Anwar Ibrahim

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

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

Prime Minister Najib Razak would likely prevail, though the challenges he faces are quickly piling up.

Although Anwar Ibrahim is unlikely to win the next election, he’ll likely remain a force in the country’s political scene.

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.

Political prisoners freed in Burma, pay cuts for Singapore’s politicians and Anwar’s acquittal. A good start to 2012.

In a surprise move, Malaysia’s high court has acquitted opposition lawmaker Anwar Ibrahim in a sodomy case.

As Anwar Ibrahim’s sodomy trial draws to a close, Najib Razak gets ready for his latest electoral test.

Last year was a big one for news in Southeast Asia. Here are some suggestions on what to expect in 2012.

Malaysia’s crackdown on the Bersih rally is condemned by rights groups. But Prime Minister Najib Razak stands firm.