The Irish Times

Malaysia thrown into turmoil as PM Mahathir Mohamad resigns

Decision by 94-year-old leader threatens future of southeast Asian country’s ruling coalition

Mon Feb 24 2020 - 17:37

Najib recasts himself as man of the people as trial begins

All eyes on judiciary in case of former PM accused in Malaysian state fund corruption scandal

Wed Apr 03 2019 - 15:47

Malaysia’s former PM Najib on trial in first of multiple corruption cases

Leader once considered untouchable faces prospect of decades in prison if convicted

Wed Apr 03 2019 - 11:54

Remaking a country: Malaysia’s new leaders get to work

Root-and-branch reform under way as regime that ruled for half a century is dismantled

Wed May 23 2018 - 12:00

Malaysia police search home and offices of former PM Najib

Days after election defeat, armed police carry out raid in connection with graft inquiry

Thu May 17 2018 - 12:06

The Irish Times view on Malaysia’s election: a plea for new politics

Voters stand up for civil freedoms and an end to corruption

Wed May 16 2018 - 00:02

Malaysia’s jailed opposition leader Anwar to get ‘full pardon’

New PM Mahathir Mohamad says king is willing to pardon rival turned ally

Fri May 11 2018 - 10:45

Mahathir Mohamad (92) sworn in as Malaysia PM after huge upset

Mahathir, the oldest elected leader in world, ends ruling coalition’s six-decade reign

Thu May 10 2018 - 16:50

Ex-Malaysia leader joins anti-government protests

Mahathir Mohamad calls for ‘people’s power’ to topple prime minister Najib Razak

Sun Aug 30 2015 - 15:52

Opening doors with an Irish passport

Convivial, neutral, historically unaligned and tapping into the diaspora provided unique access on world affairs

Wed Oct 22 2014 - 12:43

Pressure grows on Malaysia as search for flight MH370 goes on

Australia alone searching area of 600,000 sq km for missing aircraft

Tue Mar 18 2014 - 22:12

Search for Malaysia plane expanded significantly as mystery deepens

Focus of investigation switches to passengers and crew

Mon Mar 17 2014 - 01:06

Malaysia opposition leader convicted of sodomy ahead of election

Human Rights Watch calls case ‘politically motivated persecution’

Fri Mar 07 2014 - 10:29

Malaysian ruling coalition retains power despite worst electoral showing

Performance may result in prime minister stepping down by year end

Tue May 07 2013 - 06:00

Malaysia PM in call for unity after disputed win

Najib Razak faces limited future after worst electoral showing

Mon May 06 2013 - 09:04

Ruling National Front coalition takes early lead in Malaysian general election

Opposition Anwar grouping aims to unseat coalition after 56 years

Mon May 06 2013 - 06:00