By Agence France-Presse The 98-year-old, who served twice as prime minister for a total of 24 years – including a period in his 90s – has suffered from several heart problems and has had at least two bypass surgeries. Source: Malaysia’s ex-PM Mahathir discharged from hospital after checks
By Emily Feng The Malaysian East Coast Rail Link is a successful feat so far compared to some other Chinese investments in the country — even if it has blown past deadlines and budgets. (Image credit: Emily Feng/NPR) Source: Malaysia’s a big draw for China’s Belt and Road plans. Finishing them is another story
By Emily Feng China’s global building spree – the Belt and Road Initiative – allows Beijing to build infrastructure across the world and exert its political influence. But things don’t always go well on the ground. Source: Debt and lawsuits are piling up around China’s railway project in Malaysia