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Malaysian Parliament Votes to End Mandatory Death Sentence

Malaysian Parliament Votes to End Mandatory Death Sentence

By Sebastian Strangio
While the government has stopped short of full abolition, the decision could save the lives of some of the 1,300 people currently on death row.

Malaysian PM Survives Confidence Vote, Stabilizes Government

Malaysian PM Survives Confidence Vote, Stabilizes Government

By Sebastian Strangio
Anwar Ibrahim has secured the support of a healthy majority, but there are no ironclad guarantees over the longer term.
Politics is Wrecking Malaysia’s Pandemic Response

Politics is Wrecking Malaysia’s Pandemic Response

By Alifah Zainuddin
The COVID-19 crisis offers a convenient pretext for Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin to hold on to power.

Malaysian PM Defies Calls to Resign, Claiming Parliamentary Majority

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

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.

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

Malaysia’s Parliament Opens After 7 Months, Emergency to End

Malaysia’s Parliament Opens After 7 Months, Emergency to End

By Eileen Ng
The reopening has been criticized as a sham, as the five-day session is limited to reviewing the government's COVID-19 response and there are no plans for any votes.

UMNO Withdraws Its Support for Malaysian Ruling Coalition

UMNO Withdraws Its Support for Malaysian Ruling Coalition

By Sebastian Strangio
The move comes after months of sniping between the party and Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin's camp.
Malaysia’s PM to Decide on Parliament Return as Pandemic Worsens

Malaysia’s PM to Decide on Parliament Return as Pandemic Worsens

By Alifah Zainuddin
Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin barely survived the last sitting of parliament. Will he survive the next?

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