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In Malaysia, the Concert Stage Is a Political Battleground

By Koh Ewe

What to Know About Malaysia’s Next Monarch and the Country’s Rotating Monarchy

By Chad de Guzman

Post-1MDB, Malaysians Grow Disillusioned of Politics Defined by Corruption Charges

By Koh Ewe

Here’s Why Malaysia and Other Countries Are Decriminalizing Suicide

By Koh Ewe
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Malaysia’s Politicians Keep Suing Each Other for Defamation

In the U.S., politicians rarely sue—or are sued—for defamation. But in Malaysia, it’s a regular occurrence.

By Chad de Guzman

Malaysia Approves Bill to Abolish Mandatory Death Penalty

It's a landmark move that the government said was to respect each individual’s right to life.

By Anisah Shukry and Kok Leong Chan / Bloomberg

Syed Saddiq Believes Youth Can Be Malaysia’s ‘Kingmakers’

People aged 18 to 20 can vote for the first time in Malaysia’s upcoming general election. Will they make their voices heard?

By Chad de Guzman

Malaysia May Join NZ in a 'Generational Endgame' for Tobacco

Under the plan, Malaysians born after 2007 won’t be allowed to smoke or buy tobacco products even after they turn 18

By Nurin Sofia/Bloomberg

Malaysia’s New Prime Minister Brings Old Guard Back to Power Amid COVID-19 Crisis

Malaysia’s king appointed Ismail Sabri Yaakob, marking the return to power of a pro-Malay party that ruled the country for decades

By Anisah Shukry and Hadi Azmi/Bloomberg

Malaysia’s King Suspends Parliament for 1st Time Since 1961

The move will allow embattled Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin to avoid facing an election until the pandemic is over

By Anisah Shukry, Yantoultra Ngui and Anuradha Raghu / Bloomberg

‘Wolf of Wall Street’ Producer Reaches Settlement Over 1MDB

Riza Aziz faced five counts of money laundering for allegedly receiving $248.2 million of funds that prosecutors said were stolen from 1MDB

By Anisah Shukry and Yantoultra Ngui / Bloomberg

Here’s Why Malaysia’s New Leader Could Inflame Racial Politics

"He is likely to steer the country in a more conservative, and a more Malay, Islamic way."

By Laignee Barron

Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad Resigns

It was unclear whether Mahathir would step down to form a new government, or to pave the way for a successor

By Anisah Shukry and Hadi Azmi / Bloomberg

Polio Case in Malaysia Sparks Fears the Virus Is Spreading

A test by the World Health Organization found that the virus is linked to the one found in the Philippines

By YUDITH HO / BLOOMBERG

Malaysia's Najib Razak Back in Court for Biggest 1MDB Trial

Prosecutors will try to prove that he "acted as one" with fugitive Jho Low

By Anisah Shukry and Hadi Azmi / Bloomberg

Returned 1MDB Loot Includes ‘King Kong’ Poster, Basquiat

'Wolf of Wall Street' producer Joey McFarland said he received the items as gifts

By Edvard Pettersson / Bloomberg

Malaysia to Send Plastic Waste Back to Where It Came From

The Southeast Asian nation has already sent five containers back to Spain

By Amy Gunia

Vietnamese Woman Accused in Kim Jong Nam Case Freed

Leaving the case of the killing of Kim Jong Un's half-brother unresolved

By Hillary Leung

Najib Disputes $368 Million Malaysia Tax Bill Ahead of Trial

The former leader of Malaysia says he never shirked his personal taxes

By Anisah Shukry / Bloomberg

Malaysia: Traffickers Accused of Crimes Against Humanity

A new report says syndicates committed crimes against humanity in trafficking Rohingya Muslims

By Amy Gunia
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