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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.
Backsliding Reformists: Malaysia’s Government Revives Crackdown on Media Freedoms
By Daniel Kam
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is using the same repressive tools against his opponents that were used against his party during its years in opposition.
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.
Malaysia Flags Ban on Export of Rare Earth Minerals
By Sebastian Strangio
As with similar recent restrictions in Indonesia, the goal is to stimulate the development of a domestic processing industry.
Malaysian Youth Party Defects From Ruling Coalition Over Corruption Cases
By Sebastian Strangio
The defection has deprived Anwar Ibrahim's government of its two-thirds parliamentary majority in Parliament.
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.
Malaysia’s LGBTQ Activists Deal With the Fall-out From The 1975’s Botched Performance
By Robin Vochelet
In addition to alienating foreign acts from Malaysia, the band’s controversial performance failed to elevate the conversation on LGBTQ rights in the country beyond "white saviorism."
How Serious Is Malaysia About a Clean Energy Transition?
By James Guild
Anwar Ibrahim's government has announced an ambitious transition plan, but it will take some effort to wean the country off fossil fuels.
China’s Digital Silk Road and Malaysia’s Technological Neutrality
By Ilaria Carrozza and Giacomo Bruni
Like other nations in Asia and Africa, Malaysia has shown considerable agency in navigating the tech war between the United States and China.
This Week in Asia: August 18, 2023
The Diplomat’s weekly video round-up of Asia news.
The Rise and Rise of Malaysia’s Nationalist Right-Wing
By Aizat Shamsuddin
This month's state elections saw broad electoral gains for the Malay nationalist PN coalition, the result of years of far-right rhetoric and organizing.
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.
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