Malaysia

Is Malaysia turning its back on the West?

Could mediation prevent the clash of civil and Sharia law?

1MDB and the limits of a legal principle.

The Budgie Nine outrage and the rule of law in Malaysia.

Why Melaka and George Town are at risk of becoming ghosts of their former selves.

Politics, economics and religion are to blame, writes Hew Wai Weng.

Malaysians are rallying behind arrogance, antagonism and illiberalism.

Whether it is 53 or 59, an old debate shows why Sabah and Sarawak may not be celebrating independence.

Malaysia Update to examine what comes next for the Southeast Asian nation.

What scandal soaked Malaysia could learn about power and accountability from South Africa and Mauritius.

How modern Malaysia is huddling in the village against the 'dark forces' of the outside world.

Optimism about Malaysia's latest financial scandal is as hard to find as answers.

Mahathir on the divisions tearing a country, the opposition and politics apart.

How corruption fuels Southeast Asia's democratic deficit.

A snap election may be on the cards after healthy returns in West Malaysian state votes.

In a country where cash is king, soon nothing will happen without bribery, alleges former PM.

Malaysian politics braces for a clash of the titans.

Ross Tapsell in conversation with Zunar about freedom of expression and sedition.

Does a tacky logo point to the return of authoritarianism in Malaysia?

Julia Mayer recounts watching the ancient North Malaysian dance-theatre known as Mak Yong.

Manjit Bhatia writes on why the Sarawak poll results mean the death of Malaysia's opposition coalition.

Hew Wai Weng explores various aesthetic forms that are popular among middle-class Muslims.