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Malaysia politics
Malaysia Seeks Gag Order on Ex-PM Najib’s Royal Document Case
By Sebastian Strangio
The former leader is seeking to convert his current prison sentence, handed down for his involvement in the 1MDB corruption scandal, to house arrest.
Should AI Convert to Islam?
By Sophie Lemière
Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has urged programmers to infuse "Islamic" values into tech.
Malaysia’s Anwar Denies Covering Up Document Permitting Ex-Leader’s House Arrest
By Sebastian Strangio
Najib Razak claims that an unpublished royal order permits him to serve the remainder of his corruption-related sentence at home.
Court Grants Ex-Malaysian PM Najib Appeal in House Arrest Ruling
By Sebastian Strangio
The former leader is leaving no leaf unturned in his bid to serve his remaining corruption sentence under house arrest.
Anwar Ibrahim’s ‘Postnormal Times MADANI Exhibition’ Aims to Change Malaysia’s Conversation
By Amrita Malhi
The Kuala Lumpur exhibition challenges the exclusionary narratives advanced by the Malay right-wing. But are the country’s two political camps talking past each other?
Malaysian Police Arrest Satirical Artist Over Caricatures of Sabah Governor
By Sebastian Strangio
Fahmi Reza is being investigated under the Sedition Act for making fun of newly appointed state governor Musa Aman.
Ex-Malaysian PM Mahathir Denies Betraying Country Over Island Dispute
By Sebastian Strangio
A royal commission of inquiry has recommended that the former leader face “criminal investigations” for dropping claims to two islets in a dispute with Singapore.
Former Malaysian Finance Minister Daim Zainuddin Dies at Age 86
By Sebastian Strangio
The lawyer-turned-businessman was a key economic powerbroker under former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad.
Anwar Ibrahim, Malaysia’s Mini-Mahathir, Isn’t ‘Father of the Nation’
By David Hutt
The Malaysian leader's response to recent developments in the 1MDB corruption scandal was tone-deaf and dismissive.
Malaysian Court Rules Evidence Sufficient for Second 1MDB Trial to Proceed
By Sebastian Strangio
Former Prime Minister Najib Razak has been ordered to enter his defense against four charges of abuse of power and 21 charges of money laundering.
House Arrest Bill Not Related to Najib Case, Malaysia’s Government Says
By Sebastian Strangio
The timing of the proposed law has given rise to speculation that it might be used to free former Prime Minister Najib Razak from prison.
Former Malaysian PM Najib Apologizes for 1MDB, Again Claims Innocence
By Sebastian Strangio
The former leader said that he had already been punished politically and should not also be “legally victimized.”
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