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Anwar Ibrahim

Two more looming state votes threaten to upend Anwar’s political momentum

Sarawak will hold its state election soon after its legislative assembly was dissolved effective on Oct 26.
Sarawak will hold its state election soon after its legislative assembly was dissolved effective on Oct 26.

Malaysians to be spared higher RON95 prices even if subsidy bill hits $14 billion, says PM Anwar

Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim said the government was committed to keeping RON95 at RM1.99 (S$0.62) per litre despite global crude oil prices rising to between US$120 and US$130 a barrel.
Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim said the government was committed to keeping RON95 at RM1.99 (S$0.62) per litre despite global crude oil prices rising to between US$120 and US$130 a barrel.

Malaysia may completely ban Waze if alternative navigation apps available, says PM Anwar

The free GPS navigation app could possibly be used for foreign intelligence operations as it was not only based in Israel but also bound by Israeli law, said Anwar.
The free GPS navigation app could possibly be used for foreign intelligence operations as it was not only based in Israel but also bound by Israeli law, said Anwar.

Sarawak heads for state polls as pressure mounts for Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim

The Sarawak Premier said he had obtained consent from Sarawak Governor for the dissolution.
The Sarawak Premier said he had obtained consent from Sarawak Governor for the dissolution.

Waze rejects Malaysia’s data security claims after civil servant ban

Malaysia’s government did not provide further details on the reason for the ban, or how it would be enforced or monitored.
Malaysia’s government did not provide further details on the reason for the ban, or how it would be enforced or monitored.

Malaysia bans Waze for civil servants amid mounting fears over foreign digital surveillance

Waze is a popular navigation app among Malaysian commuters, despite its link to Israel.
Waze is a popular navigation app among Malaysian commuters, despite its link to Israel.

Malaysia de-registers main opposition bloc Perikatan Nasional as elections loom

Perikatan Nasional’s dissolution would mean that its component parties cannot contest elections under a common banner.
Perikatan Nasional’s dissolution would mean that its component parties cannot contest elections under a common banner.

Malaysia will form special committee to probe ‘corporate mafia’

Allegations of a so-called corporate mafia colluding with anti-graft agency officials in Malaysia emerged in February.
Allegations of a so-called corporate mafia colluding with anti-graft agency officials in Malaysia emerged in February.

Malaysia PM Anwar sings Doris Day classic when asked about upcoming haze meeting

When asked what would be discussed at the meeting, Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim sang, “What will be, will be, Que Sera, Sera”.
When asked what would be discussed at the meeting, Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim sang, “What will be, will be, Que Sera, Sera”.

Malaysia PM Anwar urges Transport Minister Anthony Loke to stay on

Malaysia’s Transport Minister Anthony Loke submitted his resignation letter on Sept 28.
Malaysia’s Transport Minister Anthony Loke submitted his resignation letter on Sept 28.

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