Managing virus crisis, Malaysia PM Muhyiddin Yassin needs rivals to back budget
Malaysia`s government is set to unveil a 2021 budget on Friday aimed at cushioning the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
Nov 03, 2020, 10:49 AM IST
Malaysian PM unseats house speaker in vote seen as crucial test of support
Malaysia`s Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin cleared a major hurdle in parliament on Monday, as lawmakers narrowly approved a motion to remove the lower house speaker, in a vote seen as an important barometer of his support.
Jul 13, 2020, 11:55 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not ask me to extradite Zakir Naik, says Malaysian PM
Malaysian Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad on Tuesday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not raise the issue of the extradition of controversial preacher Zakir Naik during their recent meeting on the sidelines of Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) in Vladivostok, Russia.
Sep 17, 2019, 10:47 AM IST
Malaysia PM bans ministers from accepting gifts
So far, only civil servants in the country were barred from accepting gifts but Mahatir's latest policy promises to take on corruption in higher political circles as well.
Jun 08, 2018, 14:16 PM IST
Hong Kong probes bank deposits complainant links to Malaysia PM
Hong Kong police are investigating bank deposits a complainant said were linked to Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak, police said on Friday, as a probe into a troubled Malaysian state investment fund widens.
Sep 11, 2015, 12:23 PM IST
