Malaysia politics

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak escorted by prison officers as the jailed politician left the court after court proceedings in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia January 19, 2024. REUTERS/Hasnoor Hussain
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Malaysia halves jail sentence of ex-prime minister Najib

The reduction in Najib's sentence comes amid accusations that the Anwar administration is backsliding on reforms.

Malaysia's opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim holds a news conference regarding Malaysia’s general election results at Subang Jaya, Malaysia, November 20, 2022. REUTERS/Hasnoor Hussain
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Malaysia's Anwar seeks backing of old foes to form government as turmoil drags on

FILE PHOTO: The logo of Malaysia's election commission is pictured at its headquarters in Putrajaya, Malaysia, October 20, 2022. REUTERS/Hasnoor Hussain
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What to expect as Malaysia's split election leaves scramble to form govt

Malaysia's Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin speaks during his cabinet announcement in Putrajaya, Malaysia March 9, 2020. Photo :Reuters
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Malaysia PM defies calls to quit, wants confidence vote next month

Malaysia's Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin speaks during his cabinet announcement in Putrajaya, Malaysia March 9, 2020. Photo :Reuters
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Malaysian PM aims to calm row with king and opposition after protests

Malaysia's Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin wearing a protective mask arrives at a mosque for prayers, amid the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) outbreak in Putrajaya, Malaysia August 28, 2020. REUTERS/Lim Huey Teng
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Malaysia's key ruling coalition ally says will not work with PM Muhyiddin in polls

Malaysia desperately needs new political heavyweights. Photographer: Mohd Rasfan/AFP/Getty
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Malaysia is divided by failures that go beyond any one man

People pass posters of Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohammad and politician Anwar Ibrahim, who was granted a royal pardon, at a rally in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia May 16, 2018/ Reuters
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New battle between old Malaysian rivals Mahathir and Anwar

Malaysia's Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad reacts during a news conference in Putrajaya, Malaysia, September 18, 2019/ Reuters
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Malaysia's Mahathir returns as interim PM amid political uncertainty

A photo collage of Malaysia's Mahathir Mohamad and Anwar Ibrahim. Photo: Reuters
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Intermittent feud between Malaysia's Mahathir and Anwar Ibrahim

Malaysia's Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad speaks during an interview with Reuters in Putrajaya, Malaysia, December 10, 2019/ Reuters
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Malaysian politics in turmoil amid talk of new coalition; markets fall