November 2022
- Analysis
- World elections
New PM Anwar takes on Malaysia’s racial demons
After decades in the wilderness, Anwar Ibrahim has been appointed prime minister, leading a centralist government. But pro-Malay forces are already circling, ready to attack.
- Emma Connors
Malaysia faces new crisis as poll delivers hung parliament
Without a clear election winner, political instability continues to overhang a country that is facing slowing economic growth and rising inflation.
- Updated
- Emma Connors
At 97, Mahathir ready to serve as PM again
In a wide-ranging interview, the last of Asia’s strongmen says China may be goaded into invading Taiwan, and Malaysia needs a government without “bad baggage”.
- Emma Connors
September 2021
- Exclusive
- Regional security
‘You have escalated the threat’: Mahathir blasts Australia on subs
Former South-east Asian powerbroker Mahathir Mohamad says the AUKUS pact increases the threat of war with China and adds, “every time there is a problem, Australia looks to the west”.
- Updated
- Emma Connors
March 2021
- Opinion
- China relations
Why the Quad’s a big strategic step forward for Australia
It achieves Australia’s two key goals: a regional architecture that balances China’s rise while engaging the US more firmly in the Indo-Pacific.
- Alexander Downer
September 2020
Malaysia's Anwar claims support to replace government
The perennial runner-up has suddenly declared he has sufficient support to topple the government but the King will have the final say.
- Emma Connors
March 2020
Long-dominant UMNO emerges winner of Malaysia's latest chaos
The party tainted by the 1MDB scandal has secured its choice installed as prime minister, less than two years after it was defeated at the ballot box.
- Emma Connors
February 2020
Malaysia stuck in political crisis mode
Almost two years after the historic election result that ended the ruling party's six-decade-long grip on power, Malaysia is in political turmoil.
- Emma Connors
Malaysia spends $7.2b to prop up economy
In the midst of a leadership crisis, Malaysia has joined the global rush to combat the economic impact of COVID-19.
- Emma Connors
Mahathir still PM as Malaysia's king sorts out mess
The king on Tuesday began a marathon series of interviews with MPs to determine who supports whom.
- Emma Connors
Mahathir now interim PM - but not for long
The 94-year-old Prime Minister appears to be behind in the race to gain the support of enough MPs to form a majority government.
- Updated
- Emma Connors
Malaysia's unlikeliest of political comebacks
Najib Razak stands accused of plundering hundreds of millions of dollars, but his political life is far from over and he may still emerge as kingmaker.
- Emma Connors
August 2019
Malaysia plans to extend Lynas licence
The Malaysian government is reportedly planning to extend the company's licence to run its rare earths processing plant, though it could be for a shorter period of time than expected.
- Liz Lee
July 2019
- Opinion
- Rare earths
Lacaze threatens to sue Malaysian activists
With a Malaysian decision on licence renewal pending Amanda Lacaze has decided 'enough is enough'.
- Matthew Stevens
- Opinion
- Malaysia
At 94, Mahathir looks to cement Malaysia legacy
Malaysia's politics remain a combustible cocktail of sleaze and power lust. Still, PM Mahathir Mohamad, 94, aims to leave a country open to foreign investors.
May 2019
Malaysia to let Lynas continue running rare earths plant
Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad comments have removed uncertainty hanging over Lynas.
- Elaine Lies and Aaron Sheldrick
Global investors are losing patience with Malaysia
A year after Malaysia's election, investors are losing patience in the government.
- Liau Y-Sing and and Abhishek Vishnoi
April 2019
- Opinion
- Rare earths
Dissonant narratives condemn Wesfarmers to hostile progress on Lynas
Wesfarmers' value case has been forced to the background by a collision of controversies over Lynas.
- Matthew Stevens
- Opinion
- Rare earths
Lynas' Plan B lands with a familiar ring
Lynas CEO Amanda Lacaze says alternatives have already been developed to deal with the Malaysia crisis: "We are not sitting here wringing our hands."
- Matthew Stevens
Lynas investor lashes Wesfarmers over dealings with Malaysia
Rob Scott-led bidder for the rare earths company has welcomed clarity from Malaysia's prime minister, Mahathir Mohamad.
- Brad Thompson