Malaysia

Foreign Minister Saifuddin Abdullah has pushed for a more robust ASEAN response to Myanmar's crisis. But he's no guarantee to remain in his post beyond the election.

Amid feuding with its allies, the ruling UMNO party is banking on a decisive victory at elections expected to be held in early November.

Rumors continue to circulate that Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob is preparing to call a snap general election.

Despite some superficial similarities, the production and distribution of energy is structured quite differently in the two countries.

Najib Razak's campaign for a royal pardon will provide a compelling political B-plot in the run-up to the country's next general election.

The government has created a promising action plan for resolving the country's human trafficking problem. Will it make any difference?

Rosmah Mansor, 70, was accused of soliciting and receiving bribes in order to facilitate a contract to provide solar panels for schools in Borneo.

After decades of subordination to politicians, the conviction of Najib Razak on corruption charges was a powerful assertion of independence by the country's judiciary.

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

Najib Razak's best hope of an early release is to mobilize his base and generate public pressure for the king to intervene.

The jailing of Najib Razak is a major step toward accountability for the massive financial scandal, but many of its architects and enablers remain at large.

The former leader was found guilty in 2020 on three charges related to the pilfering of the 1MDB state development fund.