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Arnold Puyok

Dr Arnold Puyok is a Visiting Senior Fellow at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute. He is a Senior Lecturer in Politics and Government Studies at the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS).

Articles by Arnold Puyok (11)

Why Sarawak’s Abang Johari Cannot Afford to Slip Up

Arnold Puyok

Abang Johari, the premier of Sarawak, needs to win by a convincing margin at the upcoming state polls. This would give his coalition leverage at the federal level.

Sabah First? 2025 State Election Shows Voters Want Results Not Slogans

Arnold Puyok

The 17th Sabah elections evinced a mix of the predictable and the surprising. Despite the show of support for the ‘Sabah First’ slogan, the fragmented politics of the state will continue.

STAR’s Exit from GRS: Much Ado About Nothing?

Arnold Puyok

Parti Solidariti Tanah Airku (STAR) has withdrawn from Sabah’s ruling coalition. But this is unlikely to cause major political shifts ahead of the 29 November state polls.

Sabah’s Ruling Coalition Navigates Treacherous Waters Ahead of Polls

Arnold Puyok

Dogged by scandals and potential infighting within the coalition, Sabah’s ruling coalition faces some tough dilemmas going into the next state elections.

Power Behind the Istana Gates: Musa Aman’s Quiet Influence in Sabah’s Election

Arnold Puyok

Musa Aman, the former chief minister of Sabah, has made a dramatic return as the state’s governor. He is expected to provide the political stability that Sabah needs.