This year in Malaysia: creeping conservatism, censorship, war in Gaza – and some Oscars cheer
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For Anwar Ibrahim, 2023 was dominated by efforts to stymie Malaysian politics’ lurch to the right and push back against Israel’s brutal assault on Gaza. Michelle Yeoh’s Academy Award win provided a bright spot, however.