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Malaysia stands firm on requiring social media platforms to obtain licenses

2024-08-27

Tech giants Google, X and Apple complain that the proposal, effective Jan. 1, 2025, would deter innovation.

Malaysian police plan to charge ex-PM Muhyiddin over comments about king

2024-08-26

Muhyiddin Yassin is expected to face sedition charge for allegedly undermining royal appointment of Anwar Ibrahim as prime minister.

Malaysia’s UMNO to contest Election-2027 under own symbol; analysts say ‘not so soon’

2024-08-21

A shock by-election win renewed the party’s confidence, but in the near term, it needs alliance with other parties, observers say.

Infineon’s nearly $8B chip plant highlights Malaysia’s regional hub ambition

2024-08-08

For PM Anwar Ibrahim, German company’s move is sign that investment opportunity trumps political differences.