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Malaysia politics
House Arrest Bill Not Related to Najib Case, Malaysia’s Government Says
By Sebastian Strangio
The timing of the proposed law has given rise to speculation that it might be used to free former Prime Minister Najib Razak from prison.
Former Malaysian PM Najib Apologizes for 1MDB, Again Claims Innocence
By Sebastian Strangio
The former leader said that he had already been punished politically and should not also be “legally victimized.”
Former Malaysian PM Muhyiddin Yassin Charged With Sedition
By Sebastian Strangio
The former leader, who heads the opposition Perikatan Nasional coalition, allegedly criticized a former king during an election campaign speech.
Malaysian Court Slaps Down Former PM Najib’s House Arrest Bid
By Sebastian Strangio
The former leader's legal team claim that the former king issued an order allowing him to finish his sentence “under condition of home arrest.”
Diesel Prices Leap Upward as Malaysia Begins Subsidy Reforms
By Sebastian Strangio
The government could face a political backlash over its plans to remove blanket fuel subsidies, which it claims are straining the national budget.
Former Malaysian PM Seeks to Serve Remaining Prison Term Under House Arrest
By Sebastian Strangio
Najib Razak claims that the authorities have concealed the existence of a royal order permitting him to serve his remaining sentence at home.
Why Are Southeast Asia’s Young Voters Turning to Illiberal Populists?
By Imran Said and Alexander Berghaus
Recent elections have upended the assumption that young people are inherently more progressive than their elders.
What Malaysia’s New King Means For the Country’s Monarchy
By Prem Singh Gill
In recent years, the ceremonial monarchs have been taking a more active role in the country's political life.
Former Malaysian PM’s Prison Term Halved by Royal Pardon, Report Claims
By Sebastian Strangio
Former PM Najib Razak is currently serving a 12-year sentence for his involvement in the multibillion-dollar 1MDB corruption scandal.
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.
Former Malaysian Finance Minister Latest to be Charged in Corruption Probe
By Sebastian Strangio
Daim Zainuddin, a former close associate of ex-PM Mahathir Mohamad, has been accused of failing to declare millions of dollars worth of assets.
Ex-Malaysian PM Mahathir Accuses Government of Prosecuting Its Rivals
By Eileen Ng
The former leader's claims came a week after his eldest son was ordered to hand over information to anti-graft investigators.