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Consultant Charged in Covert Lobbying of Trump Officials to Drop 1MDB Investigation
By Associated Press
Federal prosecutors say Nickie Lum Davis failed to disclose to the federal government that his lobbying efforts were on behalf of a fugitive Malaysian financier.
Malaysian State of Kelantan Seeks to Make Folk Drama Shariah Compliant
By Asif Ullah Khan
The PAS-led state government wants to “correct” the “un-Islamic” parts of Main Puteri, an indigenous Kelantanese dance form.
Yvonne Tew on Courts and Constitutionalism in Malaysia
By Catherine Putz
The Najib ruling is “a step in the right direction on the path to constitutional redemption,” Tew says.
Malaysia Police Raid Al Jazeera’s Office, Seize Computers
By Associated Press
The Malaysian government is enraged by a recent documentary on undocumented migrants.
It’s Too Early to Celebrate Najib’s Historic Corruption Sentence
By Binaifer Nowrojee
With Najib’s political allies back in power and an ongoing crackdown on the forces pushing for accountability, the case is anything but closed.
Malaysia Ex-PM Najib Given 12 Years in Jail in 1MDB Looting
By Associated Press
2 years after his ouster in a shock election upset, Najib Razak becomes the first Malaysian leader to be convicted of corruption.
Malaysia’s Unwelcoming Shore for Refugees Fleeing Religious Persecution
By Gayle Manchin and James W. Carr
Malaysia has long guaranteed the safety of thousands of refugees, despite remaining outside international conventions, but that’s changing at a worrying pace.
The China-Malaysia Digital Free Trade Zone: National Security Considerations
By Hugh Harsono
While the DFTZ promises growth for both Malaysians and Chinese enterprises, Malaysia must take care to ensure its digital independence.
Malaysia Prime Minister Wins Test of Support, Ousts House Speaker
By Associated Press
The government secured 111 votes against 109 to oust the speaker, a narrow win.
The Shifting Politics of Rohingya Refugees in Malaysia
By Piya Sukhani
As the Rohingyas became increasingly prominent in Malaysia, certain quarters have come to perceive them as a social, economic, and security threat.
Where Is Defense Reform in Malaysia Headed?
By Nik Mohamed Rashid Nik Zurin and Ivy Kwek
Malaysia’s planned defense reforms need implementing.
Malaysian Prime Minister Faces a Leadership Challenge When Parliament Resumes
By Luke Hunt
Mahathir still has the support to influence his country’s politics.