ARTICLES

12 Jun 2024

Chinese in Malaysia: Proud of China’s Rise, Yet Fiercely Malaysian

Peter T. C. Chang

Chinese Malaysians are proud of China’s rise as a great power. But they have also forged a separate cultural identity quite apart from China’s efforts.

6 Jun 2024

Guarding Turf, Giving Credit: Malaysia’s Bumiputera Policy Must be Reasonable and Nimble

Lee Hwok-Aun

Malaysians need to find meaningful solutions to Bumiputera policy challenges. Malaysia’s political leaders have a chance to bravely seek change to improve the lot of Malaysians of all ethnic groups instead of maintaining the status quo.

Malaysia Malaysian Economy Malaysian Politics

6 Jun 2024

Malaysia’s EV Goal: Singular Legislation Needed

Sara Loo

Malaysia has a lofty target of installing 10,000 electric vehicle charging stations by next year. This goal, however, needs to be supported by consistent legislation.

Environment Malaysia Renewable Energy transport

30 May 2024

Ulu Tiram Killings: When Well-being is Key

Norshahril Saat

Two policemen were killed by a suspect in Johor recently. In analysing security and religious motivations behind the attack, there needs to be a holistic understanding of social change in the southern state.

Malaysia Malaysian Politics

28 May 2024

Politics in Sabah: Orchestrated Manoeuvres in the Dark

Arnold Puyok

Sabah’s political parties are manoeuvring for political advantage as the state polls loom closer.

Malaysia Malaysian Elections Malaysian Politics

16 May 2024

The Risks and Perceived Rewards of Rising Revivalist Populism in Malaysia

Syaza Shukri

The unhelpful antics of a particular populist politician in Malaysia reflect the dangers of playing up differences when a country needs unity.

Malaysia Malaysian Politics Religion

14 May 2024

Platforming and Free Speech: Academia Caught Off Guard in Malaysia

Benjamin Y.H. Loh

Inflammatory conduct by a visiting foreign professor ignited a firestorm in Malaysia’s academia. The debacle underscores the need for a more nuanced approach to free speech, and a critical consideration of who gets to use the university as a platform.

Human Rights Malaysia

30 Apr 2024

Indonesia and Malaysia: Palm Oil Under Pressure from Substitutes and EU Deforestation Regulation

Fajar Hidayat

The palm oil industry in Indonesia and Malaysia is seeing serious challenges in the form of green substitutes and strictures by the EU.

European Union Indonesia Malaysia

19 Apr 2024

Possibilities in Malaysia’s Difficult Path to a Low-Carbon Economy

Vinod Thomas

Malaysia’s climate action commitments are vital, but difficult to achieve. A three-pronged approach opens possibilities to be a low-carbon economy.

Energy Malaysia Renewable Energy Southeast Asia

18 Apr 2024

Malaysia Must Seize the Pivotal Developments in Myanmar

Saifuddin Abdullah

Malaysia’s former foreign minister outlines a possible roadmap for Malaysia as 2025 ASEAN Chair, Myanmar, and ASEAN to forge a realistic way out of the Myanmar crisis. There is a lot of work to be done. This article builds on the author's press statement of 9 April 2024.

ASEAN Malaysia Myanmar