Who is Malaysia's King?
Malaysia’s hereditary rulers are about to elect a new king. Here’s what powers he will have, how he is elected and why he might want to be careful …
View ArticleExplained: Malaysia’s 1MDB scandal
1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) is a state investment fund that came under investigation for a multibillion-dollar global corruption scandal.The …
View ArticleHow Anwar Ibrahim and Azmin Ali’s mentor-protégé relationship turned sour
It’s been a long year for Azmin Ali, Malaysia’s Economic Affairs Minister and the deputy president of the People’s Justice Party (PKR), the largest …
View ArticleThe hunt for Jho Low: is net closing on 1MDB’s billion-dollar whale?
Even for a man known as the “Asian Great Gatsby”, 2019 was an eventful year – to put it mildly.And for Low Taek Jho, the fugitive financier accused …
View ArticleWhat's the link between Najib Razak and the murdered Mongolian model?
The translator was killed in 2006 but her case remains a source of intrigue due to her alleged links to a submarine deal and a former prime minister.
View ArticleHow Malaysia got its eighth Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin
Malaysia’s King on Sunday swore in Muhyiddin Yassin – a low-lying political operator best known for his competence as a number two leader – as the …
View ArticleHow the Mahathir-Anwar relationship shaped Malaysia’s politics
Malaysia’s turbulent political scene is the arena for warring factions from both the government and the opposition, but one rivalry stands out amid …
View ArticleNajib 1MDB trial: Malaysia’s former PM sentenced to 12 years in jail and...
A Malaysian court on Tuesday sentenced former prime minister Najib Razak to 12 years in jail and fined him 210 million ringgit (US$49.3 million) in …
View ArticleAmid Malaysia’s political chaos, is the country’s king carving out a new...
Recent months have seen Malaysia’s king take on a prominent role in the country’s chaotic political arena. On several occasions, King Al-Sultan …
View ArticleHow has the Perikatan Nasional coalition shored up its position?
The former finance chief faces accusations including soliciting bribes related to the US$1.5 billion Beijing-backed Penang Tunnel, which he says have …
View ArticleThe nearly man: will Anwar Ibrahim ever lead Malaysia?
There is little doubt that 2020 will go down as an annus horribilis for Malaysia. It’s been harder hit by the Covid-19 pandemic than neighbours such …
View Article11 things you may not know about Malaysian politics
From key players including Anwar Ibrahim and Mahathir Mohamad to the 1MDB scandal, here are the top things you may not know about Malaysian politics. …
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