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Forest City fallout: Malaysia’s Anwar, tycoons urged to ‘walk back threats’ over casino report

Gambling is considered taboo across Malaysia’s multicultural society – especially among the ethnic Malay majority, who are predominantly Muslim and legally barred from engaging in any form of betting. Yet …

UK PM Sunak slams Tory attack on London mayor and denies Islamophobia accusations

by Walter Watson

Anderson – a pugnacious populist – was suspended from the Conservative Party group in Parliament on Saturday, a day after he made the comments. Former deputy chairman of the UK’s …

This year in Malaysia: creeping conservatism, censorship, war in Gaza – and some Oscars cheer

by Walter Watson

For a good chunk of the year, Anwar’s attention was diverted by efforts to stem the tide of discontent towards his administration from the ethnic Malay majority – especially ahead …