25 Nov 2025 Bersatu’s Muhyiddin Yassin: Why the Rush to Say ‘Good-bye’? Francis E. Hutchinson Recent machinations within some factions of Bersatu against its leader are of interest to its lower-profile coalition partner as the next general election approaches. How fast will the tide turn? Malaysia Malaysian Elections Malaysian Politics
24 Nov 2025 PAS’ ‘Civilisational Outrage’ at the US Rings Hollow When China Gets a Pass Syaza Shukri Malaysia’s Parti Se-Islam Malaysia (PAS) doth protest too much about the prime minister’s engagement of the US, when its own dealings with China raise similar questions. Malaysia Malaysian Politics US
14 Nov 2025 Malaysia’s Failed BRICS Bid: A Blessing in Disguise? Tang Siew Mun Malaysia’s aspired BRICS membership would bring modest economic benefits but sizable political gains. Anwar should tread prudently and discreetly; pursuing BRICS vigorously could jeopardise Malaysia’s ties with the US and the West. BRICS Malaysia
14 Nov 2025 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 Arnold Puyok Parti Solidariti Tanah Airku (STAR) has withdrawn from Sabah’s ruling coalition.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. Malaysia Malaysian Elections Malaysian Politics
5 Nov 2025 Malaysia as a “Second Palestine”: Dangerous Reframing of Siege Mentality Sharifah Afra Alatas|Mohd Faizal Musa Parti Islam SeMalaysia has sought to frame Malay-Muslims in Malaysia as being under “siege” from non-Malay pendatang (immigrants), like the Palestinians under Israeli occupation. This is a dangerous form of false equivalence. Malaysia Malaysian Politics Palestine
3 Nov 2025 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. Malaysia Malaysian Economy Malaysian Politics
3 Nov 2025 Will the East Coast Son Rise Again? Shafie Apdal and Sabah’s 2025 Election Vilashini Somiah Shafie Apdal, long hailed as champion of Sabah’s East Coast, may need to offer more than his “Sabah first” slogan to secure victory in the upcoming state election. Malaysia Malaysian Elections Malaysian Politics
29 Oct 2025 47th ASEAN Summit: Steadiness Amid Shifting Tides Joanne Lin|Melinda Martinus|Kristina Fong Siew Leng Joanne Lin, Melinda Martinus and Kristina Fong examine the outcomes of the 47th ASEAN Summit and assess Malaysia’s achievement as the ASEAN Chair. ASEAN ASEAN Summit ASEANFocus Malaysia
28 Oct 2025 All That Money Cannot Buy: Patterns of Satisfaction in Malaysia’s Happiness Index Lee Hwok-Aun Malaysia’s Happiness Index shows that ploughing resources into health, family life, education and faith yields dividends. Civil Society Malaysia
28 Oct 2025 Malaysia’s Participation in the Global Sumud Flotilla: Solidarity or Pageantry? Mohd Faizal Musa Malaysia made a spectacle of its support for the GSF, revealing the tension between moral leadership and moral theatre in the country’s Palestine policy. Malaysia Malaysian Politics
