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Anwar Ibrahim
In Malaysia, Religious Controversies Threaten Anwar Ibrahim’s Government
By Sophie Lemière
In his attempts to mollify Malay nationalists and Islamic conservatives, Anwar risks alienating his liberal and multi-ethnic support base.
Indonesia, Malaysia Sign Border Agreements, Pledge Joint Action on Palm Oil
By Sebastian Strangio
President Joko Widodo and Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim signed a number of important agreements during a meeting in Putrajaya yesterday.
Malaysia Expels Prominent Cambodian Opposition Figure Sam Rainsy
By Sebastian Strangio
Prime Minister Hun Sen claims that he received a promise from Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim that Rainsy would “never be allowed to step on Malaysian soil.”
Did Malaysia’s PM Just Say the Quiet Part Out Loud on Myanmar?
By Sribala Subramanian
A look back at the origins of ASEAN's "embarrassing problem."
Malaysian Authorities Seize ‘Pride’ Watches in Raids on Swatch Outlets
By Sebastian Strangio
The May 13-14 raids stem from the religious right's growing attack on LGBTQ symbols and expression.
Malaysia Announces Plans To Decriminalize Minor Drug Offenses
By Sebastian Strangio
The proposal is the latest in a series of criminal justice reforms being pursued by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's government.
Sultan of Johor Slams Malaysian Politicians Seeking to ‘Derail’ Stability
By Sebastian Strangio
The rare intervention by Sultan Ibrahim follows a report of a plot by disgruntled MPs to abandon Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's unity government.
Navigating the Future of China-Malaysia Relations
By Ma Bo
By aligning China’s Global Security Initiative with Anwar’s Malaysia Madani, security ties between the two nations can be strengthened – including in the South China Sea.
In Malaysia, Conservative Forces and Police Crackdowns Are Putting LGBTQ Lives at Risk
By Robin Vochelet
Police investigations into the involvement of LGBTQ protesters in last month’s Women’s March reflect growing prejudicial attitudes in Parliament, activists warn.
What China’s RM 170 Billion Investment Commitment Means for Malaysia
By James Guild
Does the recent eye-popping investment pledge from Beijing stack up against the country's recent economic history?
Malaysia Clarifies South China Sea Policy Following PM’s Comments
By Sebastian Strangio
The ongoing maritime disputes have become grafted onto the bitter political rivalry between the Malaysian leader and opposition leader Muhyiddin Yassin.
Anwar Ibrahim, Prisoner of Political Allegiances
By Sophie Lemière
Having finally scaled the pinnacle of his country's politics, will political compromises now undermine Anwar's dream of a genuinely democratic Malaysia?