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Malaysian politics shifts amid electoral uncertainty
The United Malay Nationalist Organisation (UMNO) has dominated elections since independence in...
MalaysiaStrong growth strengthens Malaysian government
The economy grew 5.4% year-on-year in the three months to June, after a revised 4.9% growth in...
MalaysiaMalaysia introduces minimum wage as elections approach
From January 1, 2013, the government is expected to enact a monthly minimum wage of 900 ringgit...
MalaysiaMalaysia-Australia trade pact spells gains and risks
The Malaysia-Australia Free Trade Agreement (MAFTA) was signed on May 22. The breadth of the...
AustraliaCharges against Malaysian leader fuel pre-poll tension
Anwar and two others were charged today for participating in Bersih 3.0, a mass public rally for...
MalaysiaMalaysia's wage move reflects regional trend
A monthly minimum wage of 900 ringgit (297.4 dollars) will be introduced from October, Prime...
MalaysiaProtest clampdown bodes ill for Malaysia's stability
A rally for electoral reform, called Bersih 3.0, took place in Kuala Lumpur on April 28, drawing...
MalaysiaMalaysia's reform delivers results but risks remain
Prime Minister Najib Razak recently reported dramatic progress with structural reforms aimed at...
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