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Malaysia’s oil-rich Sarawak state will dissolve its assembly on Monday in a test of political strength for a powerful regional coalition whose support has become crucial to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s government. Anwar is facing growing pressure following electoral setbacks for his own coalition in Peninsular Malaysia, while over in Borneo, ruling Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) continues to press for greater autonomy and control over the state’s vast oil and gas resources. Sarawak Premier Abang...

Sarawak state legislative assembly dissolves effective Oct 26
Oct 23, 2026

Sarawak state legislative assembly dissolves effective Oct 26

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'No time to waste over Israel's threat': Govt mulls total ban of Waze
Oct 23, 2026

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Indonesian wildfires threaten world’s oldest cave paintings in Sulawesi
Oct 23, 2026

Indonesian wildfires threaten world’s oldest cave paintings in Sulawesi

The world’s oldest cave paintings on the Indonesian island ⁠of Sulawesi are under threat ⁠as heat and smoke from the ⁠country’s worst wildfires in more than a decade risk accelerating the deterioration of the more than 67,000-year-old works of art, according to researchers. Indonesia is battling its most intense forest and land fires since 2015 as a severe El Nino drives up temperatures and reduces ‌rainfall, leaving its forest and peatland vulnerable to fire. While the islands of Sumatra and...

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Déjà vu for Karpal's son as father's prosecution while defending Anwar echoes in probe on lawyers
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Déjà vu for Karpal's son as father's prosecution while defending Anwar echoes in probe on lawyers

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Rafizi to sue Ramanan, wants MPs to refer PM to Parliament committee
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'Semua pun boleh': Banking giant speaks out against graft, observers say more major figures must follow
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'Semua pun boleh': Banking giant speaks out against graft, observers say more major figures must follow

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‘I am not resigning’: embattled leader digs in as Malaysia royal crisis deepens
Oct 23, 2026

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Embattled Negeri Sembilan chief minister Ismail Lasim has denied claims that he has resigned, as a constitutional crisis in the Malaysian state spiralled further following a move by his executive council to challenge their sacking by the state’s ruler in court. The state has been all but paralysed by a dispute that began in April over who has the right to sit on Negeri Sembilan’s throne, bringing down a state government aligned with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s ruling Pakatan Harapan (PH)...

Abang Jo expected to announce S'wak legislative assembly dissolution this afternoon
Oct 23, 2026

Abang Jo expected to announce S'wak legislative assembly dissolution this afternoon

Press conference set to take place at 3.30pm today.

Malaysian intel helped expose Philippine drug syndicate in Laos bust - Bukit Aman
Oct 23, 2026

Malaysian intel helped expose Philippine drug syndicate in Laos bust - Bukit Aman

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