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Can the New Mahathir-Anwar Alliance Defeat Najib in Malaysia’s Election?
January 09, 2018

Can the New Mahathir-Anwar Alliance Defeat Najib in Malaysia’s Election?

By Luke Hunt
The country’s next poll will pit an odd couple against a scandal-ridden premier.

Malaysia's Defiant Prime Minister: The 1MDB Purge
August 09, 2016

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.
What's Behind Malaysia's Pile of Missing Money?
July 15, 2015

What's Behind Malaysia's Pile of Missing Money?

By Luke Hunt
A financial scandal implicating Malaysia's prime minister has gripped the country.

Malaysian Opposition Divided Over Islamic Law
May 07, 2014

Malaysian Opposition Divided Over Islamic Law

By Jarni Blakkarly
A rift is forming in Malaysia’s opposition coalition over plans to introduce strict Islamic law to Kelantan.

Old Malaysian Issues Are New, Again
February 04, 2014

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 Ruling Parties Hold onto Power – Barely
May 07, 2013

Malaysia’s Ruling Parties Hold onto Power – Barely

Malaysia’s ruling party has won the recent election by a narrow margin, amid irregularities at the polls.

Malaysians Braced for Election and its Aftermath
May 01, 2013

Malaysians Braced for Election and its Aftermath

Beleaguered Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak is expected to prevail at the polls. What happens next is anyone’s guess.

PM Najib Dissolves Malaysian Government, Poll Pending
April 04, 2013

PM Najib Dissolves Malaysian Government, Poll Pending

After threatening to do so for two years, Malaysian PM Najib Razak has finally called for elections.

Anwar Ibrahim Unveils Election Pledges
February 27, 2013

Anwar Ibrahim Unveils Election Pledges

Opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim has announced his manifesto for Malaysia’s upcoming elections.

Malaysia's Opposition Leader Stepping Down?
August 21, 2012

Malaysia's Opposition Leader Stepping Down?

Although Anwar Ibrahim is unlikely to win the next election, he’ll likely remain a force in the country’s political scene.

Sarawak Poll Offers Glimpse
April 20, 2011

Sarawak Poll Offers Glimpse

Results of a recent state election in Malaysia likely have PM Najib Razak considering an early national vote.

Politically, It’s Just Bad Luck
January 26, 2011

Politically, It’s Just Bad Luck

A record number of by-elections in Malaysia is down largely to the disturbing number of deaths among politicians.

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