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Sultan of Johor Slams Malaysian Politicians Seeking to ‘Derail’ Stability
May 05, 2023

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.

Malaysian Court Refuses Former PM’s Bid For 1MDB Verdict Review
April 03, 2023

Malaysian Court Refuses Former PM’s Bid For 1MDB Verdict Review

By Sebastian Strangio
The Federal Court rejected Prime Minister Najib Razak's request, with a judge describing him as "the author of his own misfortunes."
Anwar Ibrahim, Prisoner of Political Allegiances
April 03, 2023

Anwar Ibrahim, Prisoner of Political Allegiances

By Sophie Lemière
Having finally scaled the pinnacle of his country's politics, will political compromises now undermine Anwar's dream of a genuinely democratic Malaysia?

Former Malaysian PM Muhyiddin Yassin Charged With Corruption
March 10, 2023

Former Malaysian PM Muhyiddin Yassin Charged With Corruption

By Sebastian Strangio
The case is likely to raise the political temperature ahead of a string of important state elections later this year.

Malaysian Court Acquits Former PM Najib in 1MDB Audit Case
March 06, 2023

Malaysian Court Acquits Former PM Najib in 1MDB Audit Case

By Sebastian Strangio
The High Court ruling would appear to undermine the claim of the former leader's supporters that the cases against him are politically motivated.

Noor Amin Ahmad on Anwar Ibrahim’s Long Political Journey
February 01, 2023

Noor Amin Ahmad on Anwar Ibrahim’s Long Political Journey

By Sebastian Strangio
Anwar “made himself ‘a bridge’ between different groups of people and ideas… it comes with the risk of being hated by all.”

Malaysian PM Survives Confidence Vote, Stabilizes Government
December 20, 2022

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.
In Forming Malaysia’s New Cabinet, Anwar Strikes a Careful Balance
December 05, 2022

In Forming Malaysia’s New Cabinet, Anwar Strikes a Careful Balance

By Sebastian Strangio
The 28-member cabinet, which included members of four coalitions and an independent MP, was sworn in on Saturday.

Political Instability Reigns Supreme in Malaysia
December 01, 2022

Political Instability Reigns Supreme in Malaysia

By James Chin
Despite Anwar Ibrahim’s ultimate victory at the head of a progressive, multi-ethnic coalition, the space for more pluralistic politics in Malaysia is closing.

Malaysia’s Anwar Mulling Crucial Cabinet Appointments
November 29, 2022

Malaysia’s Anwar Mulling Crucial Cabinet Appointments

By Sebastian Strangio
Who the newly appointed prime minister chooses could determine the fate of his sprawling unity government.

New Malaysian Government to Tackle Cost of Living Crisis
November 28, 2022

New Malaysian Government to Tackle Cost of Living Crisis

By Sebastian Strangio
Tackling rice bowl issues is a prudent first step for Anwar Ibrahim, who confronts a polarized political landscape.
In Malaysia, a Political Stalwart Bows Out
November 25, 2022

In Malaysia, a Political Stalwart Bows Out

By Sophie Lemière
At last week's election, the extraordinary, six-decade-long political journey of Mahathir Mohamad reached its quiet terminus.

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