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Muhyiddin Yassin

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin Acquitted of 4 Graft Charges

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin Acquitted of 4 Graft Charges

By Eileen Ng
Muhyiddin’s legal victory came just days after his Malay nationalist Perikatan Nasional (PN) bloc further expanded its influence during fiercely contested state elections.

Sultan of Johor Slams Malaysian Politicians Seeking to ‘Derail’ Stability

Sultan of Johor Slams Malaysian Politicians Seeking to ‘Derail’ Stability

By Sebastian Strangio
The rare intervention by Sultan Ibrahim follows a report of a plot by disgruntled MPs to abandon Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's unity government.
Malaysia Clarifies South China Sea Policy Following PM’s Comments

Malaysia Clarifies South China Sea Policy Following PM’s Comments

By Sebastian Strangio
The ongoing maritime disputes have become grafted onto the bitter political rivalry between the Malaysian leader and opposition leader Muhyiddin Yassin.

Ex-Malaysian PM Muhyiddin Hit With Seventh Graft Charge

Ex-Malaysian PM Muhyiddin Hit With Seventh Graft Charge

By Sebastian Strangio
The besieged leader has described the charges as a form of “organized political persecution” designed to hobble his party at state elections later this year.

Former Malaysian PM Muhyiddin Yassin Charged With Corruption

Former Malaysian PM Muhyiddin Yassin Charged With Corruption

By Sebastian Strangio
The case is likely to raise the political temperature ahead of a string of important state elections later this year.

Malaysian Anti-Graft Authorities Freeze Opposition Party Accounts

Malaysian Anti-Graft Authorities Freeze Opposition Party Accounts

By Sebastian Strangio
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is investigating $70.7 million that was found in the accounts of the political party Bersatu.

Malaysian PM Survives Confidence Vote, Stabilizes Government

Malaysian PM Survives Confidence Vote, Stabilizes Government

By Sebastian Strangio
Anwar Ibrahim has secured the support of a healthy majority, but there are no ironclad guarantees over the longer term.
Did TikTok Bring Young Malaysian Voters to the Polls?

Did TikTok Bring Young Malaysian Voters to the Polls?

By Sribala Subramanian
Perikatan Nasional’s campaign on the popular social media platform appears to have paid off.

A Tumultuous Year in Malaysian Politicking

A Tumultuous Year in Malaysian Politicking

By Sophie Lemière
The shifting political allegiances of the past three years seem set to continue until the next general election.

Malaysia: Is Barisan Nasional Growing in Strength?

Malaysia: Is Barisan Nasional Growing in Strength?

By Alifah Zainuddin
The six-decade-old grand old coalition, led by UMNO, remains in a much weaker state, but it will inevitably be looking to build on its winning momentum.

An End To Winner-Takes-All In Malaysian Politics?

An End To Winner-Takes-All In Malaysian Politics?

By Alifah Zainuddin
Malaysia’s political leaders sign a landmark deal as Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob pledges a slew of reforms. But will his government follow through?
The Risks Facing Malaysia’s ‘Second Chance’ Government

The Risks Facing Malaysia’s ‘Second Chance’ Government

By Alifah Zainuddin
Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob’s decision to give his predecessor’s cabinet a second chance might just work in his favor.

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