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Malaysia king
Malaysia Confirms Royal Pardon for Jailed Former PM Najib Razak
By Sebastian Strangio
The pardon, which halves the former leader's prison sentence from 12 to six years, could see him free ahead of the country's next general election.
Billionaire Sultan Ibrahim of Johor Sworn in as Malaysia’s King
By Eileen Ng
The Western-educated sultan is the 17th person to serve as king under the country's unique rotational monarchy.
Sultan of Johor Slams Malaysian Politicians Seeking to ‘Derail’ Stability
By Sebastian Strangio
The rare intervention by Sultan Ibrahim follows a report of a plot by disgruntled MPs to abandon Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's unity government.
Malaysia’s New PM Calls For a Political Truce. Will He Succeed?
By Alifah Zainuddin
Newly-appointed prime minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob takes crucial first step towards a more inclusive political landscape.
Malaysian King Picks Ex-Deputy PM as Nation’s New Leader
By Eileen Ng
The appointment of Ismail Sabri Yaakob restores the United Malays National Organization to its accustomed position of power.
Malaysia’s Longest-Governing Party Seems Set to Reclaim PM Post
By Eileen Ng
Deputy Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob seems set to be appointed Malaysia's next prime minister.
Malaysian Lawmakers Set to Vote on Next Prime Minister
By Sebastian Strangio
So who will replace Muhyiddin as Malaysia’s next prime minister? Several potential horses are nosing their way toward the starting line.
Malaysian PM Defies Calls to Resign, Claiming Parliamentary Majority
By Sebastian Strangio
Prime Minister Muhyiddin agreed to subject himself to a motion of confidence when parliament reconvenes next month.
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.
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 PM Backtracks and Agrees to Convene Parliament
By Sebastian Strangio
The decisions follows a series of rare interventions by the king and the heads of the country's nine Malay royal houses.
Malaysia’s King Calls for the Reopening of Parliament
By Sebastian Strangio
The country's legislature has been suspended under a state of emergency imposed in January.
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