22 Jan 2026 Rabble-rouser UMNO Youth Unlikely to Dent Ahmad Zahid’s Unity Call Norshahril Saat UMNO Youth has pulled out all the stops to persuade the party leadership to yank UMNO out of the ruling coalition. But the UMNO president has different ideas. Malaysia Malaysian Politics
21 Jan 2026 Heading Into GE16: Desires and Dissensions James Chai Two years from the next general elections, there are dissensions in the ranks of Malaysia’s ruling and opposition coalitions. Observers of the country’s politics will need to brace for volatility. Malaysia Malaysian Elections Malaysian Politics
20 Jan 2026 Malaysia’s Proposed PM Term Limit: Some Things to Consider Lee Hwok-Aun Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s legislation to limit the prime minister’s term to 10 years is a prudent move. This should be paired with fixed parliamentary terms. Malaysia Malaysian Politics
19 Jan 2026 “Youth Retirement Homes”: A Temporary Fad or an Emerging Industry? Koh Sin Yee A number of ‘youth retirement homes’ in China and, more recently, Malaysia provide insights into the predicaments faced by youth in the two countries. Malaysia Youth
16 Jan 2026 Marhamah Rosli: Risk or Opportunity for Madani? Mohd Faizal Musa The prime minister has surprisingly appointed a neophyte as his new deputy religious affairs minister, but this move may yet pay off. Malaysia Malaysian Politics
15 Jan 2026 The UEC Debate Reawakens Identity Discourse Syaza Shukri The issue of recognition for the pre-university exam certificate issued by Chinese-language schools has renewed identity politics in Malaysia. Education Malaysia Malaysian Politics
31 Dec 2025 2025 Top 10 Why Students from China Are Picking Malaysia over Traditional Destinations Koh Sin Yee Mainland Chinese student numbers in Malaysian universities have surged recently, driven by affordability, proximity, and cultural familiarity, as well as restrictions in traditional study destinations such as the US. 2025 Top 10 China China-Malaysia Relations Education Malaysia
30 Dec 2025 2025 Top 10 After Langkasuka Project Failure, Sanusi Takes Another Punt at Penang Amrita Malhi Kedah’s Chief Minister Sanusi Nor has sought to blame his state’s current financial woes on historical wrongs that need to be righted. But he has other motivations too. 2025 Top 10 Malaysia Malaysian Politics
29 Dec 2025 2025 Top 10 Johor’s Data Centres: Implications for the Talent Landscape Sara Loo Despite Johor’s data centre boom, there are concerns about the number and quality of jobs they can generate. But demand is rising for skilled workers in ancillary industries, notably construction. 2025 Top 10 Malaysia Malaysian Economy Technology
22 Dec 2025 Beyond Autonomy: The Ripple Effects of Sabah Elections on Federal Power Lee Hwok-Aun|Adib Zalkapli Pakatan Harapan’s poor performance at the Sabah state elections has weakened its bargaining power vis-à-vis ruling coalitions in Sabah and Sarawak. It will need their support to form the next federal government. Malaysia Malaysian Elections Malaysian Politics
