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Dr Tricia Yeoh is a Visiting Senior Fellow at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute and is an Associate Professor of Practice at the University of Nottingham Malaysia’s School of Politics and International Relations. 

Articles by Tricia Yeoh (12)

Malaysia’s Social Media Ban for Under-16s: Protection or Overreach?

Tricia Yeoh

Like some other countries, Malaysia intends to ban social media for children and youth under sixteen. However, this sledgehammer of a policy will likely fall short; there are other nuanced options to consider first.

Malaysia’s Budget 2026: Fiscal Reform or Fragility?

Tricia Yeoh

Malaysia’s 2026 budget continues fiscal reforms but exposes structural fragilities such as heavy operating costs and rising debt. These factors may threaten long-term fiscal stability.

Increasing Government Efficiency in Malaysia through a New Act

Tricia Yeoh

A new Act to improve government efficiency in Malaysia would help streamline the bureaucracy and reduce regulatory burdens. It could be improved, however, by adding some parliamentary oversight.

Mahathir Mohamad at 100: Monumental Achievements, Mixed Legacies

Tricia Yeoh|Francis E. Hutchinson

To live a long political life in Malaysia is not unusual; to have a century’s longevity and the lengthiest career guarantees its two-time former premier ‘Dr M’ a unique place in the history books.

PKR Party Elections Will Shape Malaysia’s Political Future

Tricia Yeoh

The upcoming Parti Keadilan Rakyat elections will influence Malaysia’s political future.