal.

A Malaysian court charged Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s former aide on Thursday with accepting bribes to help several firms obtain mineral exploration licenses in the Borneo state of Sabah.

The operator of Starbucks in Malaysia says business is gradually recovering after the Gaza conflict-triggered boycotts led to store closures and steep losses.

Malaysia plans to ban social media accounts for children under 16 starting next year to protect them from online harm, joining a similar crackdown in Australia.