The resignation of Shamsul Iskandar Md Akin as Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s senior political secretary on November 25, 2025, might seem like a step toward accountability—but let’s not kid ourselves.

The walls are closing in on a tangled web of political connections, as the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) intensifies its pursuit of high-profile individuals. The latest twist in this ...

Orang Asli is a collective term (which means original or first peoples in Malay) for some 18 ethnic groups of less than 150,000 in total who are widely regarded as comprising peninsular Malaysia’s ...

The story begins in 1962, when Mohammed Khir Johari, then Minister of Commerce and Industry, officiated the opening of Malayan Breweries Ltd in Kuala Lumpur. This marked Malaysia’s first major step ...

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow has called for an end to an alleged movement to topple him. However, his predecessor Lim Guan Eng believed that this was a matter that should be discussed ...

Malaysia’s public university admissions are often touted as a shining example of meritocracy, where the best and brightest secure their spots based purely on academic excellence. But scratch the ...

The government in Malaysia is traditionally looked at through the political paradigm, which focuses upon the prime minister and Cabinet. The executive is praised or blamed for what the government does ...

Malaysia, a nation of diverse ethnicities, faces an emerging challenge from the growing Rohingya refugee community. Organizations like Doctors Without Borders (MSF) have estimated that around 200,000 ...

Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission officers raided the home of a businessman bearing the title of “Tan Sri” late last night for their investigation on a vehicle fleet supply and management contract, ...

This is a very significant and ongoing debate in Malaysian history and politics. The claim that Malaysia is a “secular state” versus an “Islamic state” is central to its national identity. Here is a ...

Road accidents are a pressing concern in Malaysia, claiming approximately 6,000 lives annually and causing over 545,000 incidents in 2022 alone, according to the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) and the ...

The Malaysian ringgit is poised to extend its rally after what’s likely to be its best quarter since 1973, if the outlook for interest rates is any guide. The ringgit has risen more than 12% against ...