Tag
Malaysian politics
July 27, 2016
US Lawsuits Deepen Malaysia's 1MDB Scandal
By Luke Hunt
Malaysian premier Najib Razak is believed to be linked to the stolen funds.
May 11, 2016
Malaysia’s Najib Has Little to Cheer Over Sarawak Triumph
By Luke Hunt
The election win is rooted in local rather than national factors.
March 07, 2016
No End in Sight for Malaysia’s Power Struggle as 1MDB Scandal Deepens
By Rui Hao Puah
As the 1MDB scandal continues, there are few signs of the country’s ongoing power struggle being resolved anytime soon.
February 02, 2016
Malaysia's 1MDB Scandal: Case Not Closed With Ongoing International Probes
By Rui Hao Puah
Investigations abroad continue to haunt the nation's premier despite efforts to downplay the scandal at home.
February 02, 2016
Malaysia Should Look Beyond the 1MDB Scandal in 2016
By Richard McManus
The country should put the political saga behind it and refocus on key priorities.
February 01, 2016
Malaysia After the Scandal
By Cristina Maza
The 1MDB scandal has drawn attention to corruption in Malaysia, but is it enough to spark reform?
January 27, 2016
Malaysia Closes 1MDB Scandal Probe on Najib
By Rui Hao Puah
The attorney general finds no evidence of corruption, but critics say questions still remain.
December 25, 2015
Malaysia: Najib Doubles Down
By Kirsten Han
The government is close to introducing a controversial new security law.
December 04, 2015
Malaysia’s New National Security Law: A Step Toward Dictatorship?
By Mong Palatino
The approval of a new bill raises some serious questions.
September 21, 2015
Interview: Malaysia’s Political Turmoil and the Role of the United States
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The Diplomat talks with Nurul Izzah Anwar about Malaysian politics and the country's ties with the United States.
September 04, 2015
Malaysians Escalate Push For Najib’s Resignation
By Luke Hunt
The chorus of criticism directed at the Malaysian prime minister grows.
September 02, 2015
Malaysia and Mahathir: The Doctor Is Still in the House
By Joyce Lee
The revival of populist former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad comes at a price for the people of Malaysia.