Malaysia

Malaysia's Anwar Botches Sex Accusations Case

As usual, the cover-up looks worse than the alleged offense

3 hrs ago •

John Berthelsen

Malaysia's Najib's Money Laundering Case Disappears

Removal of charge another signal of growing erosion of reform

Jun 20 •

John Berthelsen

Malaysia Wants Ex-Goldman Banker Leissner Extradited

Leissner, still besieged, gets 2-year ‘slap on wrist’ in 1MDB fiasco

May 30

Crucial Polls Over, Anwar's Party Faces Uncertain Future

Anwar trades reformer for daughter

May 25 •

John Berthelsen

'Peace vs. Noise' Battle For Leadership of Malaysia's PKR

Allegations Anwar is building a dynasty

May 22 •

John Berthelsen

The Dismal Reality of Malaysian Political Corruption

Another former prime minister will probably get off

Mar 27

Malaysia Reporter Caught in Frame-up, Critics Say

Malaysiakini journalist ‘messed with the big boys,’ source says

Mar 20 •

John Berthelsen

Navigating US-Malaysia Relations Amidst Trump's Chaos

The thing is to hang on tight

Mar 16

Malaysia and the Proxy Fight Over Releasing Najib Razak

A mysterious addendum from the former king could free him

Feb 4 •

John Berthelsen

Malaysia's Anwar: Najib and the Betrayal of Trust

Disgraced former premier edges closer to freedom amid Anwar’s silence

Jan 10

Malaysia’s Madani: Disappointment After Disappointment

Damning indictment of Anwar government by distinguished former ambassador

Dec 21, 2024

BOOK REVIEW: The Siege Within

By Leslie Lopez, Penguin Books, Singapore. Soft cover, 192 pp. US$12.99

Dec 19, 2024 •

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