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

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.
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Malaysia Warns of Fiscal Slippage, Downplays Recent Ringgit Drop

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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Malaysia’s Johor State Set For Polls as Assembly Dissolved

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.
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Malaysia’s Largest Pharma Chain Big Caring Is Said to Seek $750 Million in IPO

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
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Malaysia’s Oldest Party Plots Comeback as Anwar Eyes Early Vote

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.
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