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Najib Razak
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.
Confirmed: Reunion Debris Is From Missing Flight MH370
By Shannon Tiezzi
Malaysia's prime minister says the wing fragment has been "conclusively confirmed" to be from MH370.
Going Rogue: Malaysia and the 1MDB Scandal
By Danny Quah
Democracy and rule of law won’t magically clear society of cronies and corruption.
What's Behind Malaysia's Pile of Missing Money?
By Luke Hunt
A financial scandal implicating Malaysia's prime minister has gripped the country.
Najib Blogs His Response to Mahathir and Critics
By Mong Palatino
The Malaysian prime minister returns fire.
Malaysia: First World By 2020?
By Anthony Fensom
The country is on track, but needs to overcome the “middle income trap.”
Mahathir Versus Najib
By Mong Palatino
Malaysia’s former prime minister is distinctly unhappy with the incumbent.
Malaysia Strengthens Sedition Act
By Mong Palatino
A repressive colonial-era law is given new scope.
Deadly Malaysia Helicopter Crash Kills 6, Including Ex-Ambassador to US
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The country’s prime minister has called for an immediate investigation.
Mahathir’s Laments Put Malaysia Back in the Spotlight
By Luke Hunt
The political paralysis enveloping Malaysia has taken a predictable turn for the worse.