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MALAYSIA

Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 25, 2023
Is Malaysia poised for a new dawn?
The challenges Malaysia are undoubtedly formidable. But perhaps no one is better equipped to confront them than its new prime minister, Anwar Ibrahim.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jan 22, 2023
Under Anwar Ibrahim, Malaysia can use global funds to 'do better' on climate
So far, Anwar has focused on corruption and the rising cost of living but has said little on how he will bolster Malaysia's green credentials.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jan 3, 2023
Asia’s winners and losers as region says sayonara to 2022
Say good by to 2022. But as a new year approaches, war, inflation and COVID-19 still endure.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Dec 18, 2022
Search continues for nine campers caught in Malaysia landslide
At least 24 people died after a landslide tore through a campsite while campers slept in tents at Batang Kali.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Nov 25, 2022
Anwar Ibrahim faces many pitfalls after finally becoming Malaysia PM
The new leader will have to steer the economy at a time of surging inflation and living costs, all while navigating deepening religious and racial fault lines.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Nov 20, 2022
Malaysian coalitions start maneuvering after hung parliament
Saturday's vote may extend a political crisis that has seen the government change three times in four years.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Sep 19, 2022
Stagflation-free Asian markets are leaving taper tantrums behind
Countries are reaping the rewards of a quarter-century preparing for a repeat of the turmoil that set off the Asian financial crisis in the late 1990s.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / ANALYSIS
Sep 19, 2022
Asian farmers plant to boost palm oil output as seedling shortage slows pace
Asia produces more than 90% of the world's cheapest edible oil used in cooking, baking and cosmetics.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 9, 2022
Sustainable development is a matter of market design
High-level sustainable development objectives need to be implemented at grassroots levels and with the right market structures and incentives.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
Sep 4, 2022
Traders find haven from global stock gloom in Southeast Asia
The growing bullish chorus points to a reopening of Southeast Asia that's bringing back a swarm of tourists, as well as booming domestic demand that's helping shield it from a global slump.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 26, 2022
Malaysia’s king is facing pressure over possible Najib pardon
For the king, giving such a pardon poses a conundrum since it risks angering a wide segment of the population.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 25, 2022
Even from jail, Najib Razak likely to remain a kingmaker when Malaysia votes
Najib began serving a 12-year prison sentence Tuesday over the 1MDB financial scandal, but retains widespread popularity and deep influence in the ruling United Malays National Organization.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Crime & Legal
Aug 23, 2022
Former Malaysian PM Najib sent to jail for graft after losing final appeal
The Federal Court ruling caps the stunning downfall of Najib, who until four years ago governed Malaysia with an iron grip.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Aug 22, 2022
Sustaining economic growth in an age of deglobalization
Developing economies face challenges on gaining ground, but some, like Malaysia and Chile, show there is still a way.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 15, 2022
Former Malaysian leader Mahathir makes condolence visit to Abe's home
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad paid a condolence visit to the home of slain former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in Tokyo on Friday, as he stopped over in Japan on his way back from South Korea.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 14, 2022
Food export bans in Asia prompt fears of more protectionism
The bans risk hurting farmers and producers, and one concern is that the current cycle of protectionism could lead to restrictions on other food exports — including rice
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 26, 2022
Japan agrees with Singapore and Malaysia to work together on IPEF
The economic framework has been joined by countries including Japan and the two Southeast Asian nations, although details including how negotiations will proceed remain unclear.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
Apr 26, 2022
Big grocery shock looms as food giants face cooking oil risk
The world's biggest shipper, Indonesia, will halt some cooking oil exports from April 28 after a domestic shortage led to street protests over high food costs.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 8, 2022
Singapore and Malaysia reunite, if only for cake
People can finally move freely across the Singapore-Malaysia border. Rather than a big surge in spending, they're enjoying the small stuff with their families.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Apr 4, 2022
'Moonlight Shadow' director Edmund Yeo praises the Japanese work ethic and the dedication of producers
Though filmmaking is not a particularly popular career path in Malaysia, Edmund Yeo still managed to follow his dream of being a director.
Who needs AI when you have Hatsune Miku?
Over the first six months of 2024, a handful of songs using Vocaloid singer Hatsune Miku’s voice have enjoyed widespread attention, underlining a global interest in the character and the technology she represents.
Bloodied Trump survives assassination attempt at political rally
Former U.S. President Donald Trump is surrounded and evacuated by Secret Service agents at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday. Trump was rushed off stage at the rally after shots rang out.
Shooter came within inches of killing Trump, but left few clues as to why
An aerial view shows the stage where Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump had been standing during an assassination attempt the day before, and the roof of a nearby building where a gunman was shot dead by law enforcement, in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Sunday.
Yen’s woes seem too big for even a BOJ hike this month to solve
The Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
After Trump shooting, U.S. presidential race might take a violent turn
United States Secret Service Counter Snipers stand guard on a rooftop during a campaign rally for U.S. President Donald Trump in Avoca, Pennsylvania, in 2020.
No AC this summer? No problem (for me).
Think air conditioning is a requirement for a Tokyo summer? Think again.
She’s paying ¥1 million to help behind the scenes at the Paris Olympics
Mai Tarumi, who previously volunteered at the postponed Tokyo Olympics in 2021, has a travel budget of ¥1 million for her trip to volunteer at the Paris Games.

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Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
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