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Najib Razak
After Bersih 5: Fear and Repression Continue in Malaysia
By Khoo Ying Hooi
While the latest rally went off peacefully, that should not overshadow an ongoing crackdown.
Malaysia Silences 1MDB Whistleblower in Blow to Rights
By Luke Hunt
The sentencing of an opposition politician is just the latest attempt to cover up a deepening 1MDB scandal.
Malaysia's Growing Crackdown on Dissent
By Luke Hunt
A new report sheds light on a disturbing trend.
Time for Malaysia's Najib to Step Aside
By Luke Hunt
The premier needs to give his country a much-needed respite.
Najib Razak and the Neverending 1MDB Scandal
By Kean Wong
“You can bend the rules of political physics in Malaysia, not forever but for awhile.”
Malaysia's Defiant Prime Minister: The 1MDB Purge
By Dhirenn Nair
Despite a deepening scandal, Najib Razak has strengthened his position by purging his party and government of critics.
Are Southeast Asia’s Strongmen Here to Stay?
By Hunter Marston
Across the region, inequality, globalization, and nationalism have given a boost to more authoritarian leaders.
US Lawsuit Against Malaysia's 1MDB: Who Is 'Official 1'?
By Mong Palatino
The clues point to only one person.
US Lawsuits Deepen Malaysia's 1MDB Scandal
By Luke Hunt
Malaysian premier Najib Razak is believed to be linked to the stolen funds.
Malaysia’s Najib Has Little to Cheer Over Sarawak Triumph
By Luke Hunt
The election win is rooted in local rather than national factors.
ISIS, Malaysia, and the Risks of Lost Moral Authority
By Amy Chew
The Malaysian government may have lost its moral authority, but that doesn’t mean ISIS threats aren’t real.
Malaysia Broadens Media Crackdown As Political Scandal Worsens
By Mong Palatino
Internet freedom suffers as Najib's embattled government tries to fight off the deepening 1MDB scandal.