Mahathir Mohamad

Malaysia

Mahathir uses Huawei to needle the US

(June 20): China is definitely the new Japan. For Mahathir Mohamad, at least.

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Briefs

SINGAPORE (June 3): “MAS does not and cannot use the exchange rate to gain an export advantage or achieve a current account surplus.” — The Monetary Authority of Singapore, responding to the US’ inclusion of Singapore on a watch list for exchange

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.
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