Anwar Ibrahim

Thailand doubles down on fight against Cambodia, rebuffing Trump’s ceasefire claims

People resting at a temporary camp for displaced people set up at a former market in Banteay Meanchey province on Dec 13.

Letter From Putrajaya

This Malaysian city was meant to replace Kuala Lumpur as the capital; 30 years on, it still hasn’t

Generic of Putrajaya, Malaysia on Dec 10, 2025.

Commentary

As siblings separated, can Singapore and Malaysia truly be friends?

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim at the 12th Singapore- Malaysia Leaders’ Retreat in Singapore on Dec 4.

News analysis

Tough-talking Thai PM Anutin brings border conflict with Cambodia to the brink

Displaced people gather inside a temporary shelter amid deadly clashes between Thailand and Cambodia, Dec 9, 2025.

Thailand launches air strikes on Cambodia, leaving peace accord on brink of collapse

Local residents evacuating following clashes along the Cambodia-Thailand border in Oddar Meanchey province, on Dec 8.

Malaysian PM Anwar calls for restraint between Thai and Cambodian militaries

An injured soldier is transferred to a hospital following a clash between Thai and Cambodian troops over a disputed border area in Sisaket Province, Thailand, on Dec 7.

MCA becomes latest party to express unhappiness with PM Anwar’s unity government

The Malaysian Chinese Association led by president Wee Ka Siong resolved at its annual general assembly on Dec 7 to end ties with the Democratic Action Party (DAP) by the next general election.

Malaysian PM Anwar to cut costs for small businesses after poor Sabah poll results

The prime minister’s Pakatan Harapan coalition won only one seat in the state’s elections last week.

S’pore, Malaysia will jointly study optimal air traffic management

Singapore and Malaysia are also in talks on new infrastructure that will strengthen the resilience of the water supply, said Singapore PM Lawrence Wong.

New Sabah, Sarawak consulates among outcomes from Singapore-Malaysia Leaders’ Retreat

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim during the 12th Singapore-Malaysia Leaders’ Retreat held at The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore hotel on Dec 4.

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