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Azril Annuar

Malaysia Correspondent

Azril is Malaysia correspondent at The Straits Times. He began his journey in the news industry in 2007 as a reporter for Bernama, Malaysia’s national wire agency. He worked in print and web journalism before joining The Straits Times in September 2023. He has more than a decade of experience, covering mainly political and human interest stories. As part of the Malaysia bureau, he covers politics, general news and natural disasters.

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Attack on my son is a ‘warning’ to silence me, says Malaysian MP Rafizi Ramli

Former Malaysian Cabinet minister Rafizi Ramli (centre) said the attack was “a warning to me not to speak out on certain issues”.
Former Malaysian Cabinet minister Rafizi Ramli (centre) said the attack was “a warning to me not to speak out on certain issues”.

Death of student in Sabah raises hurdle for Malaysian PM Anwar as he faces tough state polls soon

azzara - ABUAN, Aug 10 -- More than 3,000 people from all walks of life turned up on Aug 10 for a solidarity rally at the Labuan Food Court car park to demand justice for Zara Qairina Mahathir. Credit: BERNAMA
azzara - ABUAN, Aug 10 -- More than 3,000 people from all walks of life turned up on Aug 10 for a solidarity rally at the Labuan Food Court car park to demand justice for Zara Qairina Mahathir. Credit: BERNAMA

Cambodia, Thailand agree on Asean observers monitoring truce, but fundamental differences remain

Thai Deputy Defence Minister Nattaphon Narkphanit, Malaysian Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail and Cambodian Defence Minister General Tea Seiha join hands for a group photo ahead of the Extraordinary General Border Committee (GBC) to discuss border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia August 7, 2025. REUTERS/Hasnoor Hussain/Pool
Thai Deputy Defence Minister Nattaphon Narkphanit, Malaysian Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail and Cambodian Defence Minister General Tea Seiha join hands for a group photo ahead of the Extraordinary General Border Committee (GBC) to discuss border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia August 7, 2025. REUTERS/Hasnoor Hussain/Pool

Not ‘the end of the story’; some relief in Asia-Pacific over new Trump tariffs but concerns remain

Vietnam’s tariff rate, despite ongoing negotiations and early momentum, remains at a previously announced 20 per cent.
Vietnam’s tariff rate, despite ongoing negotiations and early momentum, remains at a previously announced 20 per cent.

Malaysia unveils ambitious $185b five-year plan to reshape country amid global economic headwinds

Malaysia aims to be a high-income nation by 2030, and be among the world’s top 30 economies, said the blueprint, themed Reshaping Development.
Malaysia aims to be a high-income nation by 2030, and be among the world’s top 30 economies, said the blueprint, themed Reshaping Development.

Cambodia-Thailand peace efforts hailed by Asean founding members amid ceasefire at border

Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (right) and Indonesias President Prabowo Subianto walk together ahead of their bilateral meeting at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta, on July 29.
Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (right) and Indonesias President Prabowo Subianto walk together ahead of their bilateral meeting at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta, on July 29.

Thousands rally in downtown Kuala Lumpur for resignation of PM Anwar

It was the first major rally targeting Datuk Seri Anwar.
It was the first major rally targeting Datuk Seri Anwar.

Hundreds march to defend judicial independence in Malaysia

azmarch - Lawyers holding placards upholding the freedom of the Malaysian judiciary

Credit: Azril Annuar
azmarch - Lawyers holding placards upholding the freedom of the Malaysian judiciary

Credit: Azril Annuar

PM Anwar called out by his own lawmakers as Malaysia’s judicial crisis heats up

Mr Anwar, who is PKR’s president, has not commented on the apparent revolt by the nine MPs.
Mr Anwar, who is PKR’s president, has not commented on the apparent revolt by the nine MPs.

Turbulence ahead: How used cooking oil could hinder aviation’s green fuel hopes

Members of the public delivering their used cooking oil to Evergreen Oil and Feed joint collection drive with the Melaka City Council.
Members of the public delivering their used cooking oil to Evergreen Oil and Feed joint collection drive with the Melaka City Council.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2025 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.