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Malaysia
Malaysia Police Raid Al Jazeera’s Office, Seize Computers
By Associated Press
The Malaysian government is enraged by a recent documentary on undocumented migrants.
Malaysia’s Unwelcoming Shore for Refugees Fleeing Religious Persecution
By Gayle Manchin and James W. Carr
Malaysia has long guaranteed the safety of thousands of refugees, despite remaining outside international conventions, but that’s changing at a worrying pace.
Malaysia Prime Minister Wins Test of Support, Ousts House Speaker
By Associated Press
The government secured 111 votes against 109 to oust the speaker, a narrow win.
The Shrinking Space for Refugee Rights in Malaysia
By Saqib Sheikh
Malaysia hosts approximately 180,000 refugees but does not grant them formal recognition.
Malaysian Prosecutors Drop Second High-profile Graft Case
By Associated Press
Musa Aman’s acquittal comes less than a month after prosecutors dropped money laundering charges against Riza Aziz.
Malaysia’s Mahathir Ousted from Party Amid Power Struggle
By Associated Press
Mahathir, along with his son and three other senior members, were expelled from the Bersatu party on Thursday.
In Malaysia, a Razor Thin Majority Rules During an Unprecedented Crisis
By Harris Zainul and Ryan Chua
Muhyiddin’s consolidation of power comes simultaneously with the smallest majority in Malaysia’s democratic history.
Rohingyas in Malaysia Face a Pandemic and a Possible Populist Backlash
By Erin Cook
Rohingya refugees in Malaysia face a double-pronged disaster: a pandemic and a populist turn against the vulnerable community.
New Malaysia Prime Minister Orders Asset Declaration in Anti-Corruption Bid
By Associated Press
All Cabinet members will have to declare their assets as part of a pledge to have a government with integrity.
What Does Muhyiddin’s New Cabinet Mean for Malaysia?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
While the cabinet lineup suggests a focus on reassurance, the true test will be if it can help the country overcome more fundamental political and economic uncertainties.
Malaysia: Anti-Corruption Chief Quits After Pakatan Harapan’s Fall
By Associated Press
She is the second top official to quit following the breakup of the reformist ruling alliance.
Malaysia: New Premier Delays Parliament Session Amid Political Uncertainty
By Associated Press
Muhyiddin postponed the next session of Parliament by more than two months, delaying plans by the former ruling alliance to seek a no-confidence vote against him.