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Indonesia, Malaysia and the Fight Against Islamic State Influence

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

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

ISIS: A Threat Well Beyond the Middle East

By Luke Hunt
The success of militants in Iraq may be inspiring radicals in Southeast Asia.

Taib Mahmud’s Really Excellent Retirement

Taib Mahmud’s Really Excellent Retirement

By Luke Hunt
Sarawak’s chief minister steps down with an impressive fortune, and a barrage of legal assaults.

Old Malaysian Issues Are New, Again

Old Malaysian Issues Are New, Again

By Luke Hunt
Controversy over the use of “Allah” by non-Muslims has religious – and political – underpinnings.
Difficult Post-Election Period Beckons for Malaysia

Difficult Post-Election Period Beckons for Malaysia

The opposition is at a crossroads, while the government faces tough challenges.

Malaysia Splits as UMNO Cracks Down on Dissent

Malaysia Splits as UMNO Cracks Down on Dissent

Post-election events in Malaysia have been worrying, and are tarnishing the country’s image.

Saving Malaysia’s Last Great Rainforests

Saving Malaysia’s Last Great Rainforests

Malaysia’ officials wage a war of words over the country’s rainforests. Will politics save them?

Political Jockeying Ahead of Malaysia's Elections

Political Jockeying Ahead of Malaysia's Elections

This month the government of Najib Razak broke with precedent by allowing the opposition to stage a rally as election season kicks into gear.

Bush and Cheney on Trial

Bush and Cheney on Trial

The Kuala Lumpur War Crimes Tribunal accuses George W. Bush and Dick Cheney of war crimes. They are serious accusations, but this isn’t a serious court.

Malaysia Rally Turns Ugly

Malaysia Rally Turns Ugly

Police turned on tens of thousands of protesters demonstrating for electoral reform in Malaysia on Saturday. It might not help the government’s image ahead of elections.

Malaysia’s Militant Headache

Malaysia’s Militant Headache

Recent arrests have sparked fears that militants may be eyeing a Mumbai-style attack. Foreigners would be the likely target.

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