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Mahathir Mohamad has said many times that he will hand over power to former enemy Anwar Ibrahim, if the latter can secure a royal pardon. AAP/CrowdSpark/Aizat Ady Ikram Abdull Ropha

Malaysians celebrate the return of Mahathir and hope for a brighter future

With the 92-year-old returning to the prime ministership, Malaysians have a sense of optimism that the suspected “kleptocracy” under former leader Najib Razak will come to an end.
Malaysia’s Prime Minister Najib Razak speaks in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in February 2018. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)

Malaysia’s dire democratic crisis

Malaysia’s audacious use of dirty politics and pre-electoral rigging to tilt the level playing field in its upcoming general elections is contributing to a global democratic crisis.

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