2020/02/24 |
Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad Resigns
Prime Minister Mahathir's party has pulled out of a coalition with his long-time arch rival Anwar Ibrahim. The decision is the latest chapter in the pair's political tug-of-war.
2018/11/08 |
'Transboundary Haze': The Seasonal Pollution Plaguing Southeast Asia
A researcher says ASEAN states are not doing enough about the region's seasonal pollution problem.
2018/10/27 |
MALAYSIA: Inside a Failed Quest to Investigate Alleged UK Colonial Crimes
Efforts to investigate an alleged 1948 massacre at the hands of UK soldiers fizzled out at the European Court of Human Rights.
2018/10/04 |
OPINION: Malaysia Must Quantify & Eliminate Its Child Marriage Problem
To end child marriage in Malaysia, the government must insist on compiling accurate statistics, then share the responsibility of eliminating the problem.
2018/09/13 |
Modernizing Malaysia: Port City Sees Pitfalls of Chinese Investment
Malaysia's Kuantan Port worries about lasting environmental impacts after a Chinese infrastructure project was canceled.
2018/09/13 |
Modernizing Malaysia: Protests Force Chinese Builder into Eco-Friendliness
Is the China-backed Forest City a glimpse into the future, or a looming ecological crisis? Malaysians are sharply divided.
2018/08/30 |
How to Understand the Confusing Spellings of Romanized Chinese Names
The different ways Singaporean-Malaysian Chinese communities transliterate names reflect the region's cultural diversity.
2018/07/23 |
Water Tensions Between Singapore and Malaysia Begin to Boil Over
Malaysia's recent election has reignited a longstanding quarrel over water with Singapore, which receives half its fresh water from its neighbor to the north.
2018/07/10 |
Asia's Philanthropy Problem: Growing Wealth, Stagnant Giving
Wealth in Asia is growing rapidly, but philanthropy is lagging behind. Charitable infrastructure remains underdeveloped throughout the continent. Governments and corporations can fix this.
2018/07/10 |
Taiwan News: Typhoon Maria Set to Strike, Land Warnings in Effect
Your daily bulletin of Taiwan news, courtesy of ICRT.
2018/05/25 |
Malaysia's Real Political Struggle Is Just Beginning
The election went smoothly, but the political forecast looks rough.
2018/05/20 |
Week in Focus: Indonesia Terror Attacks, Anwar Released from Malaysian Prison
A weekly roundup of the region's most important news.
2018/05/13 |
Week in Focus: Mahathir's Opposition Wins in Malaysia, North Korea Frees US Prisoners
A weekly roundup of the region's most important news.
2018/05/10 |
MALAYSIA: Najib Concedes Defeat, Mahathir Vows 'Rule of Law'
Najib accepted his party’s defeat and vowed to respect the verdict of the people, but remained defiant about his former mentor’s victory.
2018/05/10 |
MALAYSIA: Deja-vu as Mahathir Clinches General Election Vote
GE14 was the most competitive election in the history of Malaysia, with a voter turnout of 80 percent and a razor-thin victory for Mahathir's opposition alliance.
2018/05/09 |
Najib vs Mahathir: Malaysia Hits the Polls
Malaysia is choosing its next prime minister, the culmination of a fierce campaign between two political veterans.
2018/05/08 |
ANALYSIS: Islam and Identity Politics in Malaysia and Indonesia
Politicians in Malaysia must tread a careful line when stoking religious fervor, Meredith Weiss argues.
