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Goldman Sachs Subsidiary Pleads to US Charges in 1MDB Probe
By Associated Press
Prosecutors alleged that bond sales organized by Goldman Sachs helped enable the pilfering of the Malaysian sovereign wealth fund.
What Did the Chinese FM’s Tour of Southeast Asia Achieve?
By Sebastian Strangio
Wang Yi riffed on a number of familiar tunes, from China's role in post-COVID-19 recovery to the shibboleth of “non-interference.”
Malaysia’s Anwar Meets King in Bid to Form New Government
By Associated Press
The perennial opposition leader failed to produce clinching evidence that he commands a parliamentary majority.
Royal Audience to Test Anwar’s Bid for Power in Malaysia
By Sebastian Strangio
As Malaysia's opposition leader prepares to put his case to the king, the country braces for another wrenching political shift.
Amid Political Crisis, Malaysia Braces for Second Wave of COVID-19
By Sebastian Strangio
As Prime Minister Muhyiddin enters self-quarantine, his nation grapples with a sudden rise in coronavirus infections.
Malaysia’s Prime Minister Quarantines After Cabinet Minister Tests Positive for COVID-19
By Associated Press
Amid soaring cases, the Malaysian religious affairs minister has been hospitalized with the coronavirus.
Uncle Roger: The East to West Comedic Sensation
By Layne Vandenberg
Nigel Ng’s viral comedy sketches, featuring his middle-aged Malaysian “uncle” alter-ego, have resonated with fans both in Asia and the West.
State Poll Win Boosts Malaysian PM Muhyiddin
By Sebastian Strangio
The unexpected victory in Sabah state in eastern Malaysia gives the ruling Perikatan Nasional some much-needed breathing room.
Sabah Heads to the Polls for Snap State Election
By James Chin
In addition to the perennial question of regional autonomy, the result could play into the ongoing political turmoil in Kuala Lumpur.
Will Malaysia’s Anwar Ibrahim Finally Succeed?
By Sebastian Strangio
The opposition leader’s announcement that he commands the support necessary to form a new government has dissipated into a period of tense political speculation.
Social Reformers Challenge Malaysia’s Islamic Hardliners Over Headwear
By Luke Hunt
To wear or not to wear: The hijab is a matter of choice — and politics.
Malaysian Opposition Leader Anwar Plans New Government
By Associated Press
Anwar says he will reveal more details following a meeting with the king, but a cabinet member denies the government has fallen.