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Malaysia Abolishes Mandatory Use of the Death Penalty
By Sebastian Strangio
While falling short of a total ban on capital punishment, the move is a rare sign of progress for Southeast Asia.
What Malaysia’s Digital Banking Licenses Tell Us
By James Guild
The Malaysian central bank has awarded five digital banking licenses. What value will they add to the country's financial system?
Singapore Braces as Malaysian Chicken Export Ban Comes Into Effect
By Sebastian Strangio
Kuala Lumpur is just the latest Asian government to take steps to shore up domestic food supplies.
Malaysia’s Domestic Political Turbulence Threatens to Derail its Foreign Policy
By Fikry A. Rahman
Foreign policy begins at home, and the country has experienced nearly unprecedented political instability over the past two years.
Malaysian FM Meets With Counterpart from Myanmar Opposition Movement
By Sebastian Strangio
The meeting could mark a turning-point in the bloc's approach to the ongoing conflict in its errant member-state.
Malaysian FM Says ASEAN Envoy ‘Welcomes’ Idea of Engaging Myanmar’s NUG
By Sebastian Strangio
Malaysian Foreign Minister Saifuddin Abdullah continues to push for a reassessment of ASEAN's stalled approach to the country's crisis.
Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines Consider Expanding Sulu Sea Trilateral Patrols
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Ongoing efforts to further develop the minilateral mechanism bear close watching, despite lingering challenges.
Rohingya Militant Group Targeting Malaysia-Based Refugees with Online Campaign
By Jasminder Singh and J. Fernando
There is mounting evidence that the Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army is targeting the Rohingyas in Malaysia with radicalizing propaganda.
After Pressure, Growing Transparency in Malaysia’s Glove Industry
By Peter Bengtsen
From rock bottom four years ago, much of Malaysia’s glove industry has embarked on efforts to achieve greater transparency and better conditions.
How Should Malaysia React to the Russia-Ukraine Conflict?
By Danny Teh Zi Yee
Three recommendations for how Kuala Lumpur should respond to the war in Europe.
Malaysia’s Grand Old Party Scores Decisive Victory in Pivotal State Election
By Sebastian Strangio
The strong showing for the Barisan Nasional coalition is expected to intensify calls for an early general election.
Malaysian Youth Vote in the Spotlight as Johor State Prepares for Election
By Sebastian Strangio
The election is the first to be held in Malaysia since a constitutional amendment lowered the voting age from 21 to 18.