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Joyful Reunions as Malaysia-Singapore Land Border Reopens

Joyful Reunions as Malaysia-Singapore Land Border Reopens

By Syawalludin Zain
The Causeway Bridge between Singapore and Malaysia was one of the world's busiest land borders before the pandemic struck. 

The Collapse of Malaysia’s Middle Class

The Collapse of Malaysia’s Middle Class

By Amrita Malhi
On the 50th anniversary of Malaysia’s New Economic Policy, the middle class it famously built may be collapsing. Will its goal of national unity collapse with it?
Malaysia PM Under Pressure to Quit After Stern Royal Rebuke

Malaysia PM Under Pressure to Quit After Stern Royal Rebuke

By Eileen Ng
The king’s statement immediately sparked an uproar in Parliament, with opposition lawmakers shouting “treason” and demanding that Prime Minister Muhyiddin resign.

Malaysian King Holds Unusual Meetings With Political Leaders

Malaysian King Holds Unusual Meetings With Political Leaders

By Eileen Ng
The king is to continue meeting other political leaders over the next few days before hosting a gathering of state rulers next Wednesday.

Malaysia Aims to Speed Up COVID-19 Vaccination Campaign

Malaysia Aims to Speed Up COVID-19 Vaccination Campaign

By Alexandra Radu
With cases soaring, Malaysia hopes to quicken the pace of vaccinations and head off further deaths from the virus.

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

Malaysia’s Top Glove Says Virus Outbreak May Push Prices up

Malaysia’s Top Glove Says Virus Outbreak May Push Prices up

By Associated Press
Top Glove produces about 90 billion rubber gloves a year, and exports to 195 countries. 

Amid Political Crisis, Malaysia Braces for Second Wave of COVID-19

Amid Political Crisis, Malaysia Braces for Second Wave of COVID-19

By Sebastian Strangio
As Prime Minister Muhyiddin enters self-quarantine, his nation grapples with a sudden rise in coronavirus infections.
Malaysia’s Prime Minister Quarantines After Cabinet Minister Tests Positive for COVID-19

Malaysia’s Prime Minister Quarantines After Cabinet Minister Tests Positive for COVID-19

By Associated Press
Amid soaring cases, the Malaysian religious affairs minister has been hospitalized with the coronavirus.

COVID-19 Is Reshaping Border Security Enforcement in Malaysia

COVID-19 Is Reshaping Border Security Enforcement in Malaysia

By Tharishini Krishnan
The government formed a National Task Force to harness security enforcement agencies under one coalition to address illegal entry to Malaysia during the pandemic.

In Malaysia, a Razor Thin Majority Rules During an Unprecedented Crisis

In Malaysia, a Razor Thin Majority Rules During an Unprecedented Crisis

By Harris Zainul and Ryan Chua
Muhyiddin’s consolidation of power comes simultaneously with the smallest majority in Malaysia’s democratic history. 

Malaysia Begins to Ease COVID-19 Lockdown Despite Lingering Concerns

Malaysia Begins to Ease COVID-19 Lockdown Despite Lingering Concerns

By Associated Press
Businesses are reopening for the first time since the lockdown began on March 18, but critics worry the move has come too soon.
Rohingyas in Malaysia Face a Pandemic and a Possible Populist Backlash

Rohingyas in Malaysia Face a Pandemic and a Possible Populist Backlash

By Erin Cook
Rohingya refugees in Malaysia face a double-pronged disaster: a pandemic and a populist turn against the vulnerable community.

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