Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim raised the prospect of a snap general election as jockeying within the country’s ruling alliance further tested his weakening position and raised questions about the country’s political stability.
Fresh strains are emerging in Malaysia’s ruling alliance as political jockeying and oneupmanship among the coalition’s parties led Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to raise the prospect of a snap general election if divisions deepen.
Tensions between Malaysia and Norway heightened over a scrapped weapons deal as Oslo confirmed it had revoked export licenses tied to a naval strike missile system.
A Norwegian Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS) during the "Brave Giffin 26" military exercises in the Suwalki Gap border zone with Poland near Akmenynai, Lithuania, on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. The military exercises involved soldiers from Lithuania, Poland, Portugal and the United States near the strategically important Suwalki Gap. Photographer: Damian Lemanski/Bloomberg
Malaysia’s economy grew faster than initially estimated in the first quarter despite a sharp slowdown in March, supported by resilient household spending and the artificial-intelligence boom.
Malaysia will continue with its fuel subsidy reform despite the possibility of a general election this year, according to Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong.
The EcoCeres sustainable aviation fuel plant in Tanjung Langsat, Johor, Malaysia/ Photographer: Edwin Koo/Bloomberg
Malaysia will continue with its fuel subsidy reform despite the possibility of a general election this year, according to Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong.
The EcoCeres sustainable aviation fuel plant in Tanjung Langsat, Johor, Malaysia/ Photographer: Edwin Koo/Bloomberg
Malaysia plans to seek clarification from Norway over a halt in the supply of naval strike missiles following a change in defense export policies — a further setback for a long-delayed combat ship project.
Malaysia has repatriated four artworks allegedly bought with money siphoned from state fund 1MDB, including works by Pablo Picasso and Joan Miró, as authorities press on with efforts to retrieve assets linked to one of the world’s biggest financial scandals.
Malaysia’s Anti-Corruption Commission Chief Commissioner Azam Baki speaks in front of artworks by Maurice Utrillo, Pablo Picasso, Joan Miro and Balthus linked to 1MDB asset recovery at the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya, on May 6.
A Malaysian minister urged the country’s police chief to clarify the status of investigations into allegations a network of businessmen was colluding with anti-graft agency officials to oust executives.
Gobind Singh Deo, Malaysia's digital minister, during the KL20 Tech Forum in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Monday, April 22, 2024. Malaysia's sovereign wealth fund Khazanah Nasional Bhd. will set up a venture capital of up to 3 billion ringgit ($627 million) with two other partners to invest in startups in Southeast Asia.
Malaysia is bracing for a delayed uptick in inflation as the impact of the Iran war filters through to consumer prices later this year, according to Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.
Shoppers browse clothes at a street stall in Brickfields area in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024. The government expects the inflation rate to average within the range of 2% to 3.5% next year, from 1.5% to 2.5% in 2024. Photographer: Samsul Said/Bloomberg
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.
A driver refuels their vehicle with RON95 petrol at a gas station near West Port Klang, Selangor, Malaysia.
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.
Bottles of RON95 petrol for sale at a shop in Hulu Langat, Selangor, Malaysia.
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.
Bottles of RON95 petrol for sale at a shop in Hulu Langat, Selangor, Malaysia.
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.
Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim Photographer: Samsul Said/Bloomberg
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.
Anwar Ibrahim, Malaysia's prime minister, during the Malaysia Economic Forum in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026. Malaysia's economy has proved resilient against US tariffs, for now, prompting the central bank to keep the benchmark interest rate unchanged since July.
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.
Anwar Ibrahim, Malaysia's prime minister, at the launch ceremony of the Maharani Freeport at Tanjung Emas in Muar, Johor, Malaysia, on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025. The developer of an energy project linked to Malaysia's king, Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar, says it could attract 144 billion ringgit ($35 billion) worth of investment from global investors in the long term and help support the nation's economy.
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