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Malaysia’s Anwar Again Says Oil and Gas Exploration Will Continue
By Sebastian Strangio
China has protested the state energy firm Petronas' exploration activities in the South China Sea.
Anwar Ibrahim in Russia: Opportunism or Hatred of the West?
By David Hutt
The Malaysian leader's apparent embrace of Russia reflects a growing cynicism about the current U.S.-backed global order.
Competing Sectarianisms in Malaysia
By Aizat Shamsuddin
A new bill seeks to tighten Islamic orthodoxies, imperiling the country's reputation for religious tolerance and inclusion.
Debt or Diplomacy? Inside China’s Controversial Loans to Sri Lanka, Laos, and Malaysia
By Zdeněk Rod
Several cases are frequently cited when discussing China’s so-called debt trap diplomacy: Sri Lanka, Laos, and Malaysia. These examples shed light on how China’s strategy plays out in practice.
Indonesia, Malaysia Welcome Proposed Delay to EU Deforestation Regulation
By Sebastian Strangio
The two nations have lobbied against Brussels' law, which would have increased scrutiny of their palm oil exports to European countries.
Malaysia’s Guantanamo Bay Connection
By Jasminder Singh
It is good that Kuala Lumpur is repatriating two prisoners from the U.S. penal facility, but it could face challenges once they return home.
Malaysia’s 1MDB Scandal and ‘The Siege Within’
By Luke Hunt
A new book by Leslie Lopez details the unfolding of one of the world's largest financial scandals.
Malaysian Police Rescue 187 More Children as Sex Abuse Probe of Islamic Group Deepens
By Associated Press
572 children have been rescued from homes linked to Global Ikhwan Services and Business (GISB) amid allegations of abuse that shocked and enraged the nation.
Malaysian King to Seek Chinese Funding for Singapore Rail Link
By Sebastian Strangio
During his state visit to China this week, Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar will reportedly seek Chinese financial support for the high-speed railway between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore.
Malaysia Charges Businessman in Cult-Linked Child Sex Abuse Scandal
By Sebastian Strangio
Global Ikhwan Services and Business Holdings is accused of running a network of care homes where children were allegedly subject to systematic abuse.
PM Anwar Says Malaysia Will Not Halt Oil and Gas Exploration in South China Sea
By Sebastian Strangio
The PM's comments came after the publication of a leaked Chinese diplomatic note ordering the country to cease exploration activities in the South China Sea.
Former Malaysian PM Muhyiddin Yassin Charged With Sedition
By Sebastian Strangio
The former leader, who heads the opposition Perikatan Nasional coalition, allegedly criticized a former king during an election campaign speech.