Politics

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters on the White House South Lawn on Tuesday.
Coronavirus

Trump weighs adding Japan to coronavirus travel restrictions

India, Thailand and cities in China announce measures to limit travelers

4 March 2020
Muhyiddin Yassin leaves his house to meet the king on Feb. 29: the new government will be overtly pro-Malay and pro-Islam.
Opinion

Malaysia's Mahathir gambled with his job and lost

New ruling coalition likely to steer country toward firmer Islamic law

4 March 2020
The coronavirus outbreak is fueling sales of masks in Malaysia but threatens to derail economies in the Asia-Pacific region.
Economy

Malaysia and Australia cut rates to counter coronavirus threat

Preventive measures spread among Asia-Pacific central banks

3 March 2020
Malaysia’s Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin signs a document in his office in Putrajaya, Malaysia, on March 2.
Malaysia in transition

Malaysia's new prime minister Muhyiddin: 'I'm not a traitor'

Leader defends rise to power while Mahathir readies challenge

3 March 2020
Muhyiddin Yassin is sworn in as Malaysia's eighth prime minister on March 1 at the National Palace in Kuala Lumpur.
Malaysia in transition

With Muhyiddin, Malaysia's scandal-tainted parties return to top

Mahathir-Anwar spat gifts power to UMNO and conservative Islamic party

1 March 2020
Malaysia's Prime Minister Designate and former interior minister Muhyiddin Yassin waves to reporters before his inauguration as the 8th prime minister, outside his residence in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on March 1.
Malaysia in transition

Muhyiddin Yassin: Dark horse candidate emerges as Malaysia's PM

Ascent to power required snubbing Mahathir and former coalition partners

1 March 2020
Muhyiddin Yassin, the leader of Mahathir Mohamad's party, served as deputy prime minister under Najib Razak. 
1 March 2020
Malaysia's interim prime minister, Mahathir Mohamad, says he has sufficient parliamentary backing to allow him to remain in office.
29 February 2020
A street sign for Wall Street is seen outside the New York Stock Exchange in Manhattan, New York.
29 February 2020
Malaysia's King Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin, left, is drawn into the nation's political crisis.
Malaysia in transition

Malaysia's king to consult party leaders on next PM again

Parliament vote to decide new leader blocked as parties expected to negotiate

28 February 2020
Malaysia's interim Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, left, and Anwar Ibrahim, his long-time rival. (Source photos by Reuters)
Malaysia in transition

Malaysia parliament to vote for a prime minister on Monday

If no one secures majority, snap election is only choice, Mahathir says

27 February 2020
Unveiling the stimulus package at his office today, Malaysia's embattled prime minister Mahathir Mohamad said the novel coronavirus outbreak has deeply affected the country's economy.
Coronavirus

Malaysia unveils $4.8 billion package to fight coronavirus impact

Cash aid, tax breaks and heavy investments to stimulate economy

27 February 2020
Malaysia's interim Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad gained enough support to be reappointed. 
Malaysia in transition

Malaysia's Mahathir aims to form nonpartisan administration

Anwar-led coalition withdraws its support for interim prime minister

26 February 2020
Mahathir, picutured in April 2018, is the only man who can be the glue for each camp.
Opinion

Coalition squabbles and Malay supremacy led to Mahathir's resignation

Supporters' fear of losing privileges has driven Malaysian government further right

26 February 2020
Mahathir, pictured in November 2019, is reportedly favored by most parties to stay on as Malaysia's leader.
Malaysia in transition

Malaysia torn between Mahathir unity government and snap polls

King expected to name new leader Wednesday as 'coup attempt' fades

26 February 2020
Interim Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, left, coalition partner Anwar Ibrahim and Azmin Ali, Malaysia's economic affairs minister. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Reuters)
Malaysia in transition

Mahathir resignation leaves coalition's campaign promises hanging

Leader unable to ignite economy, while foreign relations showed mixed results

25 February 2020
Mahathir Mohamad remains interim prime minister until a new cabinet is formed. 
Malaysia in transition

Malaysia's next leader: More Mahathir?

With politics in disarray, 94-year-old enhances power as kingmaker

25 February 2020
Malaysia's Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad. 
Malaysia in transition

Malaysia's Mahathir resigns amid political turmoil

King appoints nonagenarian as caretaker PM, as rivals scramble for power

24 February 2020
Anwar called the move a betrayal.(Photo taken in Melaka, Malaysia, Dec. 7, 2019)
24 February 2020
People wait at a crosswalk along the Dongseong-ro shopping street in Daegu, South Korea. The country reported 142 new coronavirus cases on Saturday.
Coronavirus: Free to read

Coronavirus: Week of Feb. 16 to Feb. 22, South Korea cases soar again, to 433

US confirms 34 additional infections and expects more from cruise ship

22 February 2020
Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad speaks during the signing ceremony for Bandar Malaysia economic development project in Putrajaya on Dec. 17.
Malaysia in transition

Malaysia's Mahathir: Timing of resignation 'depends on me'

Coalition gives him 'trust' to make decision after APEC summit in November

22 February 2020
Workers assemble cars on an assembly line in the Proton manufacturing plant in Malaysia. 
Automobiles

Malaysia revamps auto policy with third national car in mind

Carmaker shifts gears to next-generation vehicles amid challenging market conditions

21 February 2020
From left: Malaysia's Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, Deputy Prime Minister Wan Azizah Wan Ismail and Anwar Ibrahim. (Source photos by Reuters)
Malaysia in transition

Mahathir looks to resign after APEC as potential new leader emerges

Anwar expected to battle against wife and economy minister for Malaysia top spot

20 February 2020
Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, left, flagged his interest in Thailand's ethnic conflict soon after returning to office in 2018. (Nikkei Montage/ Reuters) 
International relations

Thailand angers Malaysia in push for peace in troubled South

Sources say Bangkok marginalized Kuala Lumpur in back-channel talks with rebels

20 February 2020
A staff member wearing a face mask stands in front of a restaurant on Valentine's Day in Beijing.
15 February 2020