The political dramas gripping Kuala Lumpur in the past week have not reverberated down south in Johor. With relative ease, Barisan Nasional has taken control of the state assembly.
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Leverage in The Time of Coronavirus
The ongoing coronavirus crisis in China highlights how dependence on foreign inputs can affect export-dependent countries such as Malaysia.
Muhyiddin and Malay Rights: Too Early to Call
A Muhyiddin government will push for Malay rights, but this is unlikely to be done in excess.
GPS in Sarawak: Finding the Way In … or Out?
Political turbulence in Kuala Lumpur and the emergence of two competing coalitions have returned the Gabungan Parti Sarawak to its traditional role as kingmaker
Power Transition in Malaysia: A Messy Mosaic
Political ructions over the weekend have pulled the rug on Pakatan Harapan’s control over state legislatures
A Political Earthquake, More Aftershocks to Come
A manic Monday in Malaysia means that the country could be ruled by one of two competing coalitions
Rigorous Vetting: The Senate Strikes Back?
Too early to conclude that Upper House has found a new independence apart from the Thai military
Apathetic Young Voters in Myanmar? Think Again
The received wisdom about political apathy among the country’s youth needs to be re-examined.
Mass Shooting: Thai Military in the Cross-Hairs
A mass shooting in Thailand has put the spotlight on the military’s involvement in business.
Manila’s VFA Termination: A Win for China and Russia
Manila’s decision to withdraw from the 1998 Visiting Forces Agreement with the United States will benefit China and Russia. Russia’s attempt to cozy up to the Philippines, however, might not be wholly welcomed by Beijing.