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Court Grants Ex-Malaysian PM Najib Appeal in House Arrest Ruling

Court Grants Ex-Malaysian PM Najib Appeal in House Arrest Ruling

By Sebastian Strangio
The former leader is leaving no leaf unturned in his bid to serve his remaining corruption sentence under house arrest.

Former Malaysian Finance Minister Daim Zainuddin Dies at Age 86

Former Malaysian Finance Minister Daim Zainuddin Dies at Age 86

By Sebastian Strangio
The lawyer-turned-businessman was a key economic powerbroker under former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad.
House Arrest Bill Not Related to Najib Case, Malaysia’s Government Says

House Arrest Bill Not Related to Najib Case, Malaysia’s Government Says

By Sebastian Strangio
The timing of the proposed law has given rise to speculation that it might be used to free former Prime Minister Najib Razak from prison.

Malaysian Firm Removes Shoes From Sale Over Religious Complaints

Malaysian Firm Removes Shoes From Sale Over Religious Complaints

By Sebastian Strangio
Just weeks after the "Allah socks" scandal, a Malaysian shoe company has found itself at the center of another conservative culture war controversy.

Corruption in Malaysia: The No Shame Game

Corruption in Malaysia: The No Shame Game

By Sophie Lemière
From prison, disgraced former Prime Minister Najib Razak is plotting an unlikely political comeback. Don't rule it out.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

Tunku Abdul Rahman’s Enduring Legacy in Foreign Affairs

Tunku Abdul Rahman’s Enduring Legacy in Foreign Affairs

By Hamzah Ben Ahmad
Malaysia's first prime minister fell short of realizing his domestic vision, the impacts of his diplomacy are still being felt today.

Former Malaysian Finance Minister Latest to be Charged in Corruption Probe

Former Malaysian Finance Minister Latest to be Charged in Corruption Probe

By Sebastian Strangio
Daim Zainuddin, a former close associate of ex-PM Mahathir Mohamad, has been accused of failing to declare millions of dollars worth of assets.
Anwar Ibrahim’s Triad of Critical Challenges

Anwar Ibrahim’s Triad of Critical Challenges

By M. Bakri Musa
The Malaysian prime minister is hoping that by tackling one challenge – corruption – he can make inroads into the other two.

Malaysia Will Not Appeal Ex-PM Najib’s Acquittal in 1MDB Tampering Case

Malaysia Will Not Appeal Ex-PM Najib’s Acquittal in 1MDB Tampering Case

By Sebastian Strangio
The decision comes less than two weeks after the dropping of corruption charges against an ally for Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

Malaysian Court Dismisses 47 Corruption Charges Against Key Anwar Ally

Malaysian Court Dismisses 47 Corruption Charges Against Key Anwar Ally

By Sebastian Strangio
The dismissal of the case against Deputy PM Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has again called into question Anwar's anti-corruption credentials.

The Rise and Rise of Malaysia’s Nationalist Right-Wing

The Rise and Rise of Malaysia’s Nationalist Right-Wing

By Aizat Shamsuddin
This month's state elections saw broad electoral gains for the Malay nationalist PN coalition, the result of years of far-right rhetoric and organizing.
Malaysia Readies for State Polls That Will Test PM Anwar

Malaysia Readies for State Polls That Will Test PM Anwar

By Sebastian Strangio
Ahead of the August 12 elections, the country remains highly politically polarized along ethnic lines.

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