Corruption scandals like 1MDB are no surprise if you look at the history of Malaysian politics, writes Tom Pepinsky.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.