Malaysia

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak gives a fist bump to his supporters during a campaign trail ahead of an upcoming by-election, in Slim River, Malaysia August 23, 2020. Photo: Reuters
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Former Malaysia PM Najib may seek re-election to parliament despite conviction

Asked if he would contest the next elections due by 2023, he said: "Any politician who would want to play a role would want a seat in parliament."

A Malaysian flag flies outside Prime Minister's office, in Putrajaya, Malaysia September 24, 2020. REUTERS/Lim Huey Teng
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Malaysia warns new Indo-Pacific pact may trigger nuclear arms race

3 of the arrestees at court. Photo: Collected
Bangladesh

4 Bangladeshis charged with kidnapping in Malaysia 

Empty chairs are seen at The Datai Langkawi resort beach, as Langkawi gets ready to open to domestic tourists from September 16, amid the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) outbreak, Malaysia September 14, 2021. REUTERS/Lim Huey Teng
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Malaysia holiday hotspot readies for reopening with tourism bubble

New Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob waves from a car, as he leaves after the inauguration ceremony, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia August 21, 2021. Photo :Reuters
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Malaysia PM to sign cooperation pact with opposition to shore up support

FILE PHOTO: Saudi women arrive to attend Janadriyah Culture Festival on the outskirts of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia February 8, 2016. REUTERS/Faisal Al Nasser
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Countries that follow Sharia law

A view of the Monetary Authority of Singapore's headquarters in Singapore June 28, 2017. REUTERS/Darren Whiteside
Global Economy

Australia, Malaysia, Singapore and South Africa launch cenbank digital currency scheme

Malaysia's Prime Minister-designate and former Deputy Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob waves to reporters before his inauguration as the 9th prime minister, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia August 21, 2021. Photo :Reuters
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Malaysia's new PM takes office amid mounting health crisis

Malaysia's new prime minister brings graft-tainted party back to power
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Malaysia's new prime minister brings graft-tainted party back to power

A general view of Malaysia's Prime Minister's office, in Putrajaya, Malaysia October 26, 2020. Photo :Reuters
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Former Malaysia Deputy PM Ismail Sabri poised to win premiership race

Malaysia's King Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah speaks during Kuala Lumpur Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, December 19, 2019. Photo: Reuters
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Malaysia's king wants new premier to face confidence vote

A general view of Malaysia's Prime Minister's office, in Putrajaya, Malaysia October 26, 2020. Photo :Reuters
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Former Malaysia deputy PM emerges as leading candidate for premier

Malaysia's members of cabinet pose for a picture after a meeting in Putrajaya, Malaysia August 16, 2021. Photo :Reuters
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Malaysian lawmakers to submit PM choice amid political turmoil