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.
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.
Johor Bahru city in Johor, Malaysia. Photographer: Samsul Said/Bloomberg
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
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.
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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.
Anwar Ibrahim, Malaysia's prime minister. Photographer: Samsul Said/Bloomberg
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.
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.
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.
Big pharmacy apoteka drug store, Melacca Malaysia. Photographer: UCG/Universal Images Group Editorial
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.
Prudential Plc's headquarters in London. Photographer: Jason Alden
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.
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.
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.
The Petronas Twin Towers, center, and other buildings in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Photographer: Samsul Said/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.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s coalition looks to have averted losing control of key Negeri Sembilan state after the United Malays National Organisation agreed to maintain its alliance despite its assembly members bolting from the state government.
Malaysia is working to secure fuel supply beyond June and will announce next month progress on plans to extend its inventory, Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is considering calling for a general election in the third quarter as his government weighs politically sensitive cuts to fuel subsidies amid the global energy crunch, according to people with knowledge of the matter.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is considering calling for a general election in the third quarter as his government weighs politically sensitive cuts to fuel subsidies amid the global energy crunch, according to people with knowledge of the matter.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim signaled that Malaysia could play a role in ending the conflict in the Middle East, saying leaders from Gulf states have used his country as a channel to Iran’s leadership.
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