Malaysia

Anwar Seeks to Put Ally on Malaysia’s Highest Court

Critics point in alarm to bad old days under Mahathir, Najib

Jul 18 •

John Berthelsen

Malaysian By-Election Ominous For Government

Deeper loss a wakeup for Anwar’s ruling coalition

Jul 9 •

Our Correspondent

Malaysia's Anwar Tilts to China

As war in Gaza wears on, PM displays growing distrust of US

Jun 26

The Search Continues For The Lost 1MDB Loot

Look no farther than Rosmah’s jewelry box

Jun 25 •

John Berthelsen

Anwar’s Mixed Record in Malaysia

Concerns UMNO wags the government dog

May 8 •

John Berthelsen

Who Was The Mysterious Israeli Gunman After in KL?

Was he a Mossad operative after Hamas targets?

Apr 1 •

John Berthelsen

Bad Week for Malaysia

UMNO pols fan the flames over a merchandising gaffe

Mar 25

Indonesia’s Jokowi Amasses Post-Electoral Power

Test is to see if Prabowo allows him to exercise it

Mar 11

Malaysia’s Creeping Islamization

When politicians want to go to heaven

Mar 10

The End of The ‘White-Haired Rajah,’ a Borneo Robber Baron

Abdul Taib Mahmud, 1936-2024

Feb 26 •

Our Correspondent

Tunku Abdul Rahman’s enduring legacy in foreign affairs

His easy-going style does not sit well with conservative Malay leaders

Feb 23

1MDB Scandal Author Threatened with Prison

Case brought in Terengganu under dubious circumstances

Feb 12 •

Our Correspondent

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