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Malaysian politics
![Where Is Defense Reform in Malaysia Headed? Where Is Defense Reform in Malaysia Headed?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-flag-2313926_1280.jpg)
Where Is Defense Reform in Malaysia Headed?
By Nik Mohamed Rashid Nik Zurin and Ivy Kwek
Malaysia’s planned defense reforms need implementing.
![In Malaysia, a Razor Thin Majority Rules During an Unprecedented Crisis In Malaysia, a Razor Thin Majority Rules During an Unprecedented Crisis](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2020-05-21-3.jpg)
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.
![Making Sense of Malaysia’s 2020 Political Tumult Making Sense of Malaysia’s 2020 Political Tumult](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2020-02-27.jpg)
Making Sense of Malaysia’s 2020 Political Tumult
By Ankit Panda
Also, the hosts discuss progress in the implementation of the February 29 U.S.-Taliban deal in Afghanistan.
![UMNO and PAS: A Frenemy Marriage? UMNO and PAS: A Frenemy Marriage?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-ap_19257217321477.jpg)
UMNO and PAS: A Frenemy Marriage?
By Michio Ueda
The new Malay-Muslim alliance between two major opposition forces could accelerate further polarization of Malaysian politics.
![Has the Paint Dried on Malaysia’s Protest Art? Has the Paint Dried on Malaysia’s Protest Art?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-alt-1-image-1-clown-stickers.jpg)
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.
![Najib Scandal Links in Focus with Ex-Sabah Chief Minister Charges Najib Scandal Links in Focus with Ex-Sabah Chief Minister Charges](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-sabah_chiefminister_musa_aman-02-1.jpg)
Najib Scandal Links in Focus with Ex-Sabah Chief Minister Charges
By Luke Hunt
The charges against Musa Aman announced last week are just part of the ongoing scrutiny around Najib and his allies in a New Malaysia.
![How Will the Mahathir-Anwar Transition Play Out in Malaysia? How Will the Mahathir-Anwar Transition Play Out in Malaysia?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-03-02_07-23-39.jpg)
How Will the Mahathir-Anwar Transition Play Out in Malaysia?
By Erin Cook
The future of an unlikely alliance is far from certain.
![Mahathir Sets New Course for Malaysia in First 100 Days Mahathir Sets New Course for Malaysia in First 100 Days](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-ap_18187182480589.jpg)
Mahathir Sets New Course for Malaysia in First 100 Days
By Ed Ratcliffe
Evaluating Malaysia's new government 100 days after its surprising election win.
![Malaysia Won't Look Away From China So Soon, Despite Mahathir's Words Malaysia Won't Look Away From China So Soon, Despite Mahathir's Words](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-ap_18136313525335.jpg)
Malaysia Won't Look Away From China So Soon, Despite Mahathir's Words
By Ankit Panda
Why Malaysia’s China policy is unlikely to change, for now, despite the election shock.
![The Geopolitical Implications of Malaysia's Election Earthquake The Geopolitical Implications of Malaysia's Election Earthquake](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-ap_18136313525335.jpg)
The Geopolitical Implications of Malaysia's Election Earthquake
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
With Mahathir back, does Malaysia's foreign policy anticipate continuity or change?
![How Will PAS Matter in Malaysia’s Election? How Will PAS Matter in Malaysia’s Election?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-08-28_08-13-13.jpg)
How Will PAS Matter in Malaysia’s Election?
By David Hutt
The conservative Islamic party could play an important role in upcoming polls or thereafter.
![Can Malaysia's Opposition Win? Can Malaysia's Opposition Win?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2017-03-20_14-15-14.jpg)
Can Malaysia's Opposition Win?
By Nithin Coca
Despite the massive 1MDB scandal, Malaysia's ruling party might be in an even better position than in 2013.
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