#Malaysia

Nick Adams' controversial nomination as US ambassador to Malaysia withdrawn amid local protests and diplomatic concerns

On Dec 26, 2025, former Malaysian PM Najib Razak was sentenced to 15 years in prison over the 1MDB scandal. The court rejected his Saudi donation defense.

On Dec 26, 2025, Malaysia's High Court declared former PM Najib Razak guilty in the biggest 1MDB case. The court rejected defense claims of Saudi donations, marking a pivotal moment.

Malaysia's former Prime Minister Najib Razak, already in jail, has been found guilty on new corruption charges linked to the 1MDB scandal. This analysis explores the political fallout for Anwar Ibrahim's government.

A Malaysian agency is prosecuting Australian journalist Murray Hunter in a Thai court. An analysis of the growing threat of transnational 'SLAPP' lawsuits on press freedom.

Malaysia's High Court has rejected former PM Najib Razak's bid for house arrest, ruling a royal order was invalid for not following constitutional procedures.

The Sabah state election resulted in a major setback for Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim's national coalition, signaling a powerful rise in regionalism and a demand for greater autonomy.

Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim's remarks suggest a hardening stance on refugees, raising concerns for the Rohingya and signaling a shift in regional politics.

An in-depth look at how Sarawak, once a Malaysian periphery, is leveraging federal political fragmentation and its own internal stability to become a green economic powerhouse.

A Malaysian court rejected former PM Najib Razak's legal bid to serve the remainder of his 1MDB corruption sentence under house arrest, ruling a royal order was invalid.