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Malaysia

Solutions for Malaysia’s long-suffering refugees

Why asylum seekers must have formal recognition and the right to work.

Malaysia’s refugee policy leaves lives in limbo

Consistency and coordination key to helping asylum seekers.

Malaysia’s refugee shame

It is time for Malaysia to respect human dignity and treat asylum seekers better.

The Edge Media Group publisher and group CEO Ho Kay Tat says it was a duty to pursue the truth after uncovering documents relating to 1MDB. Photo by Malaysian Insider.

Malaysia is cracking up and cracking down

Media ban for alleged corruption reporting another nail in the coffin for Malaysian politics.

Malaysia’s deadly connection

Turning a blind eye to the links between corruption and human trafficking is costing lives.

Dear Malaysia: Mahathir is no messiah

Manjit Bhatia asks whether the good doctor is really the cure for Malaysia's woes.

In Malaysian politics, keep calm and amok on!

How youth, prejudice and mob violence go hand-in-hand with politics.

The law in Malaysia is an ass

PM Najib, UMNO-BN politicians and their cronies remain above Malaysia’s spineless laws.

Anwar Ibrahim addresses a crowd. Will the opposition move on without his leadership? Photo by Firdau Latif on flickr https://www.flickr.com/photos/firdausjongket/

Malaysia’s opposition is not dead: Nik Nazmi

Opposition can seriously challenge in next general elections.

Najib Razak’s gamble

In the face of corruption claims, the Malaysian Prime Minister's survival hinges on economics.

Dodgy deals stain Malaysia’s image

Australian property purchase made with laundered public funds must be investigated.

Malaysia’s 11th Five Year Plan

Prime Minister Najib Razak misses an opportunity with latest economic blueprint.

More bad news for Malaysia’s democracy

Collapse of opposition another blow for Malaysia’s democratic prospects.

Malaysia’s opposition coalition is dead

What's next for Malaysia's opposition movement?

PM Najib remarks on Rohingya

Nicholas Farrelly offers a quick summary of the Malaysian Prime Minister's remarks at #29APR.

Rohingya crisis: nothing from nothing

Friday's summit in Bangkok achieved little. It also shows that states that can’t help others, can’t help themselves.

A missing boat and a missing voice

How the Rohingya have been cast adrift by all and sundry.

Najib’s taxing problem: The politics of Malaysia’s GST

Najib Razak should be careful, reminds Bridget Welsh, as excessive taxation has thrice led to rebellion in Malaysia.

“Children of the revolution” to revolutionary grandchildren?

Ruediger Korff examines the challenges of generational change in Southeast Asia.

Strengthened sedition

The reforms to the Sedition Act bodes ill to Malaysia's democratisation process, concludes Amanda Whiting.

Strengthening sedition

Amanda Whiting investigates the use of the Sedition Act in Malaysia.

Fortifying authoritarian rule in Malaysia

Amanda Whiting argues that the Bill to reform Malaysia's Sedition Act strengthens the authorities further.

Malaysia after Hudud: Prospects for democracy and moderation

An interesting event discussing the implementation of Hudud in Malaysia.

Laclau and populism in Malaysia

Alwyn Lau suggests that populism is effective for mobilisation but not for building meaningful relationship.