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The Australian, 7 February 2010 What’s happening with Malaysia? The country has long been viewed in Australia as not only an especially friendly Southeast Asian neighbour — the “recalcitrant” Mahathir Mohammad excepted, though he’s been retired six years — but also a model of middle-class success and tolerance in... 

By Clara Chooi from The Malaysian Insider Datuk Seri Mohammad Nizar Jamaluddin has accused Barisan Nasional of planning yet another “coup d’état” if the Federal Court rules in his favour next week and reinstalls him as Perak mentri besar. “When the Feb 9 (court) decision comes out, Umno will launch yet another coup... 

Agence France-Presse, 5 February 2010 The United States risked inflaming a row on multiple fronts with China on Thursday, saying the Dalai Lama would visit the White House later this month despite Beijing's fierce protests. But as tensions built over President Barack Obama’s planned welcome for Tibet’s spiritual leader,...