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Catharsis in Malaysia

SINGAPORE (May 21): Anwar Ibrahim has been pardoned and released from prison. Lim Guan Eng has been appointed Minister of Finance, subject to the clearing of graft charges against him. The Auditor-General’s report on 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) has

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Reset of relations?

SINGAPORE (May 21): Ever cautious, Lee Hsien Loong’s Facebook post at 10.08am on May 10 noted how the outcome of the Malaysian election held a day earlier “represents a major change in Malaysian politics”.  

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Mahathir says Malaysia king willing to pardon Anwar immediately

(May 11): Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said Friday that Malaysia’s king is willing to pardon jailed politician Anwar Ibrahim immediately.

Malaysia

What does Mahathir's win mean for the economy and markets?

(May 10): Investors are grappling with Mahathir Mohamad’s surprise election victory in Malaysia’s election. Here’s a look at what it means for the outlook for economic policy and markets.

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Malaysia's PM expected to call election on Friday, minister says

KUALA LUMPUR (Apr 4): Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak is expected to announce the dissolution of parliament on Friday, a government minister said, paving way for what is expected to be the toughest ever general election for his long-ruling coalition.

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Malaysia lower house of parliament passes Anti-Fake News Bill

SINGAPORE (Apr 3): Malaysia's lower house of parliament, the Dewan Rakyat, on Monday passed the Anti-Fake News Bill 2018.
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