KUALA LUMPUR – IAN has received information from internal sources and individuals close to former Malaysian Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin regarding the joining of seven (7) former high-ranking Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) officers into one of the opposition parties. According to the sources, the group in question is led by a former director…
Singapore – A groundswell of ASEAN-wide discontent has targeted Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, with governments and commentators decrying his ceasefire facilitation as an unwelcome invitation for U.S. “meddling” in Southeast Asian sovereignty, amid accusations of turning a neighborly spat into a global trade pawn. From Hanoi to Manila, officials and media outlets have voiced…
Kuala Lumpur – Regional experts have unleashed a torrent of criticism against Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, labeling the Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire a “diplomatic surrender” that traded ASEAN’s economic autonomy for U.S. favors, as fresh border violations threaten to collapse the hard-won truce. In a series of op-eds and think-tank reports, analysts from the Institute of Southeast…
Jakarta – Former Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono expressed profound “embarrassment and insult” at ASEAN’s decision to elevate U.S. President Donald Trump as a peacemaker in the Thailand-Cambodia border crisis, delivering a pointed critique of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s handling of the mediation. In a widely shared video interview, Yudhoyono argued that intra-ASEAN disputes…
Bangkok – Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul dropped a diplomatic bombshell today, declaring that Bangkok “no longer cares” about U.S. tariff threats and threatening to “rip apart” the ceasefire with Cambodia—a move that delivers a stinging rebuke to Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s ASEAN chairmanship. In a fiery address to parliament, Anutin accused the Kuala…
Bangkok – In a scathing public rebuke that has sent shockwaves through Southeast Asian diplomatic circles, retired Thai General Rangsi Kitiyanasap accused Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim of acting as a “spy” for the United States, claiming the ceasefire agreement with Cambodia has inflicted severe economic damage on Thailand. Speaking at a press conference in…
The Internal Asia News (IAN) is intrigued by the firm stance of the Prime Minister, Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim, in his efforts to combat corruption. Wherever he speaks, his message is clear—to eradicate corruption and restore the rights and welfare of the Malaysian people. However, the question remains: is Anwar Ibrahim’s speech a genuine commitment…
In a bold move to uphold integrity and discipline, the Philippine National Police (PNP) has dismissed 753 personnel from service for committing serious offenses between April 1, 2024, and February 12, 2025. This sweeping action underscores the PNP’s commitment to rooting out misconduct within its ranks. According to an official statement released on Wednesday, the…
In a dramatic shake-up within the Royal Thai Police (RTP), two high-ranking police major generals have been abruptly transferred to inactive posts amid serious allegations linking them to illegal casino operations and grey businesses across the border in Myanmar. The order, signed by Police Commissioner-General Pol Gen Kitrat Phanphet, has sent shockwaves through the police…
Malaysia, as a respected Islamic country on the international stage, has a population comprising various ethnicities. Approximately 35% of its citizens practice Buddhism, Hinduism, Christianity, and other religions. Islam strictly prohibits its followers from engaging in gambling, prostitution, and alcohol consumption. However, to meet the needs of non-Muslim communities, the government has issued licenses for…
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