Dr Azmil Tayeb is a Visiting Senior Fellow at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute. He is an Associate Professor at the School of Social Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia.
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Articles by Azmil Tayeb (6)
Can PAS “Sell” Its Technocratic Record?
Azmil Tayeb
Parti Islam SeMalaysia is trying to show voters that it has a record of solid governance. Its record, however, has been patchy.
Why PAS Wants to Avoid Going Solo
Azmil Tayeb
Parti Islam SeMalaysia is unlikely to fly solo as it prepares for the upcoming 16th General Election in Malaysia.
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.