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The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF) promotes democracy, human rights, economic freedom, and curbing climate change. In Southeast and East Asia, we have offices in Bangkok, Hanoi, Jakarta, Manila, Seoul, and Taipei. We also work in Malaysia. In Malaysia we work with 11 local partners. Should you have questions or suggestions about our work, please contact us. You can also meet our team here.
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Malaysiakini Triumphs at Malaysia Journalism Awards 2024: A Win for Progressive Reporting
Our longstanding media partner, Malaysiakini, has once again demonstrated exceptional journalistic excellence by winning four gold awards at the MPI-Petronas Malaysia Journalism Awards 2024 last week.
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Learning about Coalition Building in Gummersbach
Chin-Huat Wong, a professor and political scientist from Sunway University, Malaysia, went on a week-long trip worth of learning and networking in Gummersbach. Wong was in a familiar element. He was among seasoned politicians and activists, eager to exchange experiences, ideas, and burning questions. So, what did he discover about coalition building and strategic partnership? Read more of his extensive recounting in Gummersbach here.
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“Fighting Starts When Talking Stops”: The South China Sea Conflict in the Light of a New US Foreign Policy
Donald Trump's second term in office is causing unrest in the Pacific. Many countries bordering the South China Sea fear that US support will wane and that China's behaviour could become even more aggressive. Will Trump's isolationism also affect the Indo-Pacific region, giving China ‘free rein’?
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Will the BRICS States or Donald Trump Reshape the Liberal World Order?
The liberal world order is under pressure: while the BRICS states are building alternative structures, Trump is pursuing an ‘America First’ policy. Who will shape the future of the global order?
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Meeting with PKR: Strengthening Partnership and Commitment towards a Better Democracy in Malaysia
On February 26, 2025, Friedrich Naumann Foundation (FNF) Malaysia had the pleasure of meeting one of our partners, Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR/KEADILAN) represented by H.E. Fuziah Salleh. In addition to her official position in the government as Deputy Minister for Domestic Trade & Cost of Living, H.E. Fuziah also serves as the Secretary-General of Parti Keadilan Rakyat.
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Malaysia Outlook Conference 2025: Strengthening Regional Security and Democracy in ASEAN
The Malaysia Outlook Conference, organised annually by IDEAS Malaysia in partnership with FNF Malaysia, continues in 2025 with a timely theme that coincides with Malaysia’s ASEAN
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Flashlight on the Upcoming German Federal Election, What’s in it for Malaysia?
On January 21, 2025, Friedrich Naumann Foundation (FNF) Malaysia hosted a dinner event attended by our partners and IAF alumni in Malaysia. On this occasion, Dr. Stefan Diederich, FNF Project Director Malaysia, delivered an update regarding the current political situation in Germany, beginning with a brief probe into German government coalition history and continuing with an analysis on more recent coalition dynamics.
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