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Malaysia's ruling coalition hangs on against winds of change
The coalition that has governed Malaysia since independence managed to hang on in general elections that threatened to upend the status quo, but with possibly its narrowest margin of victory ever.
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Global News Blog Malaysia prepares for its closest election in 50 years (+video)
Economic growth and strict rule have kept the same government in power in Malaysia for more than 50 years, but calls for greater accountability are getting louder.
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Thailand, insurgents sign first ever agreement to start peace talks
Violence has occurred nearly every day in Thailand's three southernmost provinces since the insurgency erupted in 2004.
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K-pop sensation Psy dances into Malaysia's political drama, Gangnam style (+video)
In an effort to jazz the youth vote in Malaysia ahead of elections in which it faces a very strong opposition, the government called in K-pop sensation Psy.
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High hopes for Philippines peace deal with Muslim rebels
Both the government and Muslim leaders trumpeted the deal, but doubts remain over whether powerful Muslim clan leaders will be willing to lay down their arms as promised.
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Peace seems close for Philippines and rebel Muslims
A peace agreement, to be signed later this month, will give the Muslim minority in the Philippines an autonomous region in the south. The agreement is significant after 40 years of conflict, and 15 years of periodic negotiations with Muslim rebels.
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Backchannels In Malaysia, a May Day pay raise, but no victory for democratic reformers
The protesters of the Malaysia's Bersih democracy reform movement appear to have pushed Malaysia into announcing its first ever minimum wage. Electoral reform is something else again.
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After sodomy acquittal, Malaysia's Anwar pressing for power
In an unexpected conclusion to a two-year trial, a Malaysian court acquitted opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim on sodomy charges that he insisted were politically motivated.
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Malaysia opposition leader Anwar acquitted of sodomy charge
After a two-year trial filled with explicit sexual allegations that captivated and polarized the country, a High Court judge took only two minutes to deliver the verdict Monday.
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After mass arrests, authorities shrug off rare Malaysia protests
This weekend's turnout of at least 20,000 protesters, despite government warnings not to participate, could galvanize opposition support ahead of upcoming elections.
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As China rises, Asia eyes better channels for security talks
The visit by Secretary of Defense Gates to Singapore highlights Asia's lack of a strong forum for regional security talks. Asian countries are also wary of being squeezed between the US and a rising China.
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The world in 2011: Trends and events to watch in every region
Monitor staff writers and correspondents in each of the world's regions share what they expect to be top headlines in 2011.
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Malaysia parliament suspends opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim
Opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim, already on trial for sodomy, was suspended from parliament -- further dimming his chances of leading Malaysia.
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Anwar Ibrahim loses ground to rival as Malaysia sodomy trial drags on
The slow-moving sodomy trial for Anwar Ibrahim underscores his bitter rivalry with Prime Minister Najib Razak, who has grown increasingly popular in Muslim-majority Malaysia since his election in April 2009.
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Malaysia cautiously challenges longtime affirmative action policies
In his widely anticipated new economic strategy Tuesday, Malaysia Prime Minister Najib Razak criticized longstanding affirmative action policies – which benefit his political base of ethnic Malays – but gave few specifics on how he would undo them.
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Malaysia opposition embattled by leader Anwar Ibrahim's sodomy trial
Malaysia's opposition coalition is struggling to stay united as their popular leader Anwar Ibrahim focuses on his sodomy trial. Already four lawmakers have defected.
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Anwar Ibrahim sodomy trial poses key test for Malaysia courts
Opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim will stand trial Wednesday on a sodomy charge, which he says is politically motivated. Anwar was jailed for a sodomy conviction that was overturned in 2004.
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Three Malaysia churches firebombed as 'Allah' use tension mounts
Three churches in Malaysia were firebombed early Friday as religious tension continues over a court decision that allows a Catholic publication to use the word 'Allah' for God, which Catholics claim is a long-standing practice.
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Malaysia defuses caning issue – only to confront new threats to stability
Communal tensions over a Hindu temple and the death of an ethnic Chinese while in antigraft investigators' custody pose tough tests for the multiracial government.
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Malaysia's opposition leader prepares for sodomy trial – again
Anwar Ibrahim, who heads an increasingly popular alliance, says the charges are meant to check his rise to power.
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Malaysia's Najib targets affirmative action
The prime minister, his ruling coalition under pressure, vows to end policies that favor ethnic Malays and to boost foreign investment.
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Mosque attack kills 12 in Thailand
The incident comes amid a surge of violence in three Muslim-majority provinces of predominantly-Buddhist Thailand.
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Malaysia's ruling party struggles to stay relevant with new leaders
Amid allegations of corruption and a drop in popularity, the party that has been in power for five decades tries to shore up support.
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Malaysia's top opposition figure makes a comeback
Anwar Ibrahim retook his parliament seat Tuesday. His goal: topple the government.
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