2018/04/14 |
OPINION: Social Media is Running Roughshod over Rural Malaysian Politics
Technological change is reshaping traditional political loyalties in Malaysia.
2018/04/13 |
OPINION: Malaysia's Fake News Law Will Be a Political Sledgehammer
The new law may be wielded unfairly against the state's critics.
2018/03/31 |
The Next Election Will 'Change the Malaysian Narrative'
A panel discusses the future of Malaysia -- massive changes are underway, but the public remains unenthused about upcoming elections.
2018/03/25 |
Week in focus: A US-China Trade War Looms, Myanmar's President Steps Down
A weekly roundup of the most important news from around the region.
2018/03/17 |
Week in Focus: China Begins a New Era; Scandal in Japan
A weekly roundup of the most important news from around the region.
2018/02/21 |
Malaysian Government Uses Barking Chicken to Celebrate Year of the Dog
Some believe that the use of a barking rooster in the Chinese New Year ad is meant to avoid insulting some Muslims, who consider dogs unclean.
2018/01/26 |
MALAYSIA: Activist's Disappearance Stirs Debate about Saudi-Funded Intolerance
An activist vilified for his religion before vanishing is at the center of swirling accusations of religious intolerance.
2018/01/18 |
Malaysian Automaker Proton Offers 'Hokkien Discount'
Proton often offers special promotions to corporate clients, associations and even media organizations.
2017/11/20 |
For Malaysia, the Dream of TPP is Turning into a Nightmare
Jomo JS argues that the original Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement Agreement had little to offer Malaysia — but the absence of the US makes the agreement nonsensical.
2017/11/11 |
ASEAN Must Reform Remittances to Protect Migrant Workers
Goals to lower money transfer fees have not yet succeeded.
2017/10/13 |
'Dangerous Dancing': Malaysian Dance Battles against Ban
It’s been described by UNESCO as a ‘masterpiece of humanity,’ yet the Malay dance-drama style Mak Yong is still banned in Kelantan, its place of origin. Julia Mayer looks at whether international attention can change repressive local laws.
2017/10/13 |
Malaysian's ‘Mother GAIA’ Artwork Calls for Environmental Protection
A new exhibit in Penang, Malaysia features the latest paintings of Jennifer Mourin, an artist known for actively promoting the protection of the environment through her art.
2017/08/30 |
A Roadmap for Breaking Malaysia's 'One Party State'
With the right balance of change and continuity guided principally by a two-stage roadmap, there is hope that PH may just garner enough Malay and non-Malay voters to end UMNO’s corrupt party-state.
2017/08/21 |
This 'Racy' Pop Song was Too Much for Malaysia's State Media
‘Despacito’ was deemed too racy by Malaysia’s state media networks.
2017/08/02 |
ASIA NEWS BITES: CNN Takes Cambodia to Task on Child Prostitution; Growing Concern for Liu Xia; China’s First Overseas Military Base; China Hits Back on Trump Tweets via Xinhua
A quick roundup of the most important news from around the region.
2017/08/01 |
ASIA NEWS BITES: China Bans Uyghur Language in Xinjiang Schools; ‘Narco Politicians’ Targeted in Philippines; US detects Unusual' NK Submarine Activity
A quick roundup of the most important news from around the region.
2017/07/28 |
Malaysia, How Deep is Your Love? Support for Female Leaders Only Goes So Far
Fatwahs have been used to silence and intimidate key women’s organizations supporting Muslim women’s rights and access to justice.
2017/07/25 |
ASIA NEWS BITES: US Plane Dodges Chinese Jet over East China Sea; Protests in Beijing; China’s ‘Unhackable’ Internet; Singapore Link to North Korea Probed
A quick roundup of the most important news from around the region.
