Kok Leong Chan

Malaysia is bracing for a delayed uptick in inflation as the impact of the Iran war filters through to consumer prices later this year, according to Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.

A Malaysian minister urged the country’s police chief to clarify the status of investigations into allegations a network of businessmen was colluding with anti-graft agency officials to oust executives.

Malaysia has repatriated four artworks allegedly bought with money siphoned from state fund 1MDB, including works by Pablo Picasso and Joan Miró, as authorities press on with efforts to retrieve assets linked to one of the world’s biggest financial scandals.

Malaysia plans to seek clarification from Norway over a halt in the supply of naval strike missiles following a change in defense export policies — a further setback for a long-delayed combat ship project.

Malaysia will continue with its fuel subsidy reform despite the possibility of a general election this year, according to Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong.

Malaysia’s economy grew faster than initially estimated in the first quarter despite a sharp slowdown in March, supported by resilient household spending and the artificial-intelligence boom.

Tensions between Malaysia and Norway heightened over a scrapped weapons deal as Oslo confirmed it had revoked export licenses tied to a naval strike missile system.

Fresh strains are emerging in Malaysia’s ruling alliance as political jockeying and oneupmanship among the coalition’s parties led Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to raise the prospect of a snap general election if divisions deepen.

Malaysia’s unity government will remain intact until the end of its term amid speculation of snap elections, according to Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.

The judge who convicted former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak over the 1MDB scandal said the plunder of the sovereign wealth fund was so vast that it eclipsed the exploits of Attila the Hun, one of history’s most notorious conquerors.