Malaysia

Malaysia Weathers Another Military Scandal

Procurement bribery allegations and a ‘ye-ye culture’

Jan 16 • John Berthelsen

Malaysia-US Reciprocal Trade Pact Hangs in Balance

Criticisms against Anwar mask his achievements

Jan 15

Malaysia’s Judiciary Boosts Reputation on Najib Verdict

Years of reform appointments pay off

Jan 2 • John Berthelsen

Sabah Electoral Earthquake Threatens National Seismic Shift

Chinese flee Anwar’s coalition

Nov 30, 2025

Australian Blogger Charged in Thai Court for Defaming Malaysian Government

Case awakens fears of transnational repression

Nov 18, 2025 • John Berthelsen

Sabah Party Shakes State Polls With Sudden Exit From Anwar Coalition

Exit won’t directly affect Anwar coalition but complicates governing

Nov 13, 2025

Malaysian Royal’s Lonely Quest to Defend a Fabrication

Johor Tunku continues to insist international footballers hail from home

Nov 6, 2025 • Our Correspondent

Malaysia’s Two-Tier Fuel Subsidy

A subtle divide in a country that needs openness more than ever

Nov 6, 2025 • Our Correspondent

Worrisome Implications of Malaysian Action Against Australian Journalist

Scribe loses defamation case without ever knowing it was filed

Oct 17, 2025 • John Berthelsen

Malaysia’s International Footy Hopes Dashed in Fraud

It’s all a matter of where your grandma’s from

Oct 9, 2025 • John Berthelsen

Thais Arrest Journalist Critic at Malaysia’s Request

Detention awakens concerns over Asean transnational repression of free speech

Sep 30, 2025 • John Berthelsen

Sabah Electoral Crisis Raises Problems For PM Anwar

Scandals, floods, exploitation cause rising anger in East Malaysian state

Sep 22, 2025 • John Berthelsen

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