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Two Malaysian Men Sentenced to 23 Years Prison For Bali Bombing
By Aisyah Llewellyn
However, the sentences given to Mohammed Farik bin Amin and Mohammed Nazir bin Lep are far from the full story.
Ex-Malaysian PM Mahathir Accuses Government of Prosecuting Its Rivals
By Eileen Ng
The former leader's claims came a week after his eldest son was ordered to hand over information to anti-graft investigators.
Malaysia, Singapore Agree to New SEZ to Boost Border Trade
By Sebastian Strangio
The planned SEZ is just one of a range of initiatives designed to tighten the economic integration between the two countries.
Malaysia and Indonesia Are Links in Iran’s Drone Supply Chain
By Sribala Subramanian
Companies based in the two countries are part of an "illicit procurement network" that has been targeted by U.S. sanctions.
Borderless Haze Threatens Southeast Asia
By Helena Varkkey
Governments, civil society, and the international community need to work fast to combat the threat of smoke haze in Southeast Asia.
How Should Malaysia’s Government Deal With the ‘Green Wave’?
By Munira Mustaffa and Amrita Malhi
The Islamist party PAS is ascendant, but Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's current response to the group risks doing more harm than good.
Anwar Ibrahim, Anti-Semite?
By David Hutt
The Malaysian leader has long expressed strong, and at times contradictory, views on the Israel-Palestine conflict.
Malaysia Bars Israeli Cargo Vessels From Its Ports Over Gaza Conflict
By Sebastian Strangio
The ban singled out ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd., Israel’s largest shipping company, which has been permitted to dock at Malaysia's ports since 2002.
With 2024 Budget, Malaysia Gets Serious About Taxes
By James Guild
The budget sends a clear message: that Malaysia is looking to pivot away from oil and gas as a major source of state revenue.
ASEAN, Japan Pledge to Boost Maritime Security Cooperation
By Sebastian Strangio
The two sides agreed to complement long-standing economic ties by promoting “a rules-based Indo-Pacific region."
Japan, Malaysia Announce Diplomatic Upgrade, Enhanced Security Cooperation
By Sebastian Strangio
Tokyo announced a grant of $2.8 million to to boost Malaysia's maritime security under its new Overseas Security Assistance initiative.
Recapping the First Year of Malaysia’s Foreign Policy Under Anwar Ibrahim
By Angeline Tan
The Malaysian leader has increased his country's diplomatic focus on ASEAN and the Middle East, while balancing between the major powers.
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