In the two years since Malaysia’s Pakatan Harapan took power, the country has become Southeast Asia’s leading economy, surprising political analysts who predicted failure due to the inclusion of the corrupt UMNO in the ruling coalition. Despite concerns over curtailed freedoms and corruption, Anwar Ibrahim is expected to remain in power until at least 2027, leading a stable government amidst economic success and growing foreign investments, particularly in the IT sector with plans to attract big US and Chinese firms for data centers.
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Two men charged over bail for housebreaking syndicate member, who absconded
Two men, Singaporean Wilson Ang and Malaysian Wai Kei Fung, have been charged in connection with the bail of Long Zhihua, a Chinese national involved in a significant jewellery theft in Singapore. Long, who absconded after being released on bail, had pleaded guilty to stealing S$570,000 worth of jewellery, while Ang faces charges for false police reporting and acting as an errant bailor. Want More Context? 🔎
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