ARTICLES

10 Jan 2024

Malaysia’s “Dubai Move”: Nothing to See Here, For Now

Norshahril Saat

There has been recent speculation about machinations to bring down Malaysia’s Unity Government. This detracts from the need to deliver on governance outcomes.

Malaysia Malaysian Politics

5 Jan 2024

Zulkifli Hasan as Malaysia’s New Deputy Religious Affairs Minister: An Analysis

Mohd Faizal Musa

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s new appointee in the religious affairs ministry has the requisite credentials to aid in the government’s bid to resist the rise of the conservative opposition.

29 Dec 2023

2023 Top 10

Same Moon, Different Dates for Hari Raya (Again!)

Norshahril Saat

Some countries in Southeast Asia might end up celebrating Hari Raya on different dates, but this should not detract them from the higher goals of Ramadhan.

2023 Top 10 Indonesia Islam Malaysia Singapore

28 Dec 2023

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On the Horns of Anwar’s Twin Dilemmas

Khairy Jamaluddin

The results of the recent state elections in Malaysia were not unexpected. But the more important thing is Pakatan Harapan’s pursuit of the Malay vote, and what this portends for the coalition going into the next general election.

2023 Top 10 Malaysia Malaysian Elections

27 Dec 2023

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Anwar’s First Year: Performative and Underperforming

Khairy Jamaluddin

Anwar Ibrahim’s ascent to the country’s highest office last year was accompanied by a surge of expectations in his reformist government. One year on, however, his administration has lost some of its shine.

2023 Top 10 Malaysia Malaysian Politics

26 Dec 2023

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Anwar Ibrahim’s Visit to Saudi Arabia: Is His Foot in the Door?

Mohd Faizal Musa

Anwar Ibrahim’s opponents are trying to politicise his recent trip to Mecca but it is not a foregone conclusion that Anwar, and by extension Malaysia, was snubbed.

2023 Top 10 International Relations Malaysia Middle East Saudi Arabia

22 Dec 2023

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Is Malaysia’s “Green Wave” More a Tsunami of Discontent?

Khairy Jamaluddin

In the run-up to elections in six states, Malaysia’s Prime Minister is seeking to improve his coalition’s electability among Malay voters. The crux of the issue is less about a ‘green wave’ sweeping across the country than a wider discontent over the lack of economic direction.

2023 Top 10 Malaysia Malaysian Politics

22 Dec 2023

2023 Top 10

Anwar’s First 100 Days: Passing Grade but Stern Tests Ahead

Khairy Jamaluddin

Anwar Ibrahim has managed to even the keel of Malaysia’s new coalition government in its first 100 days. But his fragile coalition government faces sterner tests on the horizon.

2023 Top 10 Malaysia Malaysian Politics

20 Dec 2023

Malaysia’s Identity Politics Will Perpetuate Exclusivity If Left Unchecked

Syaza Shukri

Perikatan Nasional’s growing popularity among Malaysian Malay voters portends a potential path towards increasing polarisation in society if the sitting government does not do more to engage with right-wing rhetoric and convince all Malaysians to respect diversity.

Malaysia Malaysian Elections Malaysian Politics

11 Dec 2023

PAS’ Prime Minister Candidate: Great Expectations

James Chai

Parti Islam SeMalaysia is touting a technocratic parliamentarian as the opposition coalition’s prime ministerial candidate. Dr Samsuri Mokhtar has his work cut out for him.

Malaysia Malaysian Elections Malaysian Politics