- March 12th, 2025
Malaysia’s high-profile 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) corruption case, former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has been ordered by the Kuala Lumpur High Court to present his defense on 25 counts of abuse of power and money laundering. Judge Collin Lawrence...
In the aftermath of Tropical Storm Kristine (also referred to as Trami), which recently caused severe flooding and landslides across the Philippines, the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) has initiated a major Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) mission to...
As the green transition takes on greater significance around the world, policymakers, industry players, and other stakeholders are changing the way they look at economic priorities. Malaysia, under Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, has embarked on its own path to sustainable...
Malaysian authorities have staunchly defended their controversial decision to evict hundreds of sea nomads from their homes off the coast of Sabah state, asserting that the move was necessary to bolster security and tackle cross-border crime. More than 500 individuals...
In 2023, Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's Unity Government faced an uncertain mandate, polarized political climate, and state government elections. Despite a more secure position, Anwar will face an increasingly impatient electorate in 2024. The November 2022 general election did...
Malaysia's problems are often linked to race, with the country's history being shaped by the events of May 13, 1969, which led to affirmative action policies towards Bumiputeras. Article 153 of Malaysia's Constitution grants the King of Malaysia the responsibility...
Malaysia's 17th king, Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar, will become the country's 17th since independence. He will ascend the throne on January 31, bringing an active leadership style that could help expedite Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's policy reforms. Despite the monarchy's largely...
In 2019, the Malaysian Human Rights Commission (Suhakam) found that Amri Che Mat and Pastor Raymond Koh were victims of enforced disappearance by members of the Special Branch. Both abductions were conducted by a professional force, indicating extra-judicial action above...