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Asian provocateurs
Malaysia's youngest MP aims to harness millions of newly eligible voters to challenge the country's entrenched political elite with his progressive Malaysian United Democratic Alliance.
Culture
A lease of new life in Kuala Lumpur’s venues, a concrete option for Irish cinema-lovers and the return of a German literary review.
The second coming
At 93, Mahathir Mohamad returns as Malaysia's prime minister — older than Reagan's presidency, Thatcher's tenure and Diana's legend. His improbable comeback carries the weight of a nation's unfinished business.
Get out of town
This month we round up some fine spots for weekend jaunts, whether it's a seaside stay in Japan, a reborn Massachusetts motel or a woodland retreat an hour from Paris.
Politics
Malaysia’s sporting MP and why small states should always behave like small states (apparently).
Ahead of the pack
From publishers to soap-makers, royals to the church, we present the front-runners who will be powering the world in 2016 and beyond.
Asia
A new wall between two anxious neighbours, an election in Burma and Japan's increased links with Africa.
Camera ready
Malaysia’s film and TV industry is a breakthrough star on screen. With stunning settings, burgeoning infrastructure and international tax breaks, it’s beginning to make a global impact.
Asia
Aeromexico ramps up its flights to Tokyo and Japan struggles with an outbreak of dengue fever.
Born to draw
Illustrator Mohammad Nor Khalid, better known as Lat, published his first comic book at 13. Since then, the cartoonist has captured the hearts and minds of children and adults across Malaysia.
