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Najib Razak
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.
Obama’s Upcoming Trip to Malaysia: Going to Be Prickly and Tough
By Joshua Kurlantzick
The recent reality in Malaysia is at odds with the White House narrative.
Malaysian Prime Minister: One in 10 Citizens Pay Their Taxes
By J.T. Quigley
Also: Chinese water cannons in Scarborough Shoal and Singapore’s power plant in Myanmar.
Old Malaysian Issues Are New, Again
By Luke Hunt
Controversy over the use of “Allah” by non-Muslims has religious – and political – underpinnings.
Malaysia’s Kangkung Meme
By Mong Palatino
Najib Razak’s gaffe involving the humble green veggie has become a rallying cry for the opposition.
Why the Media are Angry in Malaysia
By Mong Palatino
Suspension of weekly news magazine blamed on critical story about prime minister’s spending.
After Little India Riots, Free Yoga Lessons for Stressed-Out Foreigners in Singapore
By J.T. Quigley
Also: Typhoon-hit schools reopen in the Philippines, Malaysia’s Wolf of Wall Street scandal.