Malaysia’s lower house of parliament on February 2 narrowly rejected a proposed constitutional amendment that would have limited the Prime Minister (PM) tenure to two terms, after the bill fell two votes short of the required two-thirds majority.
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Southeast Asia divided in reaction to the Middle East crisis
The US-Israel strikes on Iran, which killed the latter’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and his influential aides on February 28, prompted different reactions across Southeast Asia. While geographically distant, Southeast Asian governments stated concerns, expressed with cautious language, economic anxiety, and, in some countries, blunt condemnation.
Malaysia unanimously condemns US-Israeli strikes against Iran
Following the attacks and retaliations between US-Israel and Iran starting on February 28, Southeast Asian countries are divided in their reaction.
Malaysia reiterates travel advisory on Iran
Wisma Putra is continuing to monitor the situation in Iran and the welfare of Malaysian citizens there amid ongoing developments on the ground. (BERNAMA) Malaysia’s […]
Flash floods continue to affect Malaysia’s Sabah state
On February 25, the number of flood victims seeking shelter at temporary relief centres in Malaysia’s Sabah state is pset at to 2,616, after it reached a peak of over 5,000 only a day prior.
Malaysia moves to limit the prime minister’s mandate to two terms
On February 23, Malaysia made a constitutional breakthrough by introducing a bill to limit the prime minister’s period in office to just two terms, a total of ten years, in an effort to boost accountability and curb executive overreach.
Malaysian ringgit reaches seven-year high as stronger currency lifts confidence
On February 1, Malaysia’s ringgit has strengthened to its highest level against the US dollar in more than seven years, breaching the psychological 4.00 mark and signalling renewed investor confidence underpinned by political stability and sound economic management.
Border shift moves three Indonesian villages into Malaysia in North Borneo
A border realignment between Indonesia and Malaysia has reportedly placed parts of three villages in Nunukan, North Kalimantan, Indonesia within Malaysian territory.
Indonesia and Malaysia ban Grok over sexualised image generation
On January 10, Indonesia and Malaysia have banned Grok, X’s artificial intelligence-powered chatbot over concerns about its feature and ability to sexualise images.
Malaysia, Türkiye to boost strategic cooperation
On January 9, Malaysia and Türkiye have agreed to strengthen strategic cooperation across defence, energy and high-technology sectors following Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s official visit to Istanbul.