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Malaysia Declares Virus Emergency, Offering Reprieve for Besieged PM
By Sebastian Strangio
The surprise announcement has given PM Muhyiddin Yassin until August 1 to get COVID-19, and the broader political situation, under control.
BorneoExit: Independence for East Malaysia?
By Robert Bociaga
Longstanding tensions between East Malaysia and Peninsular Malaysia have some seeking autonomy – or even secession.
A Tale of Two State-Owned Oil and Gas Companies
By James Guild
COVID-19 has presented state oil firms in Malaysia and Indonesia with widely divergent challenges.
With Budget Approval, Malaysia’s PM Gains Some Breathing Room
By Sebastian Strangio
But more challenges loom on the horizon for Muhyiddin Yassin's fragile governing coalition.
Malaysia’s Top Glove Says Virus Outbreak May Push Prices up
By Associated Press
Top Glove produces about 90 billion rubber gloves a year, and exports to 195 countries.
Malaysia in China’s Belt and Road
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Chow Bing Ngeow.
Malaysia Group Teaches Refugee Women how to Read and Write
By Associated Press
A new school in Kuala Lumpur is giving refugee women from Myanmar and Indonesia a chance at a better life.
In Malaysia, a Gargantuan Chinese-Backed Development Bites the Dust
By Sebastian Strangio
The Melaka Gateway project has languished since the 2018 election, when large Chinese investments came under close scrutiny.
Budget Looms as Crucial Test for Malaysia’s PM Muhyiddin
By Sebastian Strangio
Facing a raft of internal and external challenges, the budget looms as a vote of confidence in Malaysia's leader.
Foot in Mouth, Mahathir’s Hate Speech Backfires – Again
By Luke Hunt
It’s time for the former Malaysian PM to just shut and stop scratching for cheap votes.
Another Close Shave for Malaysia’s PM Muhyiddin
By Sebastian Strangio
UMNO expressed its support for Muhyiddin's coalition, even as its officials sought to extract concessions from the beleaguered premier.
Malaysia’s King Rejects PM’s Proposal to Declare Emergency
By Associated Press
Critics claim that Muhyiddin's move was intended to strengthen his hold on power amid challenges to his leadership.