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Ahmad Zahid Hamidi

Anwar Ibrahim’s Triad of Critical Challenges

Anwar Ibrahim’s Triad of Critical Challenges

By M. Bakri Musa
The Malaysian prime minister is hoping that by tackling one challenge – corruption – he can make inroads into the other two.

Malaysia Will Not Appeal Ex-PM Najib’s Acquittal in 1MDB Tampering Case

Malaysia Will Not Appeal Ex-PM Najib’s Acquittal in 1MDB Tampering Case

By Sebastian Strangio
The decision comes less than two weeks after the dropping of corruption charges against an ally for Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
Malaysian Court Dismisses 47 Corruption Charges Against Key Anwar Ally

Malaysian Court Dismisses 47 Corruption Charges Against Key Anwar Ally

By Sebastian Strangio
The dismissal of the case against Deputy PM Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has again called into question Anwar's anti-corruption credentials.

Ahead of GE15, Will it Be Back to the Future for Malaysian Politics?

Ahead of GE15, Will it Be Back to the Future for Malaysian Politics?

By James Chin
Despite its shock defeat in 2018, UMNO's proven brand of ethnic Malay identity politics could play a decisive role in Saturday's election.

Malaysia Budget Announcement Raises Prospect of Early Polls

Malaysia Budget Announcement Raises Prospect of Early Polls

By Sebastian Strangio
The ruling United Malays National Organisation is hoping to capitalize on recent strong showings at the state level.

UMNO Withdraws Its Support for Malaysian Ruling Coalition

UMNO Withdraws Its Support for Malaysian Ruling Coalition

By Sebastian Strangio
The move comes after months of sniping between the party and Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin's camp.

The UMNO’s Brewing Civil War

The UMNO’s Brewing Civil War

By Prashant Waikar
What’s behind UMNO president Zahid’s letter to Prime Minister Muhyiddin?
The Youth Battle in Malaysia’s Islamic State War

The Youth Battle in Malaysia’s Islamic State War

By Prashanth Parameswaran
Radicalization among the young continues to be a challenge for the Southeast Asian State.

Malaysia, Indonesia Boost Counterterrorism Cooperation

Malaysia, Indonesia Boost Counterterrorism Cooperation

By Prashanth Parameswaran
Move comes amid rising Islamic State threat in Southeast Asia.

Malaysia Eyes New Border Security Agency

Malaysia Eyes New Border Security Agency

By Prashanth Parameswaran
Deputy prime minister says the country wants to get serious about policing its borders.

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