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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.
Malaysia’s ‘Total Lockdown’ Failure Plunges Hospitals Into Crisis
By Alifah Zainuddin
A COVID-19 surge is overwhelming many of Malaysia’s intensive care units, as rivalries among politicians allow a disaster to unfold.
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.
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.
Malaysia Enters ‘Total Lockdown’ as COVID-19 Surge Continues
By Sebastian Strangio
Prime Minister Muhyiddin is facing increasing pressure from the opposition – and from within his own coalition.
James Chin on MA63 and the Return of State Nationalism in Malaysia
By Sebastian Strangio
Calls for increased autonomy for Sabah and Sarawak are once again on the agenda in Malaysian politics.
Youth Present New Challenges to Malaysia’s Old Politics
By Darryl Tan
Youth pose challenges to the country's aging political elite, but they are far from a monolithic bloc.
Elections to Follow COVID-19 Emergency, Malaysian PM Promises
By Sebastian Strangio
However, parliament is unlikely to convene until the state of emergency expires on August 1.
Malaysia Declares Virus Emergency, Offering Reprieve for Besieged PM
By Sebastian Strangio
The surprise announcement has given PM Muhyiddin Yassin until August 1 to get COVID-19, and the broader political situation, under control.
With Budget Approval, Malaysia’s PM Gains Some Breathing Room
By Sebastian Strangio
But more challenges loom on the horizon for Muhyiddin Yassin's fragile governing coalition.
Budget Looms as Crucial Test for Malaysia’s PM Muhyiddin
By Sebastian Strangio
Facing a raft of internal and external challenges, the budget looms as a vote of confidence in Malaysia's leader.