Malaysian authorities have launched an immigration probe into a school for technology startups, just months after investor Balaji Srinivasan pitched the educational facility to officials and called for policies to support the project.

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s Pakatan Harapan has quit the Malacca state government that’s led by federal ally Barisan Nasional following disagreement over a bill, further straining relations after battling each other in the Johor elections.

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has played down the need to call for a snap poll after his Pakatan Harapan coalition suffered a bruising defeat at Johor state elections over the weekend.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s grip over Malaysia‘s ruling alliance took a hit over the weekend after coalition partner Barisan Nasional swept elections in Johor, strengthening the former ruling bloc’s hand as the government weighs whether to call an early general election.

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s ruling coalition faces renewed pressure in this weekend’s Johor state election, with polls showing a possible loss of seats amid an expected low voter turnout.

Malaysia kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged for a sixth straight meeting, saying the level is appropriate as price pressures remain contained despite the Middle East conflict.

The judge who convicted former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak over the 1MDB scandal said the plunder of the sovereign wealth fund was so vast that it eclipsed the exploits of Attila the Hun, one of history’s most notorious conquerors.

The loose coalitions that rule Malaysia are starting to fray as the next election season heats up, opening up a multifront challenge for Anwar Ibrahim to maintain his premiership.

Malaysia may not meet its fiscal deficit targets for 2026 as the Iran war drives up the cost of fuel subsidies, Second Finance Minister Amir Hamzah Azizan said, adding that longer-term goals remain intact.

Malaysia’s electrical and electronics exports — which includes semiconductors — could exceed 800 billion ringgit ($197 billion) this year, according to the nation’s chip industry chief.

Malaysia’s largest Islamist party has moved to sever formal ties with its ally, deepening a rift within the opposition bloc ahead of the next general election.

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s grip on power is set to be tested as he prepares to face off against his erstwhile allies, with his party’s urban base in play in two upcoming state elections.

A second Malaysian state this week dissolved its assembly and called for fresh elections, setting up a key test for Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s governing coalition.

Malaysia’s southern state of Johor is set to hold legislative elections by August after dissolving its assembly on Monday, in what is set to be a crucial electoral test for Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

Big Caring Group Bhd., the largest pharmacy chain in Malaysia, is looking to raise as much as 3 billion ringgit ($750 million) in its initial public offering, potentially one of the country’s biggest listings in the past decade, according to people familiar with the matter.

Billionaire Vincent Tan is considering selling his 30% stake in Prudential Assurance Malaysia Bhd., people with knowledge of the matter said, after already offloading a 19% holding earlier this year.

Malaysia reiterated that it has secured fuel supply through July, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s office said, supported by continued access to the Strait of Hormuz.

Initial public offerings are booming in Malaysia and a wave of upcoming listings including by a chip design firm is powering the market toward the biggest volume in 13 years.

Malaysia’s oldest political party is welcoming back exiled and estranged members, and seeking to attract new ones, as it charts a return to power ahead of a vote that will test Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s hold on their coalition.

Malaysia state pension fund Kumpulan Wang Persaraan Diperbadankan has appointed former banker Jay Khairil Jeremy Abdullah as its new chief executive officer effective May 20, it said in a statement on Monday.