Malaysia politics

While the newly appointed prime minister’s position is far from unchallenged, it is worth looking at what his reign might mean for the country’s domestic politics and foreign policy.

The now interim premier suffered two key setbacks in the country's shifting political dynamics this week.

Only a general election can rescue Malaysia’s democracy, but not its stability.

With the Pakatan Harapan coalition’s demise, the focus has quickly shifted to the political realignments to form a new government and what this could mean for the country’s future.

Mahathir’s resignation, and the collapse of the ruling coalition, comes amid a political crisis over a planned transition of power to Anwar Ibrahim.

The loss in the Tanjung Piai by-election is less important than how the government responds to this wake-up call.

What effect will the Tanjung Piai by-election have on Mahathir’s leadership?

Defense lawyers said Najib was shocked he wasn’t acquitted.

A conversation on the state of Malaysia’s politics under the Pakatan Harapan government.

Outrage erupts from Malaysia’s minorities as the government tries to add Arabic calligraphy to the primary school curriculum.

The scandal is also demonizing an already persecuted LGBT minority.

Malaysia’s political landscape shifts as lawmakers vote to lower the country’s voting age.