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Malaysia

Betting on the Demise of Free Trade? Make Way for the New Players at the Table
By Akanksha Sinha
While the future of multilateralism in trade remains uncertain, developing Asia is proving that the global trade order is still evolving.

Southeast Asia’s Quest for Digital Sovereignty
By Vishal Rana and Govand Khalid Azeez
Data is the oil of the 21st century, and Southeast Asia risks pumping its reserves into foreign tanks. The need for the region to develop its own technological infrastructure has never been more pressing.

Why Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad Is Going Private
By James Guild
When is privatization not really privatization?

Malaysia Will Amend Law on Public Protests, Prime Minister Says
By Sebastian Strangio
Anwar Ibrahim also said that ongoing investigations against protest organizers would be dropped and that “no further action will be taken.”

The Continued Threat of Online Radicalization in Malaysia
By Rueben Dass
Social media and the internet continue to be a pivotal part of the modus operandi of extremist networks operating in the country.

What Does the DeepSeek Disruption Mean for Southeast Asia?
By Jonathan Chin
DeepSeek’s low cost – and low computing power – model will have ramifications for Southeast Asia’s bet on data centers.

Malaysia ‘Strongly Opposes’ Forced Resettlement of Palestinians From Gaza
By Sebastian Strangio
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's government has been among the staunchest critics of Israel's attacks on Gaza.

Malaysian Government Moves to Block Ex-PM Najib’s House Arrest Bid
By Sebastian Strangio
The Attorney General's Chambers is seeking to challenge an Appeal Court decision that ruled in favor of imprisoned former leader Najib Razak last month.

The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone, Explained
By James Guild
The project is intended to bring together Malaysia's land and labor with Singaporean finance and investment.

Bridging Divides: Malaysia’s Middle Power Diplomacy in ASEAN’s Future
By Khoo Ying Hooi
In a world increasingly defined by great power rivalries, Malaysia’s position as a middle power within ASEAN has never been more critical.

Malaysia Seeks Gag Order on Ex-PM Najib’s Royal Document Case
By Sebastian Strangio
The former leader is seeking to convert his current prison sentence, handed down for his involvement in the 1MDB corruption scandal, to house arrest.

Should AI Convert to Islam?
By Sophie Lemière
Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has urged programmers to infuse "Islamic" values into tech.
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