The prime minister’s biggest risk right now is from some of his own supporters.

Malaysia’s balance of power is tilting away from Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, as his erstwhile ally Barisan Nasional emerges as the biggest threat to his bid for a second term in office.

Joel William is about to begin a feasibility study for a Chinese client weighing a chemical plant in Sarawak, Malaysia’s biggest state on the northern coast of Borneo.

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s coalition lost a key state election to the once-dominant Barisan Nasional, raising fresh doubts about his political standing ahead of the next general polls.

Malaysia’s government withdrew its backing for a blockchain conference after promotional material of an after-party featuring a former OnlyFans creator sparked an outcry in the Muslim-majority country.

Malaysia could host a Formula One race for the first time in nine years, potentially replacing the Bahrain Grand Prix as the Middle East conflict drags on, according to the country’s Youth and Sports Minister Mohammed Taufiq Johari.

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s Pakatan Harapan coalition is beginning a two-week campaign to win the next state election, days after a bruising defeat in the south led him to back away from talk of a snap national vote.

Malaysian authorities have launched an immigration probe into a school for technology startups, just months after investor Balaji Srinivasan pitched the educational facility to officials and called for policies to support the project.

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s Pakatan Harapan has quit the Malacca state government that’s led by federal ally Barisan Nasional following disagreement over a bill, further straining relations after battling each other in the Johor elections.

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has played down the need to call for a snap poll after his Pakatan Harapan coalition suffered a bruising defeat at Johor state elections over the weekend.

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.

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s ruling coalition faces renewed pressure in this weekend’s Johor state election, with polls showing a possible loss of seats amid an expected low voter turnout.

Malaysia kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged for a sixth straight meeting, saying the level is appropriate as price pressures remain contained despite the Middle East conflict.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.