Protesters in the Malaysian capital carried placards saying "Turun Anwar" - "step down Anwar" in Malay - while police kept a close eye.

Public discontent is growing over rising living costs and accusations that he failed to deliver promised reforms.

Malaysia will lower prices of the country’s most popular petrol for its citizens, and also give cash handouts to help people deal with the cost of living, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said.

Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli has today relaunched “Ayuh Malaysia”, a social enterprise initiative aimed at carrying out economic activities to benefit

Malaysia is aiming for the lowest possible tariff on goods exported to the United States, its trade minister said on Thursday, denying reports that it is targeting a rate of 20%.

Thousands of Malaysians rallied in the nation’s capital demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim over alleged unfulfilled promises and recent controversies surrounding his administration.

The risk of higher United States (US) tariffs on Malaysia as the Aug 1 deadline draws near is likely to weigh on Bursa Malaysia from Monday (July 28).

Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced new measures on Wednesday to address growing public disquiet about the rising cost of living, including a cash handout for all adult citizens and a promise to lower fuel prices.