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.
Protesters hold a poster of Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Chief Commissioner Azam Baki during a demonstration in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026. Malaysias cabinet has ordered an investigation into the allegations surrounding anti-graft chief Azam, days after a report said he had shareholdings that were higher than allowed limits for public officials.
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.
A Malaysian flag next to the Parliament building in Kuala Lumpur. Photographer: Samsul Said/Bloomberg
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.
Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, president of the United Malays National Organization (UMNO), from left, Anwar Ibrahim, Malaysia's prime minister, and Rafizi Ramli, Malaysia's economy minister, at the Malaysia Economic Forum 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025. Restoring fiscal health is key for Malaysia to retain emerging Southeast Asia’s highest credit score as Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s government restores political stability and drives the nation’s economic resurgence.
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.
Najib Razak arrives for a court hearing in Kuala Lumpur, on Dec. 22.
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.
Supporters of former Prime Minister Najib Razak outside the Court of Appeal and Federal Court in Putrajaya on Dec. 26. Photo: Samsul Said/Bloomberg
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.
Supporters of former Prime Minister Najib Razak outside the Court of Appeal and Federal Court in Putrajaya on Dec. 26. Photo: Samsul Said/Bloomberg
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.