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News from Oct 23, 2026 (UTC)

Malaysia isTense

Much worse than usualBelow usual for 4 days

Last 14 days

Oct 10Oct 23

Why

  1. The family of a dead detainee is heading to Prime Minister Anwar's doorstep seeking answers, while lawyers ask for clarity on the custodial death probe.

    24 eventsmalaysiakini.com, freemalaysiatoday.comSource

  2. Waze rejects Malaysia's data security claims after a civil servant ban, and Anwar apologises if the app ban causes inconvenience.

    16 eventsthestar.com.mySource

  3. Rafizi plans to sue Ramanan over corruption allegations.

    4 eventsfreemalaysiatoday.comSource

What happened

  • Statements34%
  • Cooperation44%
  • Criticism14%
  • Protests0%
  • Pressure7%
  • Fighting1%

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  • TenseWorse than usual
  • UneasyA little worse than usual
  • SteadyAbout usual
  • CalmA little better than usual
  • UpbeatBetter than usual
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