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Malaysia
Mahathir uses Huawei to needle the US
(June 20): China is definitely the new Japan. For Mahathir Mohamad, at least.
June 20, 2019
In print this week
What's next for Malaysia?
One year on from a stunning election victory, the Pakatan Harapan government faces hostile global economic conditions, a resurgent Malay-dominated opposition and disenchanted supporters.
May 06, 2019
In print this week
Briefs
SINGAPORE (Apr 22): “I’m a kiasu Singaporean. Being first in line for this is a privilege that will never happen again.” — Justin Zheng, who was the first in line to eat at US burger chain Shake Shack in Jewel Changi Airport on its April 17 openin
April 22, 2019
Geopolitics
Many issues remain, but leaders' retreat has paved the way for further talks
SINGAPORE (Apr 15): Meeting for the third time since the new Pakatan Harapan government won the elections in Malaysia a year ago, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and his counterpart Dr Mahathir Mohamad put on a show of amiability before the press, appearin
April 15, 2019
Malaysia
Mahathir says some Malaysian state-owned entities may be listed
KUALA LUMPUR (Mar 19): Malaysia may list certain state-owned entities to cut government debt and liabilities, Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said on Tuesday as it seeks new revenue sources to boost its fiscal position.
March 19, 2019
1MDB Watch
Goldman Sachs could wind up paying twice for 1MDB
MUMBAI (Nov 28): Goldman Sachs may wind up paying twice for 1MDB. Abu Dhabi's sovereign fund is suing the US investment bank in New York for its role in the Malaysian fund scandal. The damages sought could exceed Goldman's average annual net profi
November 28, 2018
1MDB Watch
Dr M says US DOJ will help return money Goldman Sachs charged for 1MDB dealings
SINGAPORE (Nov 14): Malaysia Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said on Tuesday US prosecutors had promised to help return money that Goldman Sachs charged for its dealings with troubled Malaysian state fund 1MDB.
November 14, 2018
Malaysia
Anwar launches bid to return to parliament
KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 12): Malaysia’s Anwar Ibrahim will contest for a seat in the country’s parliament, his party announced on Wednesday, as a party MP resigned to make way for the senior leader just months after their coalition won a shock May general
September 12, 2018
Malaysia
Mahathir, 93, aims to lower Malaysia voting age to empower youth
KUALA LUMPUR (July 23): Malaysia’s youth are likely to get more power after backing 93-year-old Mahathir Mohamad to topple a regime that ruled the Southeast Asian nation for six decades.
July 23, 2018