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Mahathir bin Mohamad

Youth Moving to the Forefront of Malaysian Politics

Youth Moving to the Forefront of Malaysian Politics

By Crystal Teoh
A lowered voting age, and rising discontent with the country's rusted-on political elite, are stimulating youth involvement in politics.

Malaysian Prime Minister Faces a Leadership Challenge When Parliament Resumes

Malaysian Prime Minister Faces a Leadership Challenge When Parliament Resumes

By Luke Hunt
Mahathir still has the support to influence his country’s politics.
Turkey and Malaysia Boost Cooperation, Eyeing Defense Industry and Islamic Unity

Turkey and Malaysia Boost Cooperation, Eyeing Defense Industry and Islamic Unity

By Altay Atlı
Economic relations, and defense industry ties are at the forefront, but can this partnership also pave the way to greater unity in the Muslim world?

Malaysia: Revised China Deal Shows Costs Were Inflated

Malaysia: Revised China Deal Shows Costs Were Inflated

By Eileen Ng
Prime Minister Mahathir outlines the renegotiated terms for the East Coast Rail Link, to be built and largely funded by China.

What’s Behind Calls for Independence in Sabah?

What’s Behind Calls for Independence in Sabah?

By Piya Sukhani
Discontent is still running high in Malaysia’s Sabah, despite promises of redress by the new government.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

Why Mahathir Is Refusing to Remove Unpopular Leaders

Why Mahathir Is Refusing to Remove Unpopular Leaders

By Prashant Waikar
Malaysia’s prime minister wants to signal that his opinion – not the public’s – is the ultimate career determinant.

Malaysia’s Canceled Belt and Road Initiative Projects and the Implications for China

Malaysia’s Canceled Belt and Road Initiative Projects and the Implications for China

By Blake H. Berger
Malaysia–China relations are poised to remain friendly and may even offer China an opportunity to reassess how BRI projects are evaluated and implemented.
Is a New Era Dawning for Malaysian Civil Society?

Is a New Era Dawning for Malaysian Civil Society?

By Binaifer Nowrojee
“The next year will be critical to build on the public momentum for change.”

The Geopolitical Implications of Malaysia's Election Earthquake

The Geopolitical Implications of Malaysia's Election Earthquake

By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
With Mahathir back, does Malaysia's foreign policy anticipate continuity or change?

Malaysia’s Election and Southeast Asia: Issues and Implications

Malaysia’s Election and Southeast Asia: Issues and Implications

By David Han Guo Xiong
As a leading member of ASEAN, Malaysia’s foreign policy in Southeast Asia will have implications for GE14 and vice versa. 

Malaysia Threatens to Block Facebook

Malaysia Threatens to Block Facebook

By Mong Palatino
Malaysia’s internet freedom has been threatened from several corners, as the PM assures free speech.
Former Malaysian PM: Government Should Censor Internet Smut

Former Malaysian PM: Government Should Censor Internet Smut

Also: An ASEAN haze monitoring system has been announced. Thursday ASEAN links.

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