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Japan, Malaysia Pledge to Strengthen Economic, Security Ties
By Sebastian Strangio
Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru is visiting Malaysia and Indonesia on his first bilateral state visit since taking office.
Malaysia’s PM Outlines Leadership Ambitions in Energy, Chip Manufacturing
By Sebastian Strangio
Anwar Ibrahim says that his country's "neutrality and openness for partnership" make it a "natural hub" for high-tech manufacturing.
Court Grants Ex-Malaysian PM Najib Appeal in House Arrest Ruling
By Sebastian Strangio
The former leader is leaving no leaf unturned in his bid to serve his remaining corruption sentence under house arrest.
Anwar Ibrahim’s ‘Postnormal Times MADANI Exhibition’ Aims to Change Malaysia’s Conversation
By Amrita Malhi
The Kuala Lumpur exhibition challenges the exclusionary narratives advanced by the Malay right-wing. But are the country’s two political camps talking past each other?
Malaysian Police Arrest Satirical Artist Over Caricatures of Sabah Governor
By Sebastian Strangio
Fahmi Reza is being investigated under the Sedition Act for making fun of newly appointed state governor Musa Aman.
Of Diplomacy and Gaffes: Making Sense of Prabowo and Anwar’s China Visits
By Rahul Mishra and Harshit Prajapati
Southeast Asian leaders face considerable challenges in balancing nationalistic positions with the complexities of engaging China at the highest levels.
US Repatriates 2 Malaysian Nationals From Guantanamo Bay
By Sebastian Strangio
Mohammed Farik bin Amin and Mohammed Nazir bin Lep have pleaded guilty to involvement in the 2002 Bali bombings.
ASEAN Needs to Rethink Its Myanmar Strategy
By Shayna Bauchner
An overhaul in ASEAN’s approach to Myanmar is clearly needed, but tilting toward the junta is the exact wrong direction.
Malaysia’s Anwar Appoints Former Thai PM as Advisor on ASEAN Affairs
By Sebastian Strangio
Thaksin Shinawatra, 75, is the first member of a “informal advisory group” that Malaysia intends to establish during its chairmanship of the Southeast Asian bloc.
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.