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Malaysia’s Anwar promises ‘full disclosure’ as ‘corporate mafia’ scandal grows

Malaysia’s government will publicly release the findings of a special task force on corporate malfeasance in three months, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Tuesday, as his admi...

What Malaysia’s Recent State Election Results Say About the Country’s Political Direction

Oh Ei Sun of the Singapore Institute of International Affairs discusses the outcome of the recent elections in Johor and Negeri Sembilan.

Malaysia's UMNO rattles Anwar but lacks path out of coalition

Can Malaysian reform party Bersama survive a founders’ scandal?

A Malaysian reform party led by two former cabinet ministers faces a new test ahead of a crucial state election after one of its founders was sidelined over an alleged religious mo...

Malaysia’s opposition bloc declared invalid, but limited gains for Anwar

Malaysia’s main opposition coalition lost its registration on Tuesday, just 11 days before nominations for a state election, drawing accusations that Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s...

Armizan: Political maturity key to keeping unity govt stable

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 31 — Political maturity and the awareness of balancing political rights with the responsibility...

Reforms on Malaysia’s ‘draconian’ Peaceful Assembly Act encounter further delays

“Announcements of reform alone are not enough, as people are still being arrested, investigated, and intimidated for speaking out.”

Malaysia’s Top Crook Gets Leniency

Reformers who had pinned hope on Anwar to clean things up are enraged.

Malaysia furor after ex-PM wins house arrest

Malaysia’s ruling PH restates anti-corruption pledge as Najib’s potential pardon looms

Malaysia’s ruling Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition has doubled down on its pledge to stamp out corruption, as all eyes turn to the country’s Pardons Board, which is reportedly set to...

Malaysia’s oil-rich Sarawak heads to polls, forcing Anwar into yet another federal test

Malaysia’s oil-rich Sarawak state will dissolve its assembly on Monday in a test of political strength for a powerful regional coalition whose support has become crucial to Prime M...

Azalina: Malaysians want political funding law before GE16; political parties’ buy-in needed to avoid delay

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 — Malaysians have voiced their desire for Malaysia to have a political financing law to regul...

Asia’s Democracy Is Being Rewired: An Early Warning for Global Democracy

The emerging contest in the region is between open political systems and “managed” political systems – where citizens are manipulated instead of simply repressed.

Anwar cites cases of corporate owners forced to sell firms over political interference

 KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 — The government inherited a system lacking transparency, allowing corporate crimes and...

Umno seeks early Malaysian election to cement conservative Malay bloc

Malaysia’s once-dominant Umno party has given its clearest indication yet that it will break with the country’s current ruling alliance, after its president called on Friday for a...

Wan Junaidi calls for mature, inclusive Malaysia as nation marks Malaysia Day

KUCHING, Sept 16 — Malaysia Day should serve as a national platform for reflection to assess how far the country h...

US denies it tried to influence Malaysia’s political leadership in 2014

The US rejected a claim by Malaysia’s opposition Islamist party that Washington once sought to influence the country’s choice of political leadership, calling the allegation false....

Malaysia will not join US-backed Board of Peace, will monitor actions over Palestinian rights

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 — Malaysia will not join the US-backed Board of Peace (BOP) but will continue monitoring its...

EC reaffirms commitment to fairness and transparency on 69th anniversary

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 — The Election Commission (EC), which marks its 69th anniversary today, has reaffirmed its co...

Malaysia's Anwar targets cost-of-living woes after election setbacks

Malaysia cuts income tax and raises wage floors as election approaches

Anwar vows tighter governance as Madani Government moves to seal leaks and abuse of power

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 — The government will continue to strengthen public service governance and integrity to combat...

Will Malaysia’s Umno pull the plug on coalition partner PH?

The political impasse in Malaysia’s government has regressed to a game of chicken, experts say, with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and the former ruling Umno party trading barbs and...

Malaysia’s Anwar set to unveil crowd-pleasing budget as political pressure rises

Malaysia’s Anwar Ibrahim is expected to roll out a populist budget on Friday aimed at placating voter concerns over the cost of living and access to essential services, experts say...