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Normale Ansicht

Malaysia’s Anwar Weakened by Ally’s Landslide in Johor Elections

11. Juli 2026 um 15:54
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.

Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim speaks during a press conference with Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul (not pictured) during Anutin's official visit, at the Federal Government office of Perdana Putra in Putrajaya on July 9, 2026.

1MDB Theft Made Attila the Hun Look Like ‘Choirboy,’ Judge Says

16. Juni 2026 um 12:07
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.

Former Malaysia prime minister Najib Razak at court in Kuala Lumpur on Dec. 22.

Malaysia Warns of Fiscal Slippage, Downplays Recent Ringgit Drop

10. Juni 2026 um 00:00
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.

The Petronas Twin Towers, center, and other buildings in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Friday, July 25, 2025. Malaysia's economy grew faster than expected in the second quarter, driven by the services sector, even as the country contends with US President Donald Trump’s rollout of global tariffs. Photographer: Samsul Said/Bloomberg
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