Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has styled himself a reformer, but his government’s prosecution of protesters shows he …
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Tear Gas Erupts as Malaysia Detains Hundreds of Protesters
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia’s capital, has always been a city redolent with tropical blooms. In recent weeks, the country’s opposition has been hoping to add a note of jasmine—of the political, not floral variety—to the air by calling for nationwide electoral reform. On Saturday, however, another scent was added to Kuala …