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Malaysia Court Rejects Najib Razak’s Bid to Suspend 15-Year Jail Term in 1MDB Scandal
A Malaysian court on Wednesday rejected former Prime Minister Najib Razak’s request to suspend a 15-year prison sentence linked to the multibillion-dollar 1Malaysia Development...
Malaysia Deports Myanmar Refugees, Including Children, Despite UN Safety Warnings
Malaysia has deported around 1,500 Myanmar nationals, including children, despite warnings from the United Nations and human rights groups that conditions in Myanmar remain...
Could Najib’s Possible Pardon Put Malaysia’s Anti Corruption Fight at Risk?
Malaysia’s ruling coalition has said that people convicted in high profile corruption and abuse of power cases should serve their full sentences, as reports...
The Malacca Dilemma and China’s Response
The idea of the Malacca Dilemma was first presented in 2003 by Hu Jintao, then China's president, to illustrate a major strategic issue facing...
Can Malaysia Safely Return Myanmar Refugees Amid Ongoing Conflict?
Malaysia is preparing to repatriate 1,476 Myanmar refugees on September 29 under a programme the government describes as voluntary. The move comes amid growing...
Between Trade and Threat: Southeast Asia’s Difficult Balance Between China and the U.S.
Rivalry between the United States and China plays a pivotal role in the geopolitical dynamics of Southeast Asia. There are many challenging decisions to...
Myanmar to Repatriate 5,000 Rohingya Refugees from Malaysia
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced that Myanmar has agreed to accept the return of 5,000 Rohingya asylum seekers currently living in Malaysia. Speaking...
Malaysia Says Myanmar’s New Leadership More Open to ASEAN Peace Efforts
Malaysia's Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan said Myanmar's newly formed government appears more receptive to regional engagement than its predecessor, raising cautious hopes for renewed...
Malaysia Bans Social Media Sign Ups for Children Under 16 in Major Online Safety Push
Malaysia has introduced new regulations preventing children under the age of 16 from registering accounts on social media platforms as part of a broader...
Malaysia Election 2026: Anwar Weighs Early Poll Amid Pressure
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has indicated that he may consider calling an early general election if tensions inside his ruling coalition continue to...