by Sophie Lemière | Jan 20, 2025 | Blog, Opinion Pieces
Najib Razak’s push for house arrest has reignited discussions about his political future, with implications for Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and coalition dynamics. KUALA LUMPUR: In a country where political drama is as common as the tropical heat, Malaysia... 
by Sophie Lemière | Oct 30, 2024 | Blog, Featured, Opinion Pieces
Former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak is escorted by prison officers during an appeal hearing at the Kuala Lumpur High Court on Jun 5, 2024. (Photo: AFP/Mohd Rasfan) KUALA LUMPUR: In the theatre of politics, redemption is not just a narrative device but a... 
by Sophie Lemière | Feb 22, 2024 | Blog, Featured, Opinion Pieces
Credit: AP Photo/Vincent Thian, File The heir of a glorified line of politicians, Malaysia’s former Prime Minister Najib Razak (2009-2018) embodied the promise of a new era of liberalism in both the economic and social realms. However, history has yet to determine...