ARTICLES

2 Nov 2022

“Anything Is Possible” at GE15, but Pakatan Harapan Needs a GE14 Rerun

Lee Hwok-Aun

In the lineup for Malaysia’s 15th general elections, Barisan Nasional appears to have an advantage over its rival Pakatan Harapan. To take power, the former can rally allies and partners to its side. The latter must win big on its own.

Malaysia Malaysian Politics

25 Oct 2022

The Progressive Islamists: Can Amanah Triumph Against PAS?

Mohd Faizal Musa

Parti Amanah Negara (Amanah), which was formed from the more progressive elements of the Parti Islam Se-Malaysia (PAS), is turning out to be a formidable rival to its PAS for the Muslim vote.

21 Oct 2022

PAS’s Election Gambit: Having it Both Ways?

Azmil Tayeb

Malaysia’s Parti Islam SeMalaysia (PAS) appears to be undecided over whether to join forces with the United Malays National Organisation or Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia. Hesitation, however, is not indecision: PAS is hedging its bets for more leverage.

Malaysia Malaysian Elections Malaysian Politics

19 Oct 2022

Malaysia’s Anti-hopping Law: Some Loopholes to Mull Over

Sze Fung Ng

Malaysia’s new anti-hopping law took effect on 5 October, five days before it was announced that the country’s Parliament would be dissolved. The law seeks to respect the mandate of voters, but it is not without faults.

Malaysia Malaysian Politics

14 Oct 2022

Malaysia’s Electoral Cycle – Now Two-Level Chess?

Francis E. Hutchinson

Only a small number of Malaysian states are likely to hold their state elections in tandem with the national election. This might not be a bad thing, since more attention might be put on local issues and the quality of state governments.

Malaysia Malaysian Elections Malaysian Politics

11 Oct 2022

Islamisation in Malaysia Beyond UMNO and PAS

Norshahril Saat|Sharifah Afra Alatas

This article explains why the study of Islamisation in Malaysia should move beyond UMNO and PAS. The focus should instead be on how revivalist ideology has both penetrated the state apparatus and been reinforced by developments in society.

Islam Malaysia

5 Oct 2022

Electric Vehicles in Malaysia: Moving Uphill from Niche to Mass Market

Tham Siew Yean

Malaysia has a long way to go before demand for electric vehicles will rise high enough to reduce carbon emissions, mainly because there is no concerted effort to build the charging infrastructure to support this switch.

Malaysia Renewable Energy Sustainable Development Technology

30 Sep 2022

Zahid Hamidi’s Acquittal: Darker of Darkest Days?

James Chai

UMNO president Zahid Hamidi is leveraging his recent acquittal in a corruption case. But the jury is out as to whether the day has dawned for the party going into the next general elections.

Malaysia Malaysian Politics UMNO

14 Sep 2022

Politicised Islam Frays the Fabric of Keluarga Malaysia

Mohd Faizal Musa

Ismail Sabri’s vision for Keluarga Malaysia (Malaysian Family) tries to paint the picture of an administration that is more inclusive than its predecessors, or that it is departing from Islam-centric policies. However, upon closer inspection his rhetoric rings hollow.

Malaysia Malaysian Politics Political Islam Religion Religious Intolerance