In a bold statement that has sent ripples across international diplomatic circles, Malaysia’s Prime Minister has issued a stern warning to the United States regarding its policies towards China. In a press conference held in Kuala Lumpur, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim emphasized the importance of diplomacy and mutual respect in international relations. “As global tensions rise, it is imperative that …

Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has expressed his views on the rising tensions between the United States and China in the Asia-Pacific region, and the implications for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). In an interview with BNN Breaking News, Anwar said that Malaysia does not want to be caught in the middle of a geopolitical rivalry, and that …

Anwar Ibrahim, Malaysia’s prime minister since November 2022, faces a formidable challenge from the “Green Wave”, a term coined to describe the surge of support for the Islamist party PAS and its allies in the recent state elections. PAS, which advocates for the implementation of Islamic law and the preservation of Malay-Muslim supremacy, won a landslide victory in Kelantan and …

Malaysia – Ex-prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak suggested this night that state oil firm Petronas might buy troubled oil-and-gas operator Sapura Energy Bhd to save the company without costing taxpayers any money. Najib claimed that Sapura’s failure would be devastating to Malaysia’s economy in a live discussion with political adversary Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, and the company’s market capitalization …

Malaysia – DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke today explained that Pakatan Harapan (PH) could not cooperate with Perikatan Nasional (PN) for the 15th general election (GE15) as the latter is part of the current government. The Seremban MP was responding to Amanah’s deputy president Datuk Seri Salahuddin Ayub who urged the PH leadership to be open to talks with PN, and …

Malaysia – Because the two parties’ leaders are “untrustworthy,” DAP national chairman Lim Guan Eng stated that his party has shut its doors for collaboration with Bersatu and PAS. The Bagan MP also stated that he would refuse to meet with Bersatu president and former Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin to consider any sort of collaboration because he was …

Malaysia – PKR president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has remarked that he is willing to challenge former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak over the financially ailing Sapura Energy Berhad, but that the discussion should be open for the media to cover and open to public watching. Anwar emphasized the importance of media freedom in a Facebook post late Friday …

Malaysia – Two potential PKR candidates reported that their names were absent from the party’s membership list. A. Vethamoorthy, who had intended to vie for the position of PKR chairman in Sungai Siput, claimed he was unable to file his candidacy after learning that he was no longer a member of the party. Since 2013, Vethamoorthy has been a member …

Malaysia – Rafizi Ramli, a former vice-president of the PKR, has expressed his desire to return to politics, and the party’s president, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, said he would welcome him back if he chose to do so. Rafizi, as a member of the PKR and as a Malaysian citizen, has the authority to make whatever choice he desires, particularly …

Malaysia – Pakatan Harapan’s (PH) memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob’s government would automatically lapse if the government fails to table a proposed law to prohibit party hopping next month, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Opposition leader said the PH coalition has reminded the prime minister of this requirement to maintain the historic MoU for …