How Long a Shadow will the 1MDB Scandal Cast on Malaysia’s Economy?

How Long a Shadow will the 1MDB Scandal Cast on Malaysia’s Economy?

By now, most of the world knows about the scandal gripping Malaysia’s government.  If you’re new to the issue, the nutshell version is that Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has been accused of funneling some $700 million into his personal accounts through a “strategic development fund” called 1MDB that is…

Malaysia Dropping the Ball as ASEAN Chair

Malaysia Dropping the Ball as ASEAN Chair

For the first time in 10 years, Malaysia is official chair of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN).  This honor rotates each year between member nations, and carries with it expectations of high achievement.  As one of ASEAN’s five founding members, Malaysia especially has been expected to lead…

Malaysian Politics: in Need of Refocus

Malaysian Politics: in Need of Refocus

At present, Malaysia finds itself in dire straits.  Prime Minister Najib Razak is at the center of an international scandal involving his alleged embezzlement of $700 million.  Two enormous protests have resulted (one anti-government and one pro-Malaysian pride) which have divided the country and brought race politics into the foreground. …

1MDB Now Under Investigation by Six Countries

1MDB Now Under Investigation by Six Countries

Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak is at the center of a scandal involving what could be billions of dollars, and the case has blown up into a multinational episode of epic proportion. The case of Najib’s allegedly smuggling well over $700 million of government money into his personal accounts through…

Malaysian Government Blocks UK Environmental Site over Corruption News

Malaysian Government Blocks UK Environmental Site over Corruption News

Malaysia has blocked all access to Sarawak Report, a UK activism news portal reporting on deforestation and corruption in Malaysia. The comprehensive Internet ban came shortly after Sarawak Report produced a series of articles detailing Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak’s alleged embezzlement of US$700m. The Report’s coverage detailed an investigation…