Kuala Lumpur
The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF) promotes democracy, human rights, economic freedom, and curbing climate change. In Asia, we have offices in Bangkok, Jakarta, Manila, New Delhi, Seoul, and Taipei. We also work in Malaysia. In Malaysia we work with 8 local partners. Should you have questions or suggestions about our work, please contact us. You can also meet our team here.
News
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China’s and Russia’s Overseas Campaigns
The apparent success of authoritarian regimes fuels doubts about democracy. Two studies conducted in democratic Malaysia show how China’s and Russia’s propaganda works.
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Europe & Malaysia: Staving Off the Foreign Narrative Threat
Two new surveys reveal how Beijing and Moscow are shaping Malaysian public narratives and opinion — and what Europe can do about it.
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Study on Perceptions of Geopolitics and Regional Issues
A nationwide study examining how Malaysians perceive China, Russia, democracy, and the shifting global order.
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Flowing through the Strait of Malacca: Smooth Sailing or Rough Seas for Germany?
A narrow strait near the equator, carrying 24 percent of global maritime trade: the Strait of Malacca may seem distant, but for Germany this chokepoint represents an underestimated risk.
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Democratic Resilience in the Age of AI
How to shape a resilient democracy in the age of AI? Political and institutional reforms, technological adaptation and regional cooperation, argues the Council of Asian Liberals and Democrats (CALD).
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Freedom of Information in Malaysia: Penang’s Experience and Why It Matters
In the absence of federal FOI law, Penang’s experience highlights both progress and gaps in access to information in Malaysia.
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Why Malaysia’s Economic and Political Outlook Matters to Germany
Following the 2026 Malaysia Outlook Conference, hosted by IDEAS Malaysia in partnership with FNF Malaysia, Dr. Stewart Nixon drew up an analysis highlighting Malaysia’s growing strategic importance and calling for deeper Southeast Asia-Europe connectivity across economic, security, technological, and environmental fronts. As Malaysia and Germany confront shared challenges, from decarbonisation to democratic resilience, the path forward points toward stronger cooperation in an increasingly complex geopolitical landscape.
