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Malaysia
Konfrontasi in the Skies
By Moez Hayat and Ryan Ashley
China’s recent overflight has raised dormant Malaysian fears about the nation’s sovereignty over its Bornean territories.
Malaysian King Holds Unusual Meetings With Political Leaders
By Eileen Ng
The king is to continue meeting other political leaders over the next few days before hosting a gathering of state rulers next Wednesday.
Which Asian Nations Can Benefit From the ‘China Plus One’ Strategy?
By Sara Hsu
As supply chain diversification becomes the name of the game, some of China’s neighbors are looking to provide attractive alternatives.
WTO to Review Malaysia-EU Palm Oil Spat. What Happens Next?
By James Guild
The EU is making efforts to leverage its market power to ensure that products entering the trading bloc are more environmentally sustainable.
Malaysia Aims to Speed Up COVID-19 Vaccination Campaign
By Alexandra Radu
With cases soaring, Malaysia hopes to quicken the pace of vaccinations and head off further deaths from the virus.
Chinese Overflight Highlights Malaysia’s Need for a Stronger Military Deterrent
By Adam Leong Kok Wey
The country will only face growing threats to its maritime sovereignty in the years to come.
Malaysia Enters ‘Total Lockdown’ as COVID-19 Surge Continues
By Sebastian Strangio
Prime Minister Muhyiddin is facing increasing pressure from the opposition – and from within his own coalition.
Who Is Winning Southeast Asia’s Car Wars?
By James Guild
Thailand has made the early running, but Indonesia's automotive industry is growing steadily.
Amid Case Surge, Malaysia’s COVID-19 Infection Rate Surpasses India’s
By Luke Hunt
So far this month, the number of “brought in dead” has tripled over April's total.
Malaysian Advocacy Groups Sound Alarm Over Attacks on Press, Politicians
By Sebastian Strangio
This year has seen at least five cases in which journalists have been questioned and investigated for their reporting.
Is Malaysia Really a ‘Maritime’ Nation?
By Adam Leong Kok Wey
Despite its close connection to the maritime domain, Malaysia still thinks and behaves strategically like a continental power.
James Chin on MA63 and the Return of State Nationalism in Malaysia
By Sebastian Strangio
Calls for increased autonomy for Sabah and Sarawak are once again on the agenda in Malaysian politics.