Anwar pushes Malaysia’s leadership in Asean and Global South to reshape global power dynamics

KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 — As chair of Asean, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is clearly asserting Malaysia’s position — and that of the regional grouping - as key players in the Global South and a rising force to be reckoned with, demanding a global shift from the …

Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia update name guidelines to make travel easier for locals

KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 — Malaysia Airlines and AirAsia have updated their name entry guidelines for flight bookings to better accommodate Southeast Asian naming conventions. According to the airlines, the changes aim to resolve confusion caused by names that …

Anwar Positions Malaysia, ASEAN As Leading Voices Of Global South

By Sharifah Hunaini Syed Ismail KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 (Bernama) -- As chair of ASEAN, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is clearly asserting Malaysia’s position – and that of the regional grouping – as key players in the Global South and a rising force to be …

Asean, Gulf leaders to meet in Malaysia as region seeks new investment lifeline

Southeast Asian nations are hoping to tap into the Gulf’s vast sovereign wealth funds, with leaders from both regions set to meet in Kuala Lumpur next week for a high-level summit backlit by slumping growth forecasts triggered by Washington’s tariff …

Lima ’25 showcases Malaysia’s focus on innovation, defence readiness, says Anwar

LANGKAWI, May 20 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia’s hosting of the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition 2025 (LIMA’25) reflects the nation’s strong commitment to defence preparedness, regional peace and strategic …

Fitch Solutions unit trims Malaysia’s 2025 GDP forecast as global risks rise

KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 — BMI has revised its forecast for Malaysia’s economic growth in 2025 to 4.2 per cent, down from an earlier projection of 5.0 per cent. The research firm, part of Fitch Solutions, said the slowdown reflected mounting pressure on …

JAC 101: The selection of Malaysia’s judges, explained

KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 — How much of a role does Malaysia’s prime minister play in the selection and appointment of the country’s judges? And how have things changed before and after the Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) was created in February 2009? …

Returned giant panda pair from Malaysia seen in Ya'an

Giant panda Liang Liang feeds on bamboo at the China Conservation and Research Centre for the Giant Panda in Bifengxia of Ya'an, Southwest China's Sichuan province, May 18, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] Giant panda pair Xing Xing and Liang Liang, who …

Malaysia Stock Market May Tick Higher On Tuesday

The Malaysia stock market has ticked lower in three straight sessions, shedding more than 25 points or 1.8 percent along the way. The Kuala Lumpur Composite Index now sits just above the 1,555-point plateau although it may find traction on Tuesday. The …

PKR’s rancorous election threatens to subvert Malaysia itself