22 Jan 2026 Rabble-rouser UMNO Youth Unlikely to Dent Ahmad Zahid’s Unity Call Norshahril Saat UMNO Youth has pulled out all the stops to persuade the party leadership to yank UMNO out of the ruling coalition. But the UMNO president has different ideas. Malaysia Malaysian Politics
21 Jan 2026 Thai-Cambodian Dispute: Differing Configurations of Nationalism and Legitimacy Soksamphoas Im A durable peace at the Thai-Cambodian border requires a rethinking of how nationalism, history, and legitimacy are mobilised on both sides of the demarcation. Cambodia Cambodia-Thailand Relations Thailand
21 Jan 2026 Heading Into GE16: Desires and Dissensions James Chai Two years from the next general elections, there are dissensions in the ranks of Malaysia’s ruling and opposition coalitions. Observers of the country’s politics will need to brace for volatility. Malaysia Malaysian Elections Malaysian Politics
20 Jan 2026 Malaysia’s Proposed PM Term Limit: Some Things to Consider Lee Hwok-Aun Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s legislation to limit the prime minister’s term to 10 years is a prudent move. This should be paired with fixed parliamentary terms. Malaysia Malaysian Politics
19 Jan 2026 Should Southeast Asia Pay Attention to ‘Spheres of Influence’? William Choong|Joanne Lin What might the implications of the United States’ actions in Venezuela be for Southeast Asian countries? China Southeast Asia U.S.
19 Jan 2026 “Youth Retirement Homes”: A Temporary Fad or an Emerging Industry? Koh Sin Yee A number of ‘youth retirement homes’ in China and, more recently, Malaysia provide insights into the predicaments faced by youth in the two countries. Malaysia Youth
16 Jan 2026 Marhamah Rosli: Risk or Opportunity for Madani? Mohd Faizal Musa The prime minister has surprisingly appointed a neophyte as his new deputy religious affairs minister, but this move may yet pay off. Malaysia Malaysian Politics
16 Jan 2026 The Elephant Not in the Room: Thailand’s 2026 Election Campaigns Sidestep Structural Reforms Wannaphong Durongkaveroj Thailand’s major parties present contrasting economic platforms and could find common ground on some incremental reforms, but deeper structural challenges remain weakly addressed. Thai Elections Thailand
16 Jan 2026 Indonesia’s ‘Haj Village’ in Mecca: A Breakthrough but Strong Management and Caution Needed A'an Suryana The government has launched an ambitious plan to improve the experience for Indonesian haj pilgrims. The question is whether worldly rewards might compromise the holiness and rightfulness of the mission. Indonesia Islam
15 Jan 2026 The UEC Debate Reawakens Identity Discourse Syaza Shukri The issue of recognition for the pre-university exam certificate issued by Chinese-language schools has renewed identity politics in Malaysia. Education Malaysia Malaysian Politics
