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Movie Producer Charged in Malaysia’s 1MDB Scandal
By Associated Press
The producer and stepson of Malaysia’s ex-prime minister Najib Razak is just one of several individuals that has been implicated,
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Scandal Rocks New Malaysia
June 13, 2019
Scandal Rocks New Malaysia
A sex scandal that erupted this week is just the latest issue that has confronted the new government.
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Scandal Rocks New Malaysia
What to Watch During Mahathir’s China Visit
April 24, 2019
What to Watch During Mahathir’s China Visit
Industrial parks and palm oil are two areas ripe for new agreements.
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What to Watch During Mahathir’s China Visit
Rising Challenges Ahead for Malaysia’s New Government
March 20, 2019
Rising Challenges Ahead for Malaysia’s New Government
Though it is still early days, a series of issues are threatening to overwhelm and undermine the new government’s future.
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Rising Challenges Ahead for Malaysia’s New Government
Can Malaysia’s New Government Deliver on Reform?
March 15, 2019
Can Malaysia’s New Government Deliver on Reform?
Less than a year since it took power, the Pakatan Harapan government is confronting questions about the pace of promised reforms.
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Can Malaysia’s New Government Deliver on Reform?
Mahathir’s Ethnic and Religious Challenges in Malaysia
December 14, 2018
Mahathir’s Ethnic and Religious Challenges in Malaysia
His latest stint as prime minister poses a difficult test: balancing the interests of Muslim Malays and minority groups.
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Mahathir’s Ethnic and Religious Challenges in Malaysia
Boosting Malaysia-Russia Relations
November 20, 2018
Boosting Malaysia-Russia Relations
Russia and Malaysia are likely to deepen their ties through defense cooperation and trade.
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Boosting Malaysia-Russia Relations
What Does Mahathir’s Return Mean for Malaysia’s Foreign Policy?
October 03, 2018
What Does Mahathir’s Return Mean for Malaysia’s Foreign Policy?
While his views may be well-known, how they will translate into the conduct of foreign policy in a ‘New Malaysia’ is less clear.
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What Does Mahathir’s Return Mean for Malaysia’s Foreign Policy?
The 73rd General Assembly and Asia
October 02, 2018
The 73rd General Assembly and Asia
Trump and China, India and Pakistan, Mahathir Mohamad, North Korea, and more: the 2018 UNGA reviewed.
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The 73rd General Assembly and Asia
How Will the Mahathir-Anwar Transition Play Out in Malaysia?
September 29, 2018
How Will the Mahathir-Anwar Transition Play Out in Malaysia?
The future of an unlikely alliance is far from certain.
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How Will the Mahathir-Anwar Transition Play Out in Malaysia?
Malaysia’s China Policy: The More Things Change…
September 12, 2018
Malaysia’s China Policy: The More Things Change…
…The more they stay the same.
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Malaysia’s China Policy: The More Things Change…
Mahathir's National Car Dreams
July 13, 2018
Mahathir's National Car Dreams
A national Malaysian car has long been one of Mahathir’s passions, dovetailing with his support of Malay nationalism.
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Mahathir's National Car Dreams
Malaysia Counts the Costs of Its 1MDB Scandal
July 10, 2018
Malaysia Counts the Costs of Its 1MDB Scandal
The new government's pursuit of justice is just beginning.
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Malaysia Counts the Costs of Its 1MDB Scandal
Japan’s Lessons for Malaysia
July 01, 2018
Japan’s Lessons for Malaysia
Japan’s 2009 election experience has lessons for Malaysia’s first opposition government.
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Japan’s Lessons for Malaysia
Japan First? Tokyo Welcomes Malaysia's Repositioning on China
June 21, 2018
Japan First? Tokyo Welcomes Malaysia's Repositioning on China
Mahathir chose Japan for the site of his first visit since retaking the prime minister's office in Malaysia.
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Japan First? Tokyo Welcomes Malaysia's Repositioning on China
How China Lost Sight of Malaysia’s Changes
June 16, 2018
How China Lost Sight of Malaysia’s Changes
China’s ethical missteps in Malaysia offer lessons for the Belt and Road.
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How China Lost Sight of Malaysia’s Changes
China’s Brain, Malaysia’s Pain
June 06, 2018
China’s Brain, Malaysia’s Pain
Malaysia’s Mahathir should reconsider Alibaba’s city brain first.
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China’s Brain, Malaysia’s Pain
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Interview
Shankaran Nambiar on the State of New Malaysia’s Economy
July 09, 2019
Shankaran Nambiar on the State of New Malaysia’s Economy
A conversation on the state of Malaysia’s economy under its new government, and the implications for domestic and foreign policy.
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