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Malaysia terrorism
![The IS Resurgence in Malaysia: Assessing the Threat and Implications The IS Resurgence in Malaysia: Assessing the Threat and Implications](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2024-05-24-012533.jpg)
The IS Resurgence in Malaysia: Assessing the Threat and Implications
By Rueben Dass
An attack in Johor, and a recent string of arrests, has once against cast a spotlight on the militant group's activities.
![The Ulu Tiram Attack and the Jemaah Islamiyah Threat in Malaysia The Ulu Tiram Attack and the Jemaah Islamiyah Threat in Malaysia](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2024-05-24-012533.jpg)
The Ulu Tiram Attack and the Jemaah Islamiyah Threat in Malaysia
By Bilveer Singh
The shock attack suggests that JI retains a presence in Malaysia, despite years of crackdowns by the state.
![How Will Southeast Asian Terror Groups Capitalize on the Israel-Hamas War? How Will Southeast Asian Terror Groups Capitalize on the Israel-Hamas War?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2023-11-15-183117.jpg)
How Will Southeast Asian Terror Groups Capitalize on the Israel-Hamas War?
By Zam Yusa
From recruitment to possible ideological shifts to opportunistic cyberattacks, a prolonged conflict in the Middle East may have serious consequences for the region.
![20 Years After 9/11, Al-Qaida Retains a Deadly Relevance in Malaysia 20 Years After 9/11, Al-Qaida Retains a Deadly Relevance in Malaysia](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2021-12-02-003923.jpg)
20 Years After 9/11, Al-Qaida Retains a Deadly Relevance in Malaysia
By J. Fernando and Jasminder Singh
Despite the network's apparent dormancy, Malaysian authorities can't afford to underestimate its potential threat.
![What’s Behind Malaysia’s New Defense White Paper Talk? What’s Behind Malaysia’s New Defense White Paper Talk?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-10-17_02-21-08.jpg)
What’s Behind Malaysia’s New Defense White Paper Talk?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the one of the new government’s key priorities in the security realm.
![Where Is Malaysia’s New Counterterrorism Center in Its Islamic State Fight? Where Is Malaysia’s New Counterterrorism Center in Its Islamic State Fight?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-04-07_19-39-57.jpg)
Where Is Malaysia’s New Counterterrorism Center in Its Islamic State Fight?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A look at where one of the country’s new institutions stands thus far.
![Eastern Sabah: Malaysia’s Frontline Against Militancy Eastern Sabah: Malaysia’s Frontline Against Militancy](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-ap_03100818980.jpg)
Eastern Sabah: Malaysia’s Frontline Against Militancy
By Michael Hart
A bolstered security architecture in Sabah and its surrounding waters is having an impact.
![Malaysia Highlights Security Gaps in Interpol China Meeting Malaysia Highlights Security Gaps in Interpol China Meeting](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-04-07_19-39-57.jpg)
Malaysia Highlights Security Gaps in Interpol China Meeting
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Deputy premier’s remarks are testament to lingering challenges that remain for regional states.
![Malaysia’s Reckoning With the Islamic State Malaysia’s Reckoning With the Islamic State](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-34_lds_3.jpg)
Malaysia’s Reckoning With the Islamic State
By Cristina Maza
With ISIS being pushed out of Iraq and Syria, is Malaysia ready?
![What Did Malaysia’s Latest Mass Terror Raid Achieve? What Did Malaysia’s Latest Mass Terror Raid Achieve?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-04-07_19-39-57.jpg)
What Did Malaysia’s Latest Mass Terror Raid Achieve?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The third raid in a week nets hundreds, but foreign terrorist fighters remain elusive.
![What’s Behind Malaysia’s Latest Mass Terror Raid? What’s Behind Malaysia’s Latest Mass Terror Raid?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-04-07_19-39-57.jpg)
What’s Behind Malaysia’s Latest Mass Terror Raid?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
'Operation Joker' reflects serious concerns by the government about the extent of the Islamic State threat.
![Malaysia to Deploy More Terror Aid to Philippines Malaysia to Deploy More Terror Aid to Philippines](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-aha-center-asean-disaster-relief-marawi.jpg)
Malaysia to Deploy More Terror Aid to Philippines
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A second round of assistance is underway.
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