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Mahathir Mohammad
August 03, 2021
Democracy Is Teetering in Malaysia as PM Tightens Grip on Power
By Alifah Zainuddin
Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin’s desperate attempt to hold on to power threatens to shake the country's democratic system to the core.
August 14, 2019
Can New Malaysia Move Beyond Old Race Divides?
By Preeti Jha
A key government adviser has renewed calls for an end to race-based affirmative action that favors the Malay majority.
April 19, 2019
The Future of a ‘New Malaysia’
By Luke Hunt
A conversation with renowed Malaysian journalist Leslie Lopez.
April 09, 2019
What Did the 9th Malaysia-Singapore Leaders Retreat Achieve?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
While both sides attempted to smooth over issues in ties, challenges still lie ahead.
February 01, 2019
Where Is Malaysia’s Mahathir-Anwar Transition?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Given Malaysia’s history and the implications for its future, the dynamics of the so-called transition bear careful watching.
September 05, 2018
Mahathir Visit Spotlights Malaysia-Brunei Relations
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The voyage spotlighted the quick high-level engagement between the two sides as the new Malaysian government’s foreign policy takes shape.
May 01, 2018
Malaysia’s Election Will Test the Country’s Stability
By Zachary Abuza
The prolonging of the current government risks undermining the nation’s political stability.
March 22, 2018
How Will PAS Matter in Malaysia’s Election?
By David Hutt
The conservative Islamic party could play an important role in upcoming polls or thereafter.
January 17, 2018
Malaysia-Singapore Relations in the Spotlight With 2017 Leaders’ Retreat
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Both sides finally held a postponed meeting between their two leaders amid a busy year for their domestic politics.
January 09, 2018
Can the New Mahathir-Anwar Alliance Defeat Najib in Malaysia’s Election?
By Luke Hunt
The country’s next poll will pit an odd couple against a scandal-ridden premier.
August 09, 2016
Malaysia's Defiant Prime Minister: The 1MDB Purge
By Dhirenn Nair
Despite a deepening scandal, Najib Razak has strengthened his position by purging his party and government of critics.
October 21, 2013
Malaysian PM Shores-Up Support
Najib Razak’s popularity on the rise as Mahathir Mohammad’s son slips.
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