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The Rise of Muslim Millenarianism in Malaysia
By Muhammad Haziq Bin Jani
Eschatological or “end-times” narratives have become increasingly popular among Malaysian Muslims.
Cambodia and Malaysia Try to Resolve Their Differences
By Luke Hunt
“Frank and candid” talks held as Olympic-sized global issues take hold.
The Challenges of Repatriating Malaysian IS Fighters from Syria
By Rueben Dass and Jasminder Singh
At least 122 Malaysians traveled to Syria and Iraq to take up arms for the Islamic State.
Bank Negara Malaysia to Award Digital Banking Licenses
By James Guild
The Malaysian central bank's move follows Singapore's awarding of digital banking licenses at the end of 2020.
Philippines Fully Opens to Foreign Visitors After Nearly 2 Years
By Sebastian Strangio
The move, which follows a sudden easing of COVID-19 infections, will deliver a much-needed jolt to the nation's tourism industry.
Malaysian Glove Maker Vows Reforms Following US Import Ban
By Sebastian Strangio
The country's reputation as a global black spot for forced labor could soon begin to affect its bottom line.
Frustration Grows in Malaysia Over Government’s Slow Flood Response
By Alifah Zainuddin
As politicians play the blame game, citizens and migrants alike have proven once again that they only have themselves to rely on.
‘Sarawak First’ Triumphs as GPS Dominates in Malaysian State Polls
By Alifah Zainuddin
While Sarawakians want more autonomy to govern, they are willing to live with Putrajaya for now.
Malaysia’s National 5G Wholesale Network Experiment
By James Guild
Its government is playing an unusually active role in setting up the country's next-gen telecom networks. But will it succeed?
A Tumultuous Year in Malaysian Politicking
By Sophie Lemière
The shifting political allegiances of the past three years seem set to continue until the next general election.
Can MUDA Capture Malaysia’s Youth Vote?
By Alifah Zainuddin
If all young people gravitate towards MUDA, the youth-based party will instantly become a major political party. But that is unlikely to be the case.
Malaysia Readies for Crucial Sarawak State Elections
By Sebastian Strangio
The elections fall amidst an upswing in pro-autonomy sentiment in the eastern Malaysian state.