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Anwar Ibrahim
Malaysia Will Amend Law on Public Protests, Prime Minister Says
By Sebastian Strangio
Anwar Ibrahim also said that ongoing investigations against protest organizers would be dropped and that “no further action will be taken.”
Malaysian Government Moves to Block Ex-PM Najib’s House Arrest Bid
By Sebastian Strangio
The Attorney General's Chambers is seeking to challenge an Appeal Court decision that ruled in favor of imprisoned former leader Najib Razak last month.
On Human Rights, Malaysia’s ASEAN Chairmanship Promises More of the Same
By Mu Sochua
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's appointment of two former prime ministers as "special advisors" points to a gap between his words and his actions.
Malaysia Seeks Gag Order on Ex-PM Najib’s Royal Document Case
By Sebastian Strangio
The former leader is seeking to convert his current prison sentence, handed down for his involvement in the 1MDB corruption scandal, to house arrest.
Should AI Convert to Islam?
By Sophie Lemière
Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has urged programmers to infuse "Islamic" values into tech.
The Johor-Singapore SEZ: 1963 Reimagined?
By Marcus Loh
The project offers an opportunity to enhance the strategic partnership between Singapore and Malaysia, at a time when bilateral ties are on a solid footing.
Malaysia’s Anwar Denies Covering Up Document Permitting Ex-Leader’s House Arrest
By Sebastian Strangio
Najib Razak claims that an unpublished royal order permits him to serve the remainder of his corruption-related sentence at home.
Japan, Malaysia Pledge to Strengthen Economic, Security Ties
By Sebastian Strangio
Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru is visiting Malaysia and Indonesia on his first bilateral state visit since taking office.
Malaysia’s PM Outlines Leadership Ambitions in Energy, Chip Manufacturing
By Sebastian Strangio
Anwar Ibrahim says that his country's "neutrality and openness for partnership" make it a "natural hub" for high-tech manufacturing.
Anwar Ibrahim’s ‘Postnormal Times MADANI Exhibition’ Aims to Change Malaysia’s Conversation
By Amrita Malhi
The Kuala Lumpur exhibition challenges the exclusionary narratives advanced by the Malay right-wing. But are the country’s two political camps talking past each other?
Of Diplomacy and Gaffes: Making Sense of Prabowo and Anwar’s China Visits
By Rahul Mishra and Harshit Prajapati
Southeast Asian leaders face considerable challenges in balancing nationalistic positions with the complexities of engaging China at the highest levels.
Malaysia’s Anwar Appoints Former Thai PM as Advisor on ASEAN Affairs
By Sebastian Strangio
Thaksin Shinawatra, 75, is the first member of a “informal advisory group” that Malaysia intends to establish during its chairmanship of the Southeast Asian bloc.
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