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☆ TikTok on 'high alert' in Malaysia as tensions rise over election wrangle
  + stars: | 2022-11-23 | by ( Rozanna Latiff Mei Mei Chu | Rozanna Latiff | Mei Mei Chu | ) www.reuters.com   time to read: +4 min
"We continue to be on high alert and will aggressively remove any violative content," TikTok, which is owned by the China-based firm ByteDance, said in a statement. TikTok said it had been in contact with Malaysian authorities on severe and repeat violations of its community guidelines since the lead-up to the election. One of the alliances hoping to form a government is a conservative, largely ethnic Malay, Muslim group led by former prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin. SULTANS TO MEETReuters reviewed about 100 videos on TikTok, some of which featured people displaying weapons such as knives and machetes. In response, a flood of videos explaining the history of the May 13 violence have surfaced with many ethnic Malay users calling for unity and criticising those inciting violence.
☆ Malaysia king to choose prime minister in post-election crisis
  + stars: | 2022-11-22 | by ( Rozanna Latiff Mei Mei Chu A. Ananthalakshmi | Rozanna Latiff | Mei Mei Chu | ) www.reuters.com   time to read: +4 min
"Let me make a decision soon," the king told reporters outside the national palace. The king had given political parties until 2 p.m. (0600 GMT) on Tuesday to put together alliances needed for a majority. Significant election gains by an Islamist party added to investors' fears, notably over policies on gambling and alcohol consumption. Its electoral gains have also raised fears in multicultural Malaysia, which has significant ethnic Chinese and ethnic Indian minorities following other faiths. Anwar's coalition won the most seats in the Saturday election with 82, while Muhyiddin's bloc won 73.
☆ Malaysia's Anwar seeks backing of old foes to form government as turmoil drags on
  + stars: | 2022-11-21 | by ( Rozanna Latiff Mei Mei Chu A. Ananthalakshmi | Rozanna Latiff | Mei Mei Chu | ) www.reuters.com   time to read: +5 min
Significant election gains by an Islamist party also added to investors' fears, notably over policies toward gambling and alcohol consumption. Anwar said he met with some leaders from the incumbent Barisan Nasional coalition on Monday to discuss a potential alliance. "I am satisfied as this negotiation was on the need to form a stable government that's inclusive. Its 30 seats in parliament is key for both candidates to cross 112 seats needed to hold a majority. On Monday, Anwar's coalition partnered with Barisan to form regional governments in two states, which also saw inconclusive elections.
☆ Malaysia's Anwar tries to lock in lead in close election race
  + stars: | 2022-11-17 | by ( Rozanna Latiff Mei Mei Chu | Rozanna Latiff | Mei Mei Chu | ) www.reuters.com   time to read: +4 min
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Reuters) - Anwar Ibrahim has ramped up campaigning this week to be Malaysia's prime minister, buoyed by polls putting the veteran opposition leader ahead in a closely fought contest. Rival alliances, including those run by Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob and former premier Muhyiddin Yassin, could come together to clinch the required numbers and deny Anwar the top job. "This election is not about changing the prime minister," Anwar said in an address on Thursday. "This election is the best chance to save the country and make sweeping changes to restore our beloved nation." In an interview with Reuters this month, Anwar ruled out working with Ismail and Muhyiddin's coalitions, citing "fundamental differences" over race and religion.
☆ Malaysia's economy grows at fastest pace in over a year, outpaces regional peers
  + stars: | 2022-11-11 | by ( Rozanna Latiff Mei Mei Chu | Rozanna Latiff | Mei Mei Chu | ) www.reuters.com   time to read: +2 min
Growth came in above the 11.7% growth forecast in a Reuters poll and the 8.9% annual rise in the previous quarter, the central bank said. It surpassed third-quarter growth in many of its regional peers including Indonesia, the Philippines, Singapore and Vietnam. But BNM said the outlook was clouded by the risk of a global economic slowdown, forecasting economic growth to slow to 4.0%-5.0% next year. “We acknowledge there are still some spots in our economy that have yet to return to pre-pandemic condition," Nor Shamsiah said. Nor Shamsiah said the ringgit currency will adjust to reflect Malaysia's economic fundamentals once uncertainties caused by the U.S. rate moves recede, without elaborating further.
☆ Malaysian PM calls for early polls as ruling party seeks to rise above graft cases
  + stars: | 2022-10-10 | by ( A. Ananthalakshmi Rozanna Latiff Mei Mei Chu | A. Ananthalakshmi | Rozanna Latiff | ) www.reuters.com   time to read: +5 min
Customers of a restaurant watch the announcement made by Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob dissolving the parliament and calling for general elections at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, October 10, 2022. "The people's mandate is a powerful antidote for the country to manifest political stability and create a strong, stable and respected government after the general election," Ismail said. UMNO is trying to win back its dominant position by pressing for early elections, having recently won state level elections. CORRUPTION FIGHTWith the dissolution of the parliament, Ismail, who came to power in August 2021, becomes the shortest serving prime minister in Malaysian history. He was named as UMNO's prime minister candidate in April, though it was unclear if he still had that support.
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