EDITORIAL Malaysian election sends shockwaves across South-East Asia*

The election of a coalition government headed by retired Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad marks the end of 61 years of one-party government in Malaysia, a rejection of corruption, and a clear signal that the people of Malaysia want a new direction for the predominantly Muslim country.


Fresh out of prison: Anwar Ibrahim

Since Malaysia broke with Singapore, the country has been run by the party that represented Malays and Islam, the Barisan Nasional. The party ran the…

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