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Anwar Ibrahim

Person · Head_of_state · Malaysia · 291 dispatches indexed · last seen May 12, 2026
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Critical Tech & Minerals
Why an Australia-US Rare Earth Deal Sparked Backlash in Malaysia

A coalition of 57 Malaysian civil society organizations opposed a $96 million rare earth supply deal between Australia's Lynas Corporation and the U.S. Department of Defense, arguing it would implicate Malaysia in foreign military operations and potentially violate international humanitarian law.

The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific · 5d ago
Geopolitical Economics
Experts warn the worst is yet to come as fuel crisis set to deepen

Australian experts warn fuel prices and food supplies face severe deterioration as global oil shortages from Middle East disruptions hit refineries, with the government securing 450 million litres of diesel and negotiating with Asian suppliers to address the deepening crisis.

National News · May 4
International Relations
Is ASEAN becoming weaker?

ASEAN maintains consistency in promoting peace and security through multilateralism despite global challenges.

Khmer Times · Apr 28
Geopolitical Economics
Fix the budget with more tax on gas? The world has changed since Pocock’s viral video

Prime Minister Albanese secured fuel supply assurances from Asian nations by promising no gas export surprises, complicating a campaign led by Senator Pocock and the Australia Institute to impose higher taxes on gas exporters to generate up to seventeen billion dollars annually for Australia's strained federal budget.

Politics / Federal · Apr 21
Geopolitical Economics
Opinion: Steady in the surge: Navigating the new economic equilibrium

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim addresses Malaysia's high living costs amid global instability, advocating for economic resilience through diversification, local innovation support, and strengthened domestic capabilities rather than relying on traditional economic anchors.

The Edge Malaysia · 3d ago
International Relations
Asean must unite amid Mideast crisis

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. calls on Asean leaders to unite amid the Mideast crisis and global uncertainty.

The Manila Times · 5d ago
International Relations
Marcos Opens 48th ASEAN Summit, Calls for Unity

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. opened the 48th ASEAN Summit, urging Southeast Asian leaders to maintain unity amid economic and geopolitical challenges, emphasizing ASEAN's strength derives from cooperation rather than uniformity during volatile times.

Tempo.co English · 6d ago
Geopolitical Economics
Malaysian king’s visit to Russia expected to smooth path for oil deal

Malaysian King Sultan Ibrahim visited Russia for Victory Day ceremonies, positioning Malaysia to negotiate alternative oil supplies with Moscow amid regional fuel shortages caused by Iran war disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz.

South China Morning Post · 6d ago
Geopolitical Economics
Albanese kills gas tax to protect nation’s fuel security and Asian refinery deals

Prime Minister Albanese rejected a proposed 25 percent gas export tax to maintain fuel security and relationships with major Asian suppliers Japan, South Korea, and Malaysia, prioritizing Australia's energy reliability reputation over potential $17 billion annual revenue.

Sydney Morning Herald - Latest News · Apr 29