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MALAYSIA THIS WEEK
Energy Diplomacy, Growth Optimism and Anti-Corruption Drive Shape National Agenda Your Weekly Briefing on Politics, Economy & SocietyEdition: Week of April 13–19, 2026 KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia’s diplomatic and economic agenda this week was shaped largely by concerns over global energy security, with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim engaging in multiple initiatives aimed at…
EDITORIAL | When “Mates” Must Mean More: What Albanese’s Visit to Kuala Lumpur Really Achieved
The Australian Prime Minister came to Malaysia not just in friendship but in strategic necessity and both nations are better positioned for it PUTRAJAYA, 18 April – There is a telling detail in the language Anthony Albanese chose when he arrived in Kuala Lumpur this week. Before the ceremonies, before the signing of documents, before…
ENERGY SECURITY
Malaysia Faces Energy Shock as Hormuz Crisis Threatens 38% of Oil Supply Bank Muamalat economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid warns elevated global oil prices and rising business costs could persist even if a ceasefire holds BY TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 – Rising tensions around the Strait of Hormuz are…
Korean Society In Malaysia Sponsors Sea Scouts’ Maritime Training; Youth Gain Global Sailing Skills
International Commissioner, Persekutuan Pengakap Malaysia, Norma Noordin By : Mike Paul Kuala Lumpur, Apr 15 — The Korean Society in Malaysia (KSM) has reaffirmed its commitment to youth development by sponsoring maritime training programmes for Sea Scouts under the Malaysian Scout Association (PPM). The RM12,500 contribution enabled eight Sea Scouts from Troop‑30 Segambut, Kuala Lumpur,…
Anwar, Albanese Seal Energy Security Pact as Hormuz Crisis Heightens Global Supply Risks
Malaysia and Australia sign joint energy security statement and halal red meat MoU while calling for de-escalation in West Asia BY TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH PUTRAJAYA, 16 April 2026 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese today sealed a joint statement on energy security, pledging closer consultation and…