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Najib Razak
Indonesia, Malaysia and Brunei Must Contribute Against Islamic State
By Luke Hunt
A foreign-led coalition against IS must contain a large contingent from Muslim countries.
Malaysian Leaders Unite for Justice in MH17 Downing
By Mong Palatino
Najib’s negotiations have resulted in widespread support for Malaysia’s position and its victims.
Malaysia’s Ruling Party Cracks Down on Homeless
By Karam Singh Sethi
Is the closing down of homeless shelters in Kuala Lumpur to cleanse the capital’s ‘image’ the last straw for Malaysian citizens?
CARAT 2014: Advancing the US-Malaysia Partnership
By Justin Goldman
A bilateral exercise highlights the growing cooperation between the US and Malaysian militaries.
A First for Malaysia: Prime Minister Sues Website for Libel
By Mong Palatino
In a move that does much to undermine free speech in Malaysia, Najib takes aim at reader comments.
Flight 370 Continues to Echo in China-Malaysia Relations
By Shannon Tiezzi
Disappointing news on the search for Flight 370 casts a pall over Najib Razak's visit to China.
Beholden to Bangkok: Dialogue in Thailand’s Deep South
By Franco Galdini
A Constitutional Court ruling on Yingluck Shinawatra today could imperil an already stuttering peace process.
Malaysian Press Selective in Reporting Obama’s Remarks
By Luke Hunt
A compliant press hears only what it wants to hear during the US president’s recent visit.
Obama Won’t Meet Anwar, But Susan Rice Will
By Joshua Kurlantzick
The US compromise will be likely to please nobody.
Why Obama Should Meet Anwar Ibrahim in Malaysia
By Robert Cushing
Meeting the popular opposition leader would be consistent with US democratic ideals.
Interview: Anwar Ibrahim
By Jarni Blakkarly
The Malaysian opposition leader talks about his impending return to jail, political oppression and Obama's visit.
Obama in Malaysia: A Strategic Partnership?
By Joshua Kurlantzick
During his upcoming visit, the U.S. president should not ignore the serious recent setbacks in Malaysian democracy.