7 stories tagged #Anwar Ibrahim

  1. Massive Fire Destroys 1,000 Stilt Homes in Malaysia, Thousands Displaced
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    Massive Fire Destroys 1,000 Stilt Homes in Malaysia, Thousands Displaced

    Thousands displaced after a massive fire razed approximately 1,000 makeshift stilt homes in a coastal village in Malaysia's Sabah state. Authorities are providing aid.

    last mo. 1 min read
  2. Malaysia Diversifies Energy Supply Amid Middle East Conflict and Rising Oil Prices
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    Malaysia Diversifies Energy Supply Amid Middle East Conflict and Rising Oil Prices

    Malaysian officials secure alternative fuel sources as Strait of Hormuz disruptions drive up domestic subsidy costs and spark political debate over economic intervention strategies.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  3. Farhash Salvador Denies Role in NexG Boardroom Clash
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    Farhash Salvador Denies Role in NexG Boardroom Clash

    Malaysian businessman Farhash Wafa Salvador denies involvement in a corporate power struggle at government tech firm NexG, rejecting claims he was ordered by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to step back.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  4. Malaysia's Fuel Subsidy Bill Skyrockets as Global Oil Prices Surge
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    Malaysia's Fuel Subsidy Bill Skyrockets as Global Oil Prices Surge

    Malaysia's monthly fuel subsidy costs have quadrupled to US$813 million due to escalating global oil prices, straining the national budget despite government efforts to absorb costs.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  5. Malaysia Secures Record $108 Billion in Approved Investments for 2025
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    Malaysia Secures Record $108 Billion in Approved Investments for 2025

    Malaysia achieves historic RM426.7 billion (US$108 billion) in approved investments for 2025, marking an 11% increase and creating nearly 245,000 jobs.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  6. Anwar Urges Diplomacy Amid Escalating US-Iran Conflict; Prabowo Offers Mediation
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    Anwar Urges Diplomacy Amid Escalating US-Iran Conflict; Prabowo Offers Mediation

    Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim calls for urgent diplomatic solutions as tensions rise between the US and Iran. Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto expresses readiness to mediate.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  7. Malaysia Halts Non-AI Data Centers Amidst Power Crunch
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    Malaysia Halts Non-AI Data Centers Amidst Power Crunch

    Malaysia is prioritizing AI-focused data centers, freezing new non-AI projects due to growing power and water demands. The nation aims to secure future energy supplies.

    3mo ago 1 min read