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Malaysia elections
What Does the Cameron Highlands By-Election Mean for Malaysian Politics?
By Marcus Tantau
The poll will be an early test of the PH’s performance – and the BN’s resilience.
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Malaysia’s Foreign Policy Challenges Loom After its 2018 Elections
May 09, 2018
Malaysia’s Foreign Policy Challenges Loom After its 2018 Elections
Irrespective of the outcome, the country faces some critical challenges that need to be addressed.
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Malaysia’s Foreign Policy Challenges Loom After its 2018 Elections
Old Politics and New Media: Social Media and Malaysia’s 2018 Elections
May 08, 2018
Old Politics and New Media: Social Media and Malaysia’s 2018 Elections
A closer look at what social media means for the country’s elections and its future.
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Old Politics and New Media: Social Media and Malaysia’s 2018 Elections
Stage is Set for Malaysia’s 2018 Election
April 13, 2018
Stage is Set for Malaysia’s 2018 Election
The country will head to the polls on May 9.
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Stage is Set for Malaysia’s 2018 Election
Malaysia’s Long History of Election Rigging
January 11, 2018
Malaysia’s Long History of Election Rigging
Opposition candidate Mahathir Mohammed is just as guilty as current Prime Minister Najib Razak.
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Malaysia’s Long History of Election Rigging
Where Is the New Malaysia-Saudi Arabia Counterterrorism Center?
April 18, 2017
Where Is the New Malaysia-Saudi Arabia Counterterrorism Center?
Both sides continue to make progress on the establishment of the new institution.
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Where Is the New Malaysia-Saudi Arabia Counterterrorism Center?
When Will Malaysia Hold Its Next Election?
September 29, 2016
When Will Malaysia Hold Its Next Election?
A look at the speculation that the country may hold early polls before it needs to in 2018.
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When Will Malaysia Hold Its Next Election?
Malaysia's Recent Elections Weren't Just About Najib's Popularity
June 25, 2016
Malaysia's Recent Elections Weren't Just About Najib's Popularity
The twin by-elections need to be properly understood.
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Malaysia's Recent Elections Weren't Just About Najib's Popularity
Malaysia’s Najib Has Little to Cheer Over Sarawak Triumph
May 11, 2016
Malaysia’s Najib Has Little to Cheer Over Sarawak Triumph
The election win is rooted in local rather than national factors.
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Malaysia’s Najib Has Little to Cheer Over Sarawak Triumph
Malaysia Jails Opposition Leader in Blow to Rights
February 10, 2015
Malaysia Jails Opposition Leader in Blow to Rights
Court upholds Anwar Ibrahim's conviction, threatening to end his political career.
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Malaysia Jails Opposition Leader in Blow to Rights
Malaysia: Breaking the Cycle of Malapportionment
February 07, 2014
Malaysia: Breaking the Cycle of Malapportionment
Malaysia’s Opposition could look at a South Australian example to overcome an unfair electoral distribution.
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Malaysia: Breaking the Cycle of Malapportionment
Malaysia Splits as UMNO Cracks Down on Dissent
June 03, 2013
Malaysia Splits as UMNO Cracks Down on Dissent
Post-election events in Malaysia have been worrying, and are tarnishing the country’s image.
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Malaysia Splits as UMNO Cracks Down on Dissent
Malaysians Braced for Election and its Aftermath
May 01, 2013
Malaysians Braced for Election and its Aftermath
Beleaguered Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak is expected to prevail at the polls. What happens next is anyone’s guess.
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Malaysians Braced for Election and its Aftermath
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Japan-Saudi Ties: An Interview With the Japanese Ambassador
June 11, 2019
Japan-Saudi Ties: An Interview With the Japanese Ambassador
Ambassador Tsukasa Uemura discusses the future of the Japan-Saudi relationship, and how to build strong cultural ties.
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