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Malaysia – Africa’s Silent Partner
By Tim Steinecke
One of Southeast Asia’s largest economies is quietly engaged across Africa.
Malaysia After the Scandal
By Cristina Maza
The 1MDB scandal has drawn attention to corruption in Malaysia, but is it enough to spark reform?
Malaysia: Najib Doubles Down
By Kirsten Han
The government is close to introducing a controversial new security law.
Malaysians Escalate Push For Najib’s Resignation
By Luke Hunt
The chorus of criticism directed at the Malaysian prime minister grows.
Malaysia and Mahathir: The Doctor Is Still in the House
By Joyce Lee
The revival of populist former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad comes at a price for the people of Malaysia.
After the Scandal: What’s Next for Malaysia
By Prashanth Parameswaran
PM Najib Razak seems to have navigated the immediate fallout of the 1MDB scandal, but it will continue to haunt him.
Malaysia’s Helpless Liberals
By Shaun Tan
The opposition response to scandals and growing repression has been weak.
Going Rogue: Malaysia and the 1MDB Scandal
By Danny Quah
Democracy and rule of law won’t magically clear society of cronies and corruption.
Post-Anwar: Malaysia’s Gloomy Future
By Prashanth Parameswaran
As the opposition leader sits in prison, a shadow looms over Malaysian politics both at home and abroad.
Indonesia, Malaysia and the Fight Against Islamic State Influence
By Stefanie Kam and Robi Sugara
With ideology spreading via social media, authorities need to consider a ‘soft’ approach as well as traditional tactics.
Malaysia’s Sedition Debate
By Kirsten Han
As the government continues to wield the colonial-era legislation, opposition is mounting.
ISIS: A Threat Well Beyond the Middle East
By Luke Hunt
The success of militants in Iraq may be inspiring radicals in Southeast Asia.