Malaysia's Mahathir Mohamad:from autocrat to democrat

Malaysia's Mahathir Mohamad:from autocrat to democrat

Mahathir Mohamad has changed almost as much as Malaysia,the country he first took charge of back in 1981. But old habits die hard.

  • byJames Massola

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Malaysian PM says Australia's European roots will give way to Asian influence
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Malaysian PM says Australia's European roots will give way to Asian influence

Mahathir Mohamad,the Malaysian Prime Minister who for years blocked deeper Australian engagement with Asia,now says Australia will integrate with Asia.

  • byJames Massola
Jeff Kennett on why he's not having a state funeral

Jeff Kennett on why he's not having a state funeral

Victoria’s former Liberal premier,founder of Beyond Blue and chairman of The Torch,discusses politics,money and death.

  • byBenjamin Law
Sex tape scandal grips Malaysia,clouding Mahathir-Anwar handover
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Sex tape scandal grips Malaysia,clouding Mahathir-Anwar handover

A leaked sex tape has rocked Malaysian politics and raised questions about the smooth hand over of power from Mahathir Mohamad to Anwar Ibrahim.

  • byJames Massola
Malaysian PM halts sale of sand to growing neighbour Singapore

Malaysian PM halts sale of sand to growing neighbour Singapore

Officials claimed the Malaysian PM was unhappy that his country's land was being used to increase the size of its wealthier neighbour.

  • byNicola Smith
Russians made a'scapegoat'after MH17 report released,says Malaysia PM

Russians made a'scapegoat'after MH17 report released,says Malaysia PM

Putin has rejected charges against Russian citizens for their alleged roles in the downing of a Malaysia Airlines passenger jet over Ukraine five years ago.

  • byJoseph Sipalan
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'We will allow Lynas to carry on':Malaysian PM gives go-ahead

'We will allow Lynas to carry on':Malaysian PM gives go-ahead

Lynas shares are expected to test fresh multi-year highs on Friday,and kill off Wesfarmers'$1.5 billion bid,after Malaysia indicated it would renew its licence.

  • byColin Kruger
Malaysian government slams Australia's West Jerusalem decision

Malaysian government slams Australia's West Jerusalem decision

The Malaysian government has reacted furiously to Australia's decision to recognise West Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

  • byJames Massola&Karuni Rompies
Malaysia Muslims rally in Kuala Lumpur to protect ethnic privilege

Malaysia Muslims rally in Kuala Lumpur to protect ethnic privilege

The government backdown on plans to ratify a UN anti-discrimination treaty meant the protest was rebadged as a'celebration'.

  • byEileen Ng
Frydenberg takes aim at Malaysian leader over Jewish comments

Frydenberg takes aim at Malaysian leader over Jewish comments

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg said Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad had"form"."He has called Jews'hooked-nosed people'. He has questioned the number of people that have been killed in the Holocaust."

Backlash to embassy review worsens as Malaysian PM warns on'causes for terrorism'

Backlash to embassy review worsens as Malaysian PM warns on'causes for terrorism'

Malaysian leader Mahathir Mohamad warns Scott Morrison that Israeli embassy issue could increase terrorism.

  • byDavid Crowe&Karuni Rompies