Malaysia

Malaysia's government is openly intolerant of gender and sexual minorities. Despite appearances, things aren't much better across the pond in Indonesia.

The legal case brought by Sulu Sultanate heirs against Malaysia highlights the unexpected links between present day tensions and European colonialism in Southeast Asia.

The May 13-14 raids stem from the religious right's growing attack on LGBTQ symbols and expression.

The proposal is the latest in a series of criminal justice reforms being pursued by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's government.

The rare intervention by Sultan Ibrahim follows a report of a plot by disgruntled MPs to abandon Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's unity government.

Since the 2014 coup, the country's international activities have been conservative and narrowly conceived.

By aligning China’s Global Security Initiative with Anwar’s Malaysia Madani, security ties between the two nations can be strengthened – including in the South China Sea.

In late 2021, U.S. authorities barred goods manufactured by the company Smart Glove from entering the country due to its alleged use of forced labor.

Malaysia's state-owned energy giant has benefited from the global spike in oil and gas prices, but its long-term future is less certain.

Police investigations into the involvement of LGBTQ protesters in last month’s Women’s March reflect growing prejudicial attitudes in Parliament, activists warn.

Does the recent eye-popping investment pledge from Beijing stack up against the country's recent economic history?

The ongoing maritime disputes have become grafted onto the bitter political rivalry between the Malaysian leader and opposition leader Muhyiddin Yassin.