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Malaysia under Najib Razak
Has the Paint Dried on Malaysia’s Protest Art?
By Michael Beltran
Radical street artist Fahmi Reza reflects on Malaysia a year after Najib’s fall.
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Malaysia's 14th General Elections: Standing Still
August 14, 2017
Malaysia's 14th General Elections: Standing Still
With the national opposition in disarray, the elections seem to be Barisan Nasional’s to lose.
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Malaysia's 14th General Elections: Standing Still
Actually, Malaysia’s Multi-Ethnic Coalition Died in 1969
July 08, 2017
Actually, Malaysia’s Multi-Ethnic Coalition Died in 1969
Those who believe that the BN is a genuine multi-ethnic coalition have simply fallen for the slick propaganda.
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Actually, Malaysia’s Multi-Ethnic Coalition Died in 1969
Najib’s Dangerous and Self-Serving Rohingya Campaign
December 24, 2016
Najib’s Dangerous and Self-Serving Rohingya Campaign
The Malaysian prime minister’s intrusion into a sensitive issue in Myanmar carries risks of its own.
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Najib’s Dangerous and Self-Serving Rohingya Campaign
Malaysia Is Not Pivoting to China With Najib’s Visit
November 03, 2016
Malaysia Is Not Pivoting to China With Najib’s Visit
Suggestions of a dramatic shift are grossly exaggerated and not grounded in reality.
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Malaysia Is Not Pivoting to China With Najib’s Visit
Malaysia's Growing Crackdown on Dissent
October 15, 2016
Malaysia's Growing Crackdown on Dissent
A new report sheds light on a disturbing trend.
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Malaysia's Growing Crackdown on Dissent
Time for Malaysia's Najib to Step Aside
October 02, 2016
Time for Malaysia's Najib to Step Aside
The premier needs to give his country a much-needed respite.
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Time for Malaysia's Najib to Step Aside
When Will Malaysia Hold Its Next Election?
September 29, 2016
When Will Malaysia Hold Its Next Election?
A look at the speculation that the country may hold early polls before it needs to in 2018.
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When Will Malaysia Hold Its Next Election?
US Lawsuit Against Malaysia's 1MDB: Who Is 'Official 1'?
July 29, 2016
US Lawsuit Against Malaysia's 1MDB: Who Is 'Official 1'?
The clues point to only one person.
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US Lawsuit Against Malaysia's 1MDB: Who Is 'Official 1'?
US Lawsuits Deepen Malaysia's 1MDB Scandal
July 27, 2016
US Lawsuits Deepen Malaysia's 1MDB Scandal
Malaysian premier Najib Razak is believed to be linked to the stolen funds.
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US Lawsuits Deepen Malaysia's 1MDB Scandal
Malaysia's Recent Elections Weren't Just About Najib's Popularity
June 25, 2016
Malaysia's Recent Elections Weren't Just About Najib's Popularity
The twin by-elections need to be properly understood.
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Malaysia's Recent Elections Weren't Just About Najib's Popularity
Did China Vessels Encroach Malaysia’s Waters?
March 29, 2016
Did China Vessels Encroach Malaysia’s Waters?
Malaysia’s defense minister appears to contradict earlier official reports.
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Did China Vessels Encroach Malaysia’s Waters?
Is Malaysia Sliding Toward Dictatorship?
March 01, 2016
Is Malaysia Sliding Toward Dictatorship?
A look at how the rhetoric compares to reality.
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Is Malaysia Sliding Toward Dictatorship?
Malaysia A ‘New Dictatorship’ Under Najib: Ex-Deputy Prime Minister
February 28, 2016
Malaysia A ‘New Dictatorship’ Under Najib: Ex-Deputy Prime Minister
Muhyiddin Yassin warns of the rise of a new dictatorship and the collapse of democratic institutions in the country.
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Malaysia A ‘New Dictatorship’ Under Najib: Ex-Deputy Prime Minister
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Japan-Saudi Ties: An Interview With the Japanese Ambassador
June 11, 2019
Japan-Saudi Ties: An Interview With the Japanese Ambassador
Ambassador Tsukasa Uemura discusses the future of the Japan-Saudi relationship, and how to build strong cultural ties.
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