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Mahathir Mohamad
Ex-Malaysian PM Mahathir Denies Betraying Country Over Island Dispute
By Sebastian Strangio
A royal commission of inquiry has recommended that the former leader face “criminal investigations” for dropping claims to two islets in a dispute with Singapore.
Former Malaysian Finance Minister Daim Zainuddin Dies at Age 86
By Sebastian Strangio
The lawyer-turned-businessman was a key economic powerbroker under former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad.
Anwar Ibrahim, Malaysia’s Mini-Mahathir, Isn’t ‘Father of the Nation’
By David Hutt
The Malaysian leader's response to recent developments in the 1MDB corruption scandal was tone-deaf and dismissive.
Ex-Malaysian PM Mahathir Accuses Government of Prosecuting Its Rivals
By Eileen Ng
The former leader's claims came a week after his eldest son was ordered to hand over information to anti-graft investigators.
How Should Malaysia’s Government Deal With the ‘Green Wave’?
By Munira Mustaffa and Amrita Malhi
The Islamist party PAS is ascendant, but Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's current response to the group risks doing more harm than good.
Anwar Ibrahim, Anti-Semite?
By David Hutt
The Malaysian leader has long expressed strong, and at times contradictory, views on the Israel-Palestine conflict.
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."
In Malaysia, a Political Stalwart Bows Out
By Sophie Lemière
At last week's election, the extraordinary, six-decade-long political journey of Mahathir Mohamad reached its quiet terminus.
Sworn in, Anwar Gets to Work as Malaysia’s Prime Minister
By Luke Hunt
Anwar said he would submit his government to a vote of confidence on December 19.
Malaysia’s Mahathir, 97, to Run in Malaysia’s General Elections
By Eileen Ng
Mahathir says he’ll run to defend his seat, but hasn’t said whether he’d pursue the prime minister role again.
Foot in Mouth, Mahathir’s Hate Speech Backfires – Again
By Luke Hunt
It’s time for the former Malaysian PM to just shut and stop scratching for cheap votes.
Another Close Shave for Malaysia’s PM Muhyiddin
By Sebastian Strangio
UMNO expressed its support for Muhyiddin's coalition, even as its officials sought to extract concessions from the beleaguered premier.
Yvonne Tew on Courts and Constitutionalism in Malaysia
By Catherine Putz
The Najib ruling is “a step in the right direction on the path to constitutional redemption,” Tew says.
Malaysia Prime Minister Wins Test of Support, Ousts House Speaker
By Associated Press
The government secured 111 votes against 109 to oust the speaker, a narrow win.
Malaysia’s Mahathir Ousted from Party Amid Power Struggle
By Associated Press
Mahathir, along with his son and three other senior members, were expelled from the Bersatu party on Thursday.
Mahathir’s No-Win No-Confidence Gamble
By Asif Ullah Khan
Whatever happens in the no-confidence vote against Prime Minister Muhyiddin, it will be a setback for Mahathir -- and the opposition.
Malaysia’s Game of Thrones
By Nor Arlene Tan
Untangling the political machinations that collapsed the Alliance of Hope from within.
Malaysia’s ‘Malay First’ Malaise
By Chandran Nair
The recent political upheaval, like so many of the country’s woes, stems from the longstanding racialization of politics.
Mahathir Suffers Blow in Malaysia Power Battle as Supporters Abandon Him
By Associated Press
The now interim premier suffered two key setbacks in the country's shifting political dynamics this week.
Who Will Form Malaysia’s New Government After the End of the Pakatan Harapan Coalition?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
With the Pakatan Harapan coalition’s demise, the focus has quickly shifted to the political realignments to form a new government and what this could mean for the country’s future.
Malaysia’s Prime Minister Mahathir Resigns Amid Political Upheaval
By Associated Press
Mahathir’s resignation, and the collapse of the ruling coalition, comes amid a political crisis over a planned transition of power to Anwar Ibrahim.
US-Malaysia Security Cooperation in the Headlines with Aircraft Mission Systems Transfer
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A reported development provided a window on some of the ongoing functional cooperation between the two countries in spite of wider challenges for bilateral ties.
Drug Trafficker Case Another Test for Malaysia’s Pakatan Harapan Government
By Luke Hunt
A new case will spotlight Malaysia’s approach to the death penalty at home as well as its ties with Australia and Western countries more generally.
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