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Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf speaks about Islam in a multicultural world in Washington, DC on Feb. 25, 2011. (Asia Society Washington Center)

Islam in a Multicultural World

Multiculturalism has been integral to the success of America and Malaysia, says Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf. more
In New York on Feb. 8, 2011, former Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia Anwar Ibrahim challenges the West to live up to its rhetoric about democracy. (1 min., 21 sec.)

Ibrahim: US Must Cease 'Ambivalence' Toward Muslim World

Former Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia Anwar Ibrahim addresses implications of Egyptian uprising for Muslim world. more

Rivers of Ice

Rivers of Ice showcases the work of photographer and mountaineer David Breashears, who has retraced the steps of photographers of the past century to recapture images of these mountains and their glaciers from exactly the same vantage point more
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Hopes and Aspirations for 21st century Malaysia

A frank presentation by Malaysian Prime Minister Najib on the way forward for Malaysia and the U.S. more
HONG KONG, Jan. 19, 2009 - Barry Wain offers blunt assesments of Malaysia's "exposed" economy and a lurid government murder scandal. (4 min., 3 sec.)

Malaysia After Mahathir

Veteran journalist Barry Wain identifies endemic corruption as the single biggest challenge facing Malaysia. more
Dato' Seri Mohd. Najib bin Tun Haji Abdul Razak (gov.my)

Malaysian PM: 'Diversity is a Blessing'

Remarks by YAB Dato' Sri Mohd Najib Tun Abdul Razak at the Asia 21 Young Leaders Summit. more
Tsai Ming-Liang (C) discusses his creative process with Lee Kang-Sheng and La Frances Hui. (Photo: Barbara Nelson)

Tsai Ming-Liang on Screenwriting

The Taiwanese auteur describes how his movies gradually come together. more
Director Tsai Ming Liang on relationships and sexual desire. (3 min., 14 sec.) (Photo: Barbara Nelson)

Tsai Ming-Liang on the Difficulty of Sex and Relationships

The acclaimed director on why the people in his movies try, but repeatedly fail, to connect. more
Malaysia's landmark Petronas Twin Towers are enveloped by haze behind the minerat of a mosque in Kuala Lumpur on June 12, 2009. (Saeed Khan/AFP/Getty Images)

The 2009 Asia 21 Young Leaders Summit

Please find the report of the Summit as well as a summary of what went on from on November 20-22, 2009, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia more