The visit sends a clear message that the White House is not an ally against graft but a friend of kleptocracy.

With the national opposition in disarray, the elections seem to be Barisan Nasional’s to lose.

Those who believe that the BN is a genuine multi-ethnic coalition have simply fallen for the slick propaganda.

Najib Razak's embrace of an Islamic party overturns a decades-long tradition of narrowing ethnic and religious divides.

Even as 1MDB and other scandals claim further scalps, Malaysia's prime minister is expected to win the next election.

As many Muslim women choose to dress modestly, more brands are joining this juicy market

Raymond Koh's disappearance is worthy of comparisons with Sombath Somphone.

A recent incident exposes the country’s – and the region’s – lingering challenges on this front.

A lawmaker’s comments have sparked outrage in the country.

What Najib Razak's time in India tells us about Modi's outreach to Southeast Asia.

Despite the massive 1MDB scandal, Malaysia's ruling party might be in an even better position than in 2013.

Recent controversies over the country’s foreign policy decisions are the product of a broader problem.

Despite protests, political realities will keep the prime minister's coalition in power through 2017 – and beyond.

Private banker jailed for 30 months.

Pacific Money hands out some presents to the political winners and losers across the Asia-Pacific in 2016.

The Malaysian prime minister’s intrusion into a sensitive issue in Myanmar carries risks of its own.