Category: Malaysia In The News

Written by Associated Press Correspondents in Kuala Lumpur Published in The Australian June 30, 2008 POLICE opened an investigation yesterday into allegations that Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim sodomised his male aide, sparking fears he could be sent back to prison on the same charge that ousted him from Malaysia’s government a decade ago. Mr… Continue reading Sodomy claim ‘desperate’: Anwar

THE COLOUR OF POLITICS:  It’s still a grey area when it comes to race-based politics in Malaysia By Nazry Bahrawi, Today OnlineJune 21, 2008  .IF MALAYSIA is ever going to adopt politics separate from prevailing race issues, most analysts agree it is far from a simplistic black or white. It is more likely we are all… Continue reading It’s still a grey area when it comes to race-based politics in Malaysia

Anwar Seeking `Redemption’ as Champion of Malaysian Equality By Angus Whitley, Bloomberg  News ServiceFriday, 13 June 2008    On his first night in detention, the father of six was beaten by the country’s head of police, Abdul Rahim Noor. “I thought I would be left to die there, I could see blood all over,” Anwar… Continue reading Anwar Seeking `Redemption’ as Champion of Malaysian Equality

Malaysia’s Anwar says ‘multi-racial’ opposition emergingAFPAFP – Saturday, June 7 MANILA, June 6, 2008 (AFP) – Malaysia’s opposition figurehead Anwar Ibrahim said Friday that a “multi-racial, multi-religious” opposition was emerging in his country for the first time to challenge the ruling party. The 60-year-old former deputy prime minister said many Malaysians of all races and… Continue reading Malaysia’s Anwar says ‘multi-racial’ opposition emerging

Iskandar Malaysia project to go ahead as plannedChannel NewsAsia – Saturday, June 7     SINGAPORE: The Iskandar Malaysia project will go ahead as planned, Malaysia’s High Commissioner to Singapore N Parameswaran said on Thursday. Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Badawi’s poor showing in the recent general elections has left investors concerned about his pet project… Continue reading Iskandar Malaysia project to go ahead as planned

Malaysia and India Increase Price of Subsidized FuelBy PETER GELLINGJune 5, 2008 India and Malaysia risked the wrath of voters by raising the price of subsidized fuel, measures that could further weaken the governments of both countries, already made fragile by recent electoral setbacks. In India, the increase was quickly condemned by political parties from… Continue reading Malaysia and India Increase Price of Subsidized Fuel

Malaysia Approves MYR22.6 Billion Manufacturing Investments In 1QBy Benjamin Low,  Dow JonesJune 05, 2008 KUALA LUMPUR -(Dow Jones)- Malaysia approved MYR22.6 billion ($6.94 billion) of investments in 192 manufacturing projects in the first quarter, the Ministry of International Trade and Industry said Friday. In its quarterly report, the ministry said foreign investors accounted for MYR15.9… Continue reading Malaysia Approves MYR22.6 Billion Manufacturing Investments In 1Q

India, Malaysia cut subsidies, increase gas prices By MarketWatchLast update: 10:33 p.m. EDT June 4, 2008   HONG KONG (MarketWatch) — Governments in India and Malaysia have boosted motor-fuel prices in an effort to ease the burden of fuel subsidies on national finances.   India increased prices of gasoline and diesel by about 10% Wednesday,… Continue reading India, Malaysia cut subsidies, increase gas prices

Malaysian Central Bank Governor Says Current Increasing Inflationary Pressure Is Global PhenomenonRTTNewsJune 04, 2008 (RTTNews) – The current increasing inflationary pressures due to rising international energy and commodity prices is a global phenomenon, the Bank Negara Malaysia’s governor Zeti Akhtar Aziz said Thursday. Speaking at the 12th Malaysian Banking Summit, the central bank governor said… Continue reading Malaysian Central Bank Governor Says Current Increasing Inflationary Pressure Is Global Phenomenon

Umno retreat could get heated; Abdullah’s rivals attending could be attacked by prime minister’s supportersBy S JAYASANKARANIN KUALA LUMPURBusiness Times June 04, 2008   A THREE-DAY retreat starting tomorrow for members of the supreme council of the United Malays National Organisation (Umno) – meant to ‘brainstorm’ the party’s future – could get nasty. The retreat… Continue reading Umno retreat could get heated