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Mahathir Sets New Course for Malaysia in First 100 Days
By Ed Ratcliffe
Evaluating Malaysia's new government 100 days after its surprising election win.
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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
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
Malaysia’s Election: A Surprise Win For Reform
May 11, 2018
Malaysia’s Election: A Surprise Win For Reform
Putting aside the political fall-out, the economic implications could be huge.
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Malaysia’s Election: A Surprise Win For Reform
Reform the Loser in Malaysia's Coming Elections
April 09, 2018
Reform the Loser in Malaysia's Coming Elections
If Prime Minister Najib Razak is re-elected, he's not expected to undertake much-needed economic reforms.
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Reform the Loser in Malaysia's Coming Elections
Can the New Mahathir-Anwar Alliance Defeat Najib in Malaysia’s Election?
January 09, 2018
Can the New Mahathir-Anwar Alliance Defeat Najib in Malaysia’s Election?
The country’s next poll will pit an odd couple against a scandal-ridden premier.
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Can the New Mahathir-Anwar Alliance Defeat Najib in Malaysia’s Election?
Najib’s Window Dressing Can't Hide Malaysia's Woes
January 31, 2017
Najib’s Window Dressing Can't Hide Malaysia's Woes
The embattled premier’s cosmetic measures cannot conceal economic realities in the country.
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Najib’s Window Dressing Can't Hide Malaysia's Woes
Malaysia Silences 1MDB Whistleblower in Blow to Rights
November 17, 2016
Malaysia Silences 1MDB Whistleblower in Blow to Rights
The sentencing of an opposition politician is just the latest attempt to cover up a deepening 1MDB scandal.
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Malaysia Silences 1MDB Whistleblower in Blow to Rights
US Lawsuits Deepen Malaysia's 1MDB Scandal
July 27, 2016
US Lawsuits Deepen Malaysia's 1MDB Scandal
Malaysian premier Najib Razak is believed to be linked to the stolen funds.
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US Lawsuits Deepen Malaysia's 1MDB Scandal
Lessons From Obama’s Southeast Asia Trip
December 05, 2015
Lessons From Obama’s Southeast Asia Trip
The president’s visit to Malaysia and the Philippines offered several lessons about U.S. relations with Southeast Asia.
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Lessons From Obama’s Southeast Asia Trip
Going Rogue: Malaysia and the 1MDB Scandal
August 05, 2015
Going Rogue: Malaysia and the 1MDB Scandal
Democracy and rule of law won’t magically clear society of cronies and corruption.
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Going Rogue: Malaysia and the 1MDB Scandal
Mahathir Versus Najib
April 20, 2015
Mahathir Versus Najib
Malaysia’s former prime minister is distinctly unhappy with the incumbent.
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Mahathir Versus Najib
Stunning Honesty From Sarawak's New Chief Minister
November 25, 2014
Stunning Honesty From Sarawak's New Chief Minister
Adenan Satem shocks observers by calling out the state’s rampant corruption.
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Stunning Honesty From Sarawak's New Chief Minister
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Interview With Indian ‘Instant Divorce’ Victim Nida Khan
September 26, 2018
Interview With Indian ‘Instant Divorce’ Victim Nida Khan
How one woman is fighting against injustice, ignorance, and violence toward women in the name of religious practices.
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