Malaysia

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 •

Malaysia's Pakatan Government at 2: Foreboding Amid Success

Anwar leaves Reformasi behind, dismaying old allies

Dec 11, 2024 •

John Berthelsen

Daim Zainuddin, 1938-2024

A careful political and economic intellect leaves Malaysia’s landscape

Nov 14, 2024 •

Our Correspondent

Ali and Baba at Play in Malaysia

The treasure in the 5G cave

Nov 5, 2024 •

John Berthelsen

Anwar’s Abuse of Reformasi

House arrest for Najib a stunning abuse of power

Oct 23, 2024

The South China Sea: The Limits of Quiet Diplomacy

The Philippines’ experience provides an alarming reality check

Sep 24, 2024

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