Country
Malaysia
Ex-Malaysian PM Mahathir Denies Betraying Country Over Island Dispute
By Sebastian Strangio
A royal commission of inquiry has recommended that the former leader face “criminal investigations” for dropping claims to two islets in a dispute with Singapore.
Malaysia and South Korea Pledge Deeper Cooperation on Defense, Trade
By Sebastian Strangio
Anwar Ibrahim and Yoon Suk-yeol say their governments aim to finalize a free trade agreement by next year.
Vietnam, Malaysia Announce Major Diplomatic Upgrade
By Sebastian Strangio
Malaysia has become the ninth nation, and the first in ASEAN, to establish a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Vietnam.
Malaysia to Protest Passage of Philippine Maritime Laws, Government Says
By Sebastian Strangio
Kuala Lumpur believes that the recently enacted legislation encroaches on a long-standing dispute over the eastern Malaysian state of Sabah.
What’s in Malaysia’s 2025 Budget?
By James Guild
The country continues to make attempts to reduce its heavy reliance on petroleum-related revenues.
Former Malaysian Finance Minister Daim Zainuddin Dies at Age 86
By Sebastian Strangio
The lawyer-turned-businessman was a key economic powerbroker under former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad.
What the Loss and Damage Fund Means for Indigenous Communities
By Raksha Pandya-Wood and Azliyana Azhari
It’s time for Malaysia to tap into the insights of its Indigenous communities to develop sustainable climate adaptation strategies.
Debunking the Myth of Malaysia’s Economic Overdependence on China
By Jaideep Singh
Some observers claim that the country has become too reliant on China for its own good – but the data says otherwise.
Anwar Ibrahim, Malaysia’s Mini-Mahathir, Isn’t ‘Father of the Nation’
By David Hutt
The Malaysian leader's response to recent developments in the 1MDB corruption scandal was tone-deaf and dismissive.
Sea Level Rise Is a Clear Threat to Malaysia
By Raksha Pandya-Wood and Azliyana Azhari
It is imperative that adaptation measures are implemented now to safeguard against future extreme climate events.
Malaysian Court Rules Evidence Sufficient for Second 1MDB Trial to Proceed
By Sebastian Strangio
Former Prime Minister Najib Razak has been ordered to enter his defense against four charges of abuse of power and 21 charges of money laundering.
House Arrest Bill Not Related to Najib Case, Malaysia’s Government Says
By Sebastian Strangio
The timing of the proposed law has given rise to speculation that it might be used to free former Prime Minister Najib Razak from prison.