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Joseph Sipalan

Kuala Lumpur

Asia Correspondent at South China Morning Post

Asia Corro for SCMP based in Malaysia. Usual disclaimers apply. Can be reached at [email protected]

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  • Malaysia’s AI speed trap plan sparks anger, critics say deadly lorry crashes more pressing

    3 days ago | scmp.com | Joseph Sipalan

    Malaysia’s plan to use artificial intelligence to fine speeding drivers has drawn public ire, with critics accusing the government of prioritising revenue collection over road safety while ignoring the country’s deadly record of lorry-related accidents. The government’s proposed Automated Awareness Safety System (Awas) would calculate a vehicle’s average speed by tracking the time taken to travel between tollgates.

  • Malaysia’s Kelantan eyes rare earth riches. Can it dig its way out of debt?

    3 days ago | scmp.com | Joseph Sipalan

    Kelantan’s rare earth reserves offer a potential lifeline for the impoverished Malaysian state, promising a path to slashing debt and driving much-needed economic development. But experts warn it will need to secure more federal funding to build the infrastructure needed to unlock billions of dollars in projected revenue.

  • Anwar’s cabinet chaos raises prospect of Umno’s return to power in Malaysia

    4 days ago | scmp.com | Joseph Sipalan

    The sudden exit of two key members of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s cabinet has thrown his government into a tailspin, with analysts warning that the former ruling Umno may have more bargaining clout over ministerial roles or even return to power at the next general election. Umno, which was ousted in the 2018 election under corruption-tainted former prime minister Najib Razak after six decades in power, is a key minority partner in Anwar’s unity government.

  • Is Malaysia’s Umno set for a comeback amid Anwar’s cabinet chaos?

    4 days ago | flipboard.com | Joseph Sipalan

    3 hours agoWe are delighted to bring BBC World Questions to Malaysia at such a pivotal time, as the country grapples with complex questions about political reform, economic direction, and national identity. This programme is all about giving people a voice on the issues that matter most to them - and we’re …

  • Blackpink fans in Malaysia lament tour snub, turn ire on government censorship

    1 week ago | scmp.com | Joseph Sipalan

    Heartbroken Malaysian fans of Blackpink have blamed their government’s censorious streak for the K-pop supergroup omitting to stop in Kuala Lumpur on their highly-anticipated world tour. On Tuesday, the chart-topping and YouTube record-breaking quartet comprising Jennie, Jisoo, Lisa and Rose, announced their first world tour since 2023 with shows scheduled across North America, Europe and Asia from July this year through to January 2026.

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RT @amerhadiazmi: India, the world’s top rice exporter, has driven prices to multi-year lows. Now, with India and Pakistan – both key suppl…

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Asean firms in limbo as US tariff window ticks and China ‘dumping’ fears grow - reporting with @amerhadiazmi and Aidan Jones: https://t.co/vQUvo0o3VE via @scmpnews