Dr Francis E. Hutchinson is a Principal Fellow and Coordinator of the Malaysia Studies Programme at the ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.
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Barisan Nasional and Pakatan Harapan: Best Frenemies Forever
Francis E. Hutchinson
Barisan Nasional and Pakatan Harapan are eyeing polls in Johor and Melaka. Due to the importance of these states to both coalitions, it remains to be seen if their pact at the federal level will hold.
Johor’s Unelected State Representatives: Rhymes and Reasons
Francis E. Hutchinson
The Barisan Nasional state government is seeking to increase the number of elected representatives in the legislature, in a bid to increase technical expertise and representation. But there is a deeper motivation.
Malaysia’s Unity Government’s 10-Year Term Limit Terminated: What Next?
Francis E. Hutchinson
The prime minister and his government have little time to lose in pushing harder for reform, if they wish to retain their support base.
Local Polls in Putrajaya: The Perfect Pilot Project?
Francis E. Hutchinson
Local elections in Malaysia warrant a second look.
Building BRICS? Anwar’s Worldview and Malaysia’s Foreign Policy
Isabelle Chua|Francis E. Hutchinson
Malaysia’s decision to join BRICS demonstrates its long-standing adherence to strategic equidistance. It also bears Anwar Ibrahim’s personal imprimatur.