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Asian Insider Podcast

Inside the secret Albatross file on Singapore’s separation from Malaysia

Our guest, Janadas Devan (pictured left) reveals pioneer leaders’ differing views on Singapore’s Aug 9, 1965 split from Malaysia.
Our guest, Janadas Devan (pictured left) reveals pioneer leaders’ differing views on Singapore’s Aug 9, 1965 split from Malaysia.

Sabah faces political uncertainty after death of divisive leader Bung Moktar

Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin won the Lamag state seat just days before his death.
Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin won the Lamag state seat just days before his death.

Commentary

The curious case of four missing Cabinet ministers in Malaysia

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (left) is flanked by  Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (right)  announcing a new Cabinet line-up of 60 people, up from 55 previously in a televised press conference on 12 December 2023.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (left) is flanked by  Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (right)  announcing a new Cabinet line-up of 60 people, up from 55 previously in a televised press conference on 12 December 2023.

Malaysia’s ex-minister Khairy seen returning to politics as Umno seeks to regain young voters

mmkhairy07 - Former health minister Khairy Jamaluddin sharing his thoughts as a panelist at a roundtable discussion organised by Umno Youth at the Kuala Lumpur World Trade Centre on Nov 7, 2025.
mmkhairy07 - Former health minister Khairy Jamaluddin sharing his thoughts as a panelist at a roundtable discussion organised by Umno Youth at the Kuala Lumpur World Trade Centre on Nov 7, 2025.

News analysis

Calls to cut ties: Malaysia flag furore tests PH-BN relations

While the two parties have clashed publicly on several issues, it appears that this time, both sides are digging in their heels.
While the two parties have clashed publicly on several issues, it appears that this time, both sides are digging in their heels.

Malaysian flag hoisted upside down heats up debate ahead of national day celebrations

The flag incident at a Penang hardware shop caused a rift between the Malay and Chinese communities ahead of Malaysia's National Day celebrations on Aug 31.
The flag incident at a Penang hardware shop caused a rift between the Malay and Chinese communities ahead of Malaysia's National Day celebrations on Aug 31.

News analysis

Never a dull moment: Malaysia’s PM Anwar juggles wins, douses domestic fires

Protesters hold a banner during a demonstration calling for the resignation of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on July 26.
Protesters hold a banner during a demonstration calling for the resignation of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on July 26.

News analysis

Appointment of Malaysia’s new chief justice eases controversy over vacant top judge seats for now

Datuk Wan Farid is filling one of several top spots left vacant for weeks in the nation’s highest court following the retirement of several senior judges.
Datuk Wan Farid is filling one of several top spots left vacant for weeks in the nation’s highest court following the retirement of several senior judges.

Malaysia’s Umno may welcome back ousted members to boost Malay votes but reactions mixed

KUANTAN, 10 Nov -- Menteri Kanan Pertahanan Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein yang juga calon Barisan Nasional (BN) bagi Parlimen P.153 Sembrong bercakap pada sidang media ringkas ketika hadir membantu calon-calon BN berkempen hari ini.

Turut kelihatan, calon BN Parlimen P.083 Datuk Seri Ab Hamid Mohd Nazahar (dua, kiri), calon BN DUN N.16 Inderapura, Datuk Seri Shafik Fauzan Sharif dan calon BN DUN N.15 Tanjung Lumpur, Nara@Nikman Nordin (dua, kanan).

--fotoBERNAMA (2022) HAK CIPTA TERPELIHARA
KUANTAN, 10 Nov -- Menteri Kanan Pertahanan Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein yang juga calon Barisan Nasional (BN) bagi Parlimen P.153 Sembrong bercakap pada sidang media ringkas ketika hadir membantu calon-calon BN berkempen hari ini.

Turut kelihatan, calon BN Parlimen P.083 Datuk Seri Ab Hamid Mohd Nazahar (dua, kiri), calon BN DUN N.16 Inderapura, Datuk Seri Shafik Fauzan Sharif dan calon BN DUN N.15 Tanjung Lumpur, Nara@Nikman Nordin (dua, kanan).

--fotoBERNAMA (2022) HAK CIPTA TERPELIHARA

After 7 decades with Umno, loyal ally MCA mulls over going separate ways

MCA president Wee Ka Siong awaits the decision of the party's 191 divisions on whether the party's future continues to lie with Umno, or to end more than seven decades of partnership.
MCA president Wee Ka Siong awaits the decision of the party's 191 divisions on whether the party's future continues to lie with Umno, or to end more than seven decades of partnership.

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