John R Malott

The 1MDB scandal: It's even worse than you thought

The 1MDB scandal: It's even worse than you thought

COMMENT | I thought I knew the whole story. But I was wrong.

Welcome to Washington, Mr Prime Minister

Welcome to Washington, Mr Prime Minister

COMMENT | ‘If you think this visit is going to help you, you are very wrong.’

Did Apandi try to stop Swiss probe of 1MDB?

Did Apandi try to stop Swiss probe of 1MDB?

COMMENT | His decision flies directly in the face of Malaysia’s international responsibility to combat money-laundering.
Dr Jeyaindran, what if you're wrong?

Dr Jeyaindran, what if you're wrong?

COMMENT | What is the harm in allowing for a second opinion of Anwar's condition?

Internationally, it's game over for Najib

Internationally, it's game over for Najib

COMMENT Two Najibs - the fake ‘international’ Najib and the real ‘domestic’ Najib.

Has Malaysia become a police state?

Has Malaysia become a police state?

COMMENT Najib Abdul Razak is now the country's greatest threat to democracy.
If you love the country, why steal from it?

If you love the country, why steal from it?

COMMENT Who are the real patriots in M'sia? And who are the greedy ones?
The world, in unison, slams the Anwar verdict

The world, in unison, slams the Anwar verdict

COMMENT Can you name one foreign gov't which agrees with the decision?
Whatever the verdict, there is no going back

Whatever the verdict, there is no going back

COMMENT Whether he goes to prison or not, Anwar already has won.
Who ordered the ‘hit’ on Altantuya?

Who ordered the ‘hit’ on Altantuya?

COMMENT There are many questions that we would like to ask Musa Safri.
Zahid's letter not worth the paper it's written on

Zahid's letter not worth the paper it's written on

COMMENT 'Like everyone, I wondered why in the world Zahid wrote that letter.'
Teluk Intan and the divine right of rulers

Teluk Intan and the divine right of rulers

COMMENT Umno does not ‘own’ the gov't, its personnel or its resources.
Does God speak a different language in Malaysia?

Does God speak a different language in Malaysia?

COMMENT Everyone is entitled to their own opinions, but not to their own facts.
Electoral reform: How does M'sia fare?

Electoral reform: How does M'sia fare?

NONE COMMENT This is the second of two articles about how Malaysia's electoral system compares to that of other countries.
Why EC's arguments are seriously flawed

Why EC's arguments are seriously flawed

NONE COMMENT Malaysia’s electoral system is clearly out of step with the rest of the world when compared to other countries.
American view of Malaysia outdated

American view of Malaysia outdated

NONE COMMENT In wake of the Bersih crackdown, former US envoy Malott calls on his country to take a greater interest in M'sia.
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Najib's attack on Anwar may backfire

Najib's attack on Anwar may backfire

anwar ibrahim and najib tun razak COMMENT But if he succeeds, American officials will be less likely to express concern over Anwar’s trial.
The get Anwar campaign, Part 2

The get Anwar campaign, Part 2

For all that US$2 million was paid to raise Malaysia's profile with the US, it was money down the drain in the end.
The 'get Anwar' campaign, Part 1

The 'get Anwar' campaign, Part 1

Everyday brings a new revelation about corrupt US lobbyist Jack Abramoff. Also coming to the surface is the Malaysian link in the scandal.
Haze: The facts you should know

Haze: The facts you should know

The haze is back - and with a vengeance. The air quality in Kuala Lumpur today is far worse than it was when I was the United States ambassador in 1997...
Focus on the issues at hand

Focus on the issues at hand

It's ironic that Malaysia spends its political energy on intense discussions as to who would be its future premier but shows little concern to what is happening now, both domestically and internationally.
Anwar US agent claims utter nonsense

Anwar US agent claims utter nonsense

Anwars acquittal a victory for all Malaysians

Anwars acquittal a victory for all Malaysians