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The second coming

18 October 2018

Mahathir Mohamad shocked the world when he was re-elected Malaysia’s prime minister earlier this year. With his first stint in charge not without its controversial moments, does the political veteran have a clear vision to…

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Dato’ Sri Idris Jala

17 October 2012

Monocle’s foreign editor meets the man in charge of transforming Malaysia’s economy. Encouraging competitiveness, creating jobs, helping the poor and enabling democracy are his three main challenges.

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Paradise found

21 April 2022

Eclectic influences have shaped modern-day George Town to make it an attractive place to set up shop.

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George Town

15 March 2012

If you’re an entrepreneur looking for a renovation project then George Town has plenty of dilapidated charm and shop-houses waiting for new owners. Adding to its draw, part of the city has been declared a world heritage…

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Asia

8 October 2014

Aeromexico ramps up its flights to Tokyo and Japan struggles with an outbreak of dengue fever.

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Politics

16 November 2017

Malaysia’s sporting MP and why small states should always behave like small states (apparently).

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The Menu - Food Neighbourhoods 147: Ipoh, Malaysia

13 August 2019

We visit Ipoh in northwest Malaysia to sample the city’s famous white coffee, kway teow and Nyonya cuisine.

Radio

The Menu - Malaysia’s food ambassador

19 May 2017

How Christina Arokiasamy wants to bring Malaysian cooking to the mainstream in the US, a top dining tip in Venice and the week’s headlines from Toronto.

Radio

The Foreign Desk - Explainer 114: Malaysia’s election – a depressing choice

9 May 2018

Malaysia’s recent general election left plenty to be desired. But with more young voters than ever before, Andrew Mueller asks why the country has been forced to choose between the scandal-plagued incumbent and his nonag…

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Fly buys

19 September 2013

As the global retail map widens, where do less talked about big spenders such as Kazakhs, Indonesians or Mexicans get their shopping fix? We catch up with the new consumers to find out.

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The Menu - Food Neighbourhoods #373: George Town, Malaysia

27 February 2024

George Town is the vibrant capital of the Malaysian Island of Penang. The bustling city was once an important trading hub within the Straits of Malacca and over the years has been influenced by a variety of cultures, which…

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The Foreign Desk - Explainer 204: Why did Malaysia’s prime minister pretend to quit?

26 February 2020

This week, Malaysia’s prime minister, Mahathir Mohamad, resigned at age 94 – and then took it back. Andrew Mueller looks into what might lie behind Mohamad’s apparent change of heart.

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Trade secret

17 March 2008

George Town, on the Malaysian island of Penang, was a colonial trading hub but after the Second World War it lost out to Hong Kong and Singapore. Now its faded Art Deco villas and relaxed pace of life are luring a new…

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The Menu - Simon Rogan’s Michelin stars and Malaysia’s food hot spot

11 March 2022

British chef Simon Rogan on the third Michelin star awarded to his flagship restaurant, L’Enclume. Plus: why Penang is becoming Malaysia’s culinary hot spot.

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Asia

17 June 2007

Japan's courtroom junkies and China takes a hike to save the planet (and its reputation).

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Glowing for gold

21 April 2022

Malaysia’s favourite sport gets the neon treatment at Shuttle in the Dark. Monocle hits the court.