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Najib Razak
Will Malaysia’s Najib Finally Quit?
By Luke Hunt
Speculation is mounting that the embattled premier may seek a face-saving exit.
Malaysia: Najib Doubles Down
By Kirsten Han
The government is close to introducing a controversial new security law.
The Year in Democracy in Southeast Asia
By Joshua Kurlantzick
Except for Myanmar, the report card is decidedly mixed.
Lessons From Obama’s Southeast Asia Trip
By Joshua Kurlantzick
The president’s visit to Malaysia and the Philippines offered several lessons about U.S. relations with Southeast Asia.
ASEAN-India and East Asia Summits: India's Opportunity to 'Act East'
By Ankit Panda
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the 2015 ASEAN-India and East Asia Summit in Malaysia.
UN Body Urges Release of Malaysia's Jailed Opposition Leader Anwar Ibrahim
By Luke Hunt
Report calls for Anwar Ibrahim to be freed.
Interview: Mahathir Mohamad
By Joyce Lee
“A leader must be concerned about the country, not about himself.”
Malaysians Escalate Push For Najib’s Resignation
By Luke Hunt
The chorus of criticism directed at the Malaysian prime minister grows.
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.
After the Scandal: What’s Next for Malaysia
By Prashanth Parameswaran
PM Najib Razak seems to have navigated the immediate fallout of the 1MDB scandal, but it will continue to haunt him.
Malaysia’s Economy Faces Severe Strain
By Joshua Kurlantzick
Malaysia now faces economic challenges that go far beyond the impact of any Chinese slowdown.
Malaysia’s Helpless Liberals
By Shaun Tan
The opposition response to scandals and growing repression has been weak.