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Malaysia
March 02, 2021
Why Khazanah Nasional Just Bailed Out Malaysia Airlines
By James Guild
Sometimes the state has an interest in controlling firms in critical sectors like transportation, even if they are hemorrhaging money.
March 01, 2021
Elections to Follow COVID-19 Emergency, Malaysian PM Promises
By Sebastian Strangio
However, parliament is unlikely to convene until the state of emergency expires on August 1.
February 24, 2021
Defying Court Order, Malaysia Deports Asylum Seekers to Myanmar
By Sebastian Strangio
The U.N. refugee agency claims that the group included registered asylum seekers.
February 23, 2021
Malaysian Newspaper Editor Under Investigation for Criticizing Court Ruling
By Sebastian Strangio
The probe is just the latest attempt by the Malaysian authorities to silence the pioneering news portal Malaysiakini.
February 19, 2021
Malaysian Court Finds News Portal Guilty Over Readers’ Comments
By Associated Press
The publication's editor-in-chief said that the ruling would have "a chilling effect on freedom of expression in Malaysia."
February 19, 2021
Rights Groups Attack Malaysia’s ‘Abhorrent’ Deportation Plan
By Sebastian Strangio
Shortly after its coup d'etat, Myanmar's military junta offered to help Malaysian authorities deport some 1,200 people.
February 18, 2021
Malaysia Ex-PM’s Wife Ordered to Make Defense in Graft Trial
By Associated Press
The trial has shed additional light on the important role that the Malaysian First Lady played during her husband's time in office.
February 10, 2021
Advancing Indonesia-Malaysia Relations Amid COVID-19
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Much of the quick visit of the Malaysian prime minister to Indonesia signaled continuity in relations rather than any major boost.
February 08, 2021
Jokowi, Muhyiddin Call for Special ASEAN Meeting on Myanmar
By Sebastian Strangio
The Myanmar coup once again highlights the need for ASEAN to act as a unified bloc on regional crises.
January 20, 2021
Indonesia, Malaysia Step Up Palm Oil Lobbying: Report
By Sebastian Strangio
The increased lobbying effort reflects the increasingly negative perceptions of the industry.
January 12, 2021
Malaysia Declares Virus Emergency, Offering Reprieve for Besieged PM
By Sebastian Strangio
The surprise announcement has given PM Muhyiddin Yassin until August 1 to get COVID-19, and the broader political situation, under control.
December 11, 2020
BorneoExit: Independence for East Malaysia?
By Robert Bociaga
Longstanding tensions between East Malaysia and Peninsular Malaysia have some seeking autonomy – or even secession.
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