16 Apr 2024 Malaysia’s PADU Central Data Hub: Reduced Targets, Raised Stakes Lee Hwok-Aun Registration for Malaysia’s central data hub PADU started slow and finished strong but crucial questions that must be convincingly answered remain. Data Security Malaysia Southeast Asia
16 Apr 2024 Analysing Prabowo Subianto’s Visits to China, Japan, and Malaysia Leo Suryadinata|Siwage Dharma Negara A defence minister’s courtesy calls take on a different significance, albeit only slightly, when he will take over as Indonesia’s president in a matter of months. China Indonesia Indonesia Foreign Policy Japan Malaysia
12 Apr 2024 Malaysia–China Economic Relations: Riding the Dragon’s Tail for Structural Transformation Cassey Lee This Long Read argues that strengthening the economic relationship between Malaysia and China can potentially contribute towards Malaysia’s structural transformation in terms of re-industrialisation and greening of its economy. China-Malaysia Relations Malaysia Malaysian Economy
1 Apr 2024 Malaysia’s Carbon Credit Conundrum: For Putrajaya to Unlock the Potential, State Governments Must Provide the Keys Renard Siew Environmental conservation and economic opportunity can potentially converge through generating carbon credits based on Malaysia’s forests. However, the federal government must overcome the jurisdictional complexities that arise from the reality that forest management is predominantly governed by state authorities. Environment Malaysia Sustainable Development
28 Mar 2024 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. Malaysia Malaysian Elections Malaysian Politics
28 Mar 2024 Malaysia’s Sock Scandal: The Sound of Silence Khairy Jamaluddin The situation is tense in Malaysia following a fiery fracas over foot coverings. Malaysia Political Islam Religion
25 Mar 2024 The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL)’s Green Proposition: A Hard Chug Tham Siew Yean Malaysia is seeking to promote greener modes in freight transportation via the ECRL. This is laudable, but not without a set of challenges. Climate Change Malaysia Malaysian Economy
15 Mar 2024 Turmoils and Triumphs: The Political Tapestry of Taib Mahmud’s Reign Lee Poh Onn Taib Mahmud was a shrewd political operator, but his legacy is not free of controversy. Malaysia Malaysian Politics Southeast Asia
11 Mar 2024 Yusfarizal Yussoff’s “Deplorable Mention”: A Man to Watch Mohd Faizal Musa Yusfarizal Yussoff was given a “deplorable mention” by Federal Court justices last month. The career of the up-and-coming lawyer from Parti Islam SeMalaysia needs to be watched closely. Malaysia Malaysian Politics Political Islam
7 Mar 2024 Anwar’s Year at the Helm: Economic Leadership in Turbulent Times Cassey Lee Anwar Ibrahim’s ratings have been sliding as Malaysia’s economic concerns continue to mount. But the prime minister should not be blamed entirely. Malaysia Malaysian Politics
