Dr Azmil Tayeb was a Visiting Senior Fellow at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute. He is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Social Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia.
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Articles by Azmil Tayeb (4)
Can Bersatu Go It Alone?
Azmil Tayeb
This Long Read assesses Bersatu’s prospects for going it alone in the event that Perikatan Nasional (PN) implodes. It argues that its best chance lies in winning seats that used to be UMNO strongholds but are now under PN.
Anwar’s Tried and Failed Strategy to Woo Malay Voters
Azmil Tayeb
Anwar’s gambit to out-Islamise his Islamist political opponents has failed to gain traction. He should stop offering a “lite” version of his opponents’ Islamist agenda and tout a more progressive and inclusive narrative.
Populism, Pietism and Pragmatism in the Kedah State Election
Azmil Tayeb
Whether the unlikely partnership of Pakatan Harapan and Barisan Nasional can wrest Kedah from Perikatan Nasional would require an extraordinary alignment of the stars.
PAS’s Election Gambit: Having it Both Ways?
Azmil Tayeb
Malaysia’s Parti Islam SeMalaysia (PAS) appears to be undecided over whether to join forces with the United Malays National Organisation or Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia. Hesitation, however, is not indecision: PAS is hedging its bets for more leverage.