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Sunday, 25 February, 2024

InterviewMalaysia
Malaysia PM decries ‘China-phobia’ among US and western allies
Anwar Ibrahim says rivalry squeezes smaller countries as he courts investment for semiconductor supply chain
Tuesday, 28 November, 2023

Malaysian PM Anwar struggles to boost economy a year after victory
Rising food prices and weak currency hamper reform plans
Monday, 6 March, 2023

Huawei Technologies
Huawei fights for role as Malaysia reviews 5G tender
Consideration of telecom supplier blacklisted by Washington tests Kuala Lumpur’s relations with China and the US
Sunday, 4 December, 2022

The FT ViewThe editorial board
Anwar Ibrahim’s ascent in Malaysia
Premier’s capacity for political survival does not diminish the size of his task
Thursday, 24 November, 2022

Malaysia
Anwar Ibrahim sworn in as Malaysia’s prime minister
King moves to end post-election chaos by appointing reformist one-time protégé of Mahathir Mohamad
Sunday, 20 November, 2022

Malaysia
Malaysian elections produce country’s first hung parliament
Rival leaders rush to secure majority while ex-PM Mahathir faces end to long political career
Thursday, 23 June, 2022

InterviewMalaysia
Early election could help Malaysia’s Najib avoid jail over 1MDB, warns Anwar
Former PM’s allies want to bring forward 2023 poll to influence judiciary, says opposition leader
Tuesday, 13 October, 2020

Malaysia
Malaysia’s Anwar Ibrahim meets king in push to become prime minister
Opposition leader says he has majority parliamentary support to form government
Wednesday, 11 December, 2019

Police to question Anwar Ibrahim over sexual assault allegations
Scandal a further twist in battle over political succession in Malaysia
Wednesday, 6 November, 2019

InterviewMahathir Mohamad
Malaysia’s master tactician Mahathir Mohamad keeps rivals in suspense
Prime minister heightens fears of political risk by delaying his departure
Wednesday, 2 January, 2019

News in-depth
Malaysia’s Anwar Ibrahim faces threat from rival
After battles with Mahathir Mohamad, path to power could yet be derailed by infighting
Friday, 21 December, 2018

1Malaysia Development Bhd
Malaysia finance minister wants $7.5bn from Goldman
Lim Guan Eng calls for highest targeted reparations over bank’s dealings with 1MDB
Tuesday, 27 November, 2018

Interview
Malaysia’s Anwar demands more than $600m in reparations from Goldman
Prime minister in waiting condemns bank’s ‘disgusting’ role in 1MDB fund scandal
Tuesday, 27 November, 2018

InterviewWorld5 min
Malaysia's Anwar Ibrahim on Goldman and 1MDB
The prime minister in waiting on the 1MDB scandal, Chinese investment, and his future
Tuesday, 6 November, 2018

1Malaysia Development Bhd
Malaysia’s Anwar Ibrahim chastises Goldman Sachs over 1MDB scandal
Prime minister-in-waiting accuses Wall Street bank of ‘inexcusable’ behaviour
Sunday, 14 October, 2018

World
Anwar wins Malaysian by-election taking him closer to premiership
Victory marks first step in planned succession to Mahathir Mohamad by 2020
Tuesday, 26 June, 2018

Ben Bland
Turnabout in Kuala Lumpur after a topsy-turvy election
Malaysians are desperate for real change after decades of misrule
Monday, 11 June, 2018

News in-depthAsia-Pacific economy
Malaysia’s new government struggling to clean up economic ‘mess’
State companies, tycoons and foreign investors awaiting impact of promised reforms
Monday, 28 May, 2018

InterviewWorld
Mahathir Mohamad charts new democratic path for Malaysia
Unrepentant PM talks about the challenges of managing domestic policy, Trump and China
Wednesday, 23 May, 2018

The Big ReadBen Bland
Malaysia: the obstacles to dismantling the old regime
New government must overcome scepticism to fulfil promises to curb corruption and introduce populist policies
Monday, 21 May, 2018

World
Malaysia sets up task force to probe 1MDB fund’s lost billions
Former PM Najib hits back against ‘cavalier’ police during raid on his residence
Friday, 18 May, 2018

World
Anwar claims luxury haul from 1MDB raids will outdo Marcos excess
Malaysia probe into 1MDB heats up with live-streamed police operations
Wednesday, 16 May, 2018

News in-depthWorld
Anwar Ibrahim faces new political future with old adversary
Symbol of Malaysian democratic resistance will work with the man who once had him jailed
Wednesday, 16 May, 2018

World
Freed Anwar Ibrahim pledges ‘complete support’ to Mahathir Mohamad
Political leader proclaims ‘a new dawn for Malaysia’ after being released from jail
Tuesday, 15 May, 2018

News in-depthWorld2 min
Malaysia's three challenges
The FT's Ben Bland looks at the issues faced by Mahathir Mohamad