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1MDB Scandal

March 12, 2019
Najib Scandal Links in Focus with Ex-Sabah Chief Minister Charges
By Luke Hunt
The charges against Musa Aman announced last week are just part of the ongoing scrutiny around Najib and his allies in a New Malaysia.

January 26, 2019
Thailand’s Golden Opportunity to Lead
By Pechnipa Dominique Lam
Thailand’s chairmanship of ASEAN is an opportunity for the government to counter troubling trends.

January 15, 2019
A China Bailout in Malaysia's 1MDB Scandal?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at mounting evidence about an alleged deal between China and the former Malaysian government and its wider significance for ties.

December 18, 2018
Malaysia Files Criminal Charges Against Goldman Sachs for 1MDB Scandal
By Associated Press
The investigation into massive theft from the state investment fund advances.

August 18, 2018
Mahathir Sets New Course for Malaysia in First 100 Days
By Ed Ratcliffe
Evaluating Malaysia's new government 100 days after its surprising election win.

July 10, 2018
Malaysia Counts the Costs of Its 1MDB Scandal
By Luke Hunt
The new government's pursuit of justice is just beginning.

June 08, 2018
New Scrutiny for Malaysia’s Old Submarine Deal?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the new government’s suggestion to probe old allegations around the country’s submarine procurement.

May 29, 2018
The Everyday Activists Behind Malaysia’s Democracy Struggle
By Preeti Jha
We need to look beyond Mahathir, and even Anwar, to understand Malaysia’s seismic power shift.

May 10, 2018
What Does Malaysia’s Shock Election Result Mean For its Future?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The end of a historic election also marks the start of a period of uncertainty for the country.

March 23, 2018
Malaysian Politics Get Nasty
By Luke Hunt
Whether it's breakfast cereal or Anwar, old rivals monopolize Malaysian politics.

January 11, 2018
How Will Malaysia’s Najib Razak Fare in 2018?
By Luke Hunt
Looming polls will test what is left of the legitimacy of the country’s scandalized premier.

March 20, 2017
Can Malaysia's Opposition Win?
By Nithin Coca
Despite the massive 1MDB scandal, Malaysia's ruling party might be in an even better position than in 2013.