The palace said in a statement that the 49-year-old ruler had resigned as Malaysia’s 15th king with immediate effect. No reason was given in the statement.
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News about the struggle for democracy in Malaysia. Malaysia is not a functioning democracy. According to Freedom House, the "2008 electoral gains of the three main opposition parties came despite serious obstacles, such as unequal access to the media and restrictions on campaigning and freedom of assembly, which left them unable to compete on equal terms with the ruling party". Also see our section on World Democracy.
Election Reform in Malaysia Still Beholden to Racial Politics
Since the election of a new party, new government has delivered a number of reforms, including abolishing the nation’s sedition law and the death penalty.
It’s Time to End Malaysia’s System of Detention Without Trial
The Malaysian government should promptly repeal laws that permit detention without trial, which might just happen Human Rights Watch said today.
Defections Spark Acrimony in Malaysian Government
Factional warfare has erupted on both sides of Malaysian politics as bitter internal feud brings to close honeymoon period for Pakatan Harapan government.
Malaysia Charges Goldman Sachs, 2 Employees in 1MDB Probe
Malaysia filed criminal charges against subsidiaries of Goldman Sachs and two of its employees in connection with the investigation of corruption.
Why Malaysia Should Keep its Moratorium on Abusive Laws
The Malaysian government should reconsider its decision to lift the moratorium on laws previously used to repress dissent, Human Rights Watch said today.
Wife Of Malaysia’s Former PM Charged With Money Laundering
Former Malaysian P.M Najib’s wife has been charged with 17 offenses including money laundering, after billions of dollars disappeared from state coffers.
Ex-Malaysian PM Facing New Charges in 1MDB Embezzlement Scandal
Ex-Malaysian PM Najib Razak’s legal woes are mounting over the multi-billion dollar embezzlement scandal of the country’s 1MDB sovereign wealth fund.
Ex-Malaysian PM Najib Charged with Corruption
Najib formally charged with a multi-billion dollar scandal involving sovereign wealth fund
Reawakened Malaysian Press Await Promised Reforms
Malaysian journalists are enjoying unprecedented freedom in the wake of the unexpected ouster of a government