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Najib Razak
What’s Wrong With Gay Rights in Indonesia and ASEAN?
By Luke Hunt
A recent incident exposes the country’s – and the region’s – lingering challenges on this front.
What’s Behind Malaysia’s Recent Rape Controversy?
By Luke Hunt
A lawmaker’s comments have sparked outrage in the country.
What Did the Malaysian Prime Minister's Visit Mean for India's 'Act East' Policy?
By Tridivesh Singh Maini
What Najib Razak's time in India tells us about Modi's outreach to Southeast Asia.
Can Malaysia's Opposition Win?
By Nithin Coca
Despite the massive 1MDB scandal, Malaysia's ruling party might be in an even better position than in 2013.
The Danger of Najibizing Malaysia’s Foreign Policy
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Recent controversies over the country’s foreign policy decisions are the product of a broader problem.
Why Malaysia's Najib Razak Isn't Going Anywhere
By Ooi Kok Hin
Despite protests, political realities will keep the prime minister's coalition in power through 2017 – and beyond.
Malaysia's 1MDB Scandal Claims Another Scalp
By Luke Hunt
Private banker jailed for 30 months.
Asia’s 2016 Winners and Losers
By Anthony Fensom
Pacific Money hands out some presents to the political winners and losers across the Asia-Pacific in 2016.
Najib’s Dangerous and Self-Serving Rohingya Campaign
By David Hutt
The Malaysian prime minister’s intrusion into a sensitive issue in Myanmar carries risks of its own.
What Will the Singapore-Malaysia High Speed Rail Project Mean?
By Ling Han
As the two countries move closer to realizing this project, it is worth looking at its potential significance.
Is the US Losing East Asia to China?
By Bob Savic
In Southeast and Northeast Asia, old partners are drifting away from the U.S. and toward China.
Will Najib’s Vocal Defense of the Rohingya Backfire?
By Theophilus Kwek
In speaking out forcefully about “genocide” in Myanmar, Malaysia’s prime minister may have opened a Pandora’s box.