Malaysia politics
Why Are Southeast Asia’s Young Voters Turning to Illiberal Populists?
On February 14, Indonesia held its long-anticipated presidential election. While the General Elections Commission has …
What Malaysia’s New King Means For the Country’s Monarchy
On January 30, Malaysian politics witnessed a significant event with the ascension of Sultan Ibrahim …
Former Malaysian PM’s Prison Term Halved by Royal Pardon, Report Claims
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak’s prison sentence for corruption has been reduced from 12 …
Billionaire Sultan Ibrahim of Johor Sworn in as Malaysia’s King
The billionaire sultan who rules Malaysia’s Johor state was sworn in as the nation’s new …
Former Malaysian Finance Minister Latest to be Charged in Corruption Probe
A Malaysian court yesterday charged a prominent former minister and powerbroker with illegally concealing millions …
Ex-Malaysian PM Mahathir Accuses Government of Prosecuting Its Rivals
Former Malaysian leader Mahathir Mohamad has attacked a graft probe into his associates as politically …
Southeast Asia Likes Polarization – and That’s Not a Bad Thing
Almost two billion people, around half of the world’s population, will vote in elections this …
Targeting the Economy, Malaysia’s PM Announces Cabinet Reshuffle
Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim yesterday announced a major cabinet reshuffle, amid growing public discontent …
Head of Malaysian Youth Party Found Guilt of Corruption
A Malaysian lawmaker from the youth-oriented Malaysian United Democratic Alliance (MUDA) has been found guilty …