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Anwar Ibrahim

Malaysia admits to gaps in airport drug screening, will modernise security assets

Malaysia acknowledged that existing airport screening equipment may not be sufficient to detect increasingly sophisticated drug-smuggling methods.
Malaysia acknowledged that existing airport screening equipment may not be sufficient to detect increasingly sophisticated drug-smuggling methods.

Global security threats closer to Malaysia’s shores than many think, PM Anwar warns

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysian intelligence agencies had identified potential security threats arising from the operations of foreign intelligence organisations nearby.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysian intelligence agencies had identified potential security threats arising from the operations of foreign intelligence organisations nearby.

Malaysia PM Anwar calls for stronger action against school bullying

Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said education must instil good manners, respect and a sense of responsibility among students.
Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said education must instil good manners, respect and a sense of responsibility among students.

Who will triumph in Melaka as 79 candidates battle for 28 state seats?

UMNO secretary-general Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki speaking to Parti Islam Se Malaysia (PAS) president Hadi Awang at Bukit Katil in Melaka on Oct 31.
UMNO secretary-general Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki speaking to Parti Islam Se Malaysia (PAS) president Hadi Awang at Bukit Katil in Melaka on Oct 31.

Malaysia’s Anwar survives budget test after securing support from former rival Bersatu

Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah Yusof (centre) signed a confidence and supply agreement with 12 Opposition MPs on Oct 29.
Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah Yusof (centre) signed a confidence and supply agreement with 12 Opposition MPs on Oct 29.

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.

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