najib razak



Nov 08, 2016 • 7 min read
Democracy in Malaysia

Bersih and the battle to unseat Najib Razak

For the past decade, Malaysian protest movement Bersih has been demanding sweeping political change. But Prime Minister Najib Razak is unlikely to feel threatened as long as the country’s opposition remains weak and fragmented.
By David Hutt • Nov 08, 2016

Oct 21, 2016 • 4 min read

With new budget, can Najib save his reputation?

Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak, who is facing pressure over the state of the economy and international criticism over corruption allegations, appears to be using social welfare programmes in the government’s 2017 budget as a means to improve his tarnished reputation. However, the measures might be too little, too late
By Logan Connor • Oct 21, 2016

Aug 16, 2016 • 3 min read

New Malaysian political party highlights country’s civic instability

The newly formed United Malaysian People’s Party is being used by Prime Minister Najib Razak’s opponents as a vehicle by former leader Mahathir Mohamed and others to gain control of the ruling UNMO, according to experts
By Logan Connor • Aug 16, 2016

Jul 27, 2016 • 4 min read

New measures give Malaysian PM unprecedented security powers

The measures under the National Security council act are set to come into effect on Monday. Photo: EPA/Fazry Ismail The National Security Council act will give Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak sweeping security powers within designated “security areas” in the country. Presented as an antidote to Islamic extremism, there are concerns it will be used to silence Najib’s critics amid the 1MDB scandal
By Logan Connor • Jul 27, 2016