Anisah Shukry

The Malaysian government has come under fire for its plan to tighten its grip over the internet, via regulations that critics warn could suppress dissent and undermine Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s pledge to protect free speech.

A Malaysian Royal Commission of Inquiry has recommended that a police report be lodged against former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad for his handling of a sovereignty dispute with Singapore over an island, according to a report made available on the parliament website.

Malaysian lawmakers voted in favor of broadening the government's control over the internet, unmoved by criticism that the law risks suppressing dissent and free speech.

Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi scored a fresh legal victory Thursday as prosecutors dropped their challenge against his graft acquittal, a development that risks eroding public trust in Anwar Ibrahim's government.

Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi scored a fresh legal victory Thursday as prosecutors dropped their challenge against his graft acquittal, a development that risks eroding public trust in Anwar Ibrahim’s government.

Rosmah Mansor, the wife of Malaysia’s former Prime Minister Najib Razak, was granted a full acquittal in her money-laundering and tax evasion case, in the latest legal victory for individuals linked to one of the country’s ruling parties.

Rosmah Mansor , the wife of Malaysia's former Prime Minister Najib Razak , was granted a full acquittal in her money-laundering and tax evasion case, in the latest legal victory for individuals linked to one of the country's ruling parties.

Malaysian prosecutors filed an appeal against a court decision acquitting Rosmah Mansor, the wife of former Prime Minister Najib Razak, of money laundering and tax evasion charges.

Malaysian prosecutors filed an appeal against a court decision acquitting Rosmah Mansor , the wife of former Prime Minister Najib Razak , of money laundering and tax evasion charges.

(Bloomberg) -- Malaysia has identified eight social media and online messaging platforms that will be required to obtain a license by next year, even