24 Oct 2025 Trump in Kuala Lumpur: Upstaging ASEAN? Tang Siew Mun US President Donald Trump’s decision to attend the upcoming ASEAN Summits in Kuala Lumpur has put the Malaysian authorities in a pickle. ASEAN Summit ASEAN-US Relations Malaysia
23 Oct 2025 Malaysia’s Islamic Authorities Risk Sowing Societal Confusion through Hasty Bans on Some ‘New Age’ Practices Mohd Faizal Musa By indiscriminately condemning as heretical some ‘New Age’ practices, such as those involving healing and astrology, Malaysia’s Islamic authorities could inadvertently undermine some Malay cultural traditions. Islam Malaysia
22 Oct 2025 Floating Prices, Fearing Backlash: Economics and Politics of Malaysia’s Petrol Subsidy Reform Lee Hwok-Aun Malaysia’s persistently narrow tax base and declining oil and gas revenue underscore the case for fuel subsidy reform. The Long Read assesses the political context and constraints that shape the policy options available to Anwar Ibrahim’s Madani administration. Malaysia Malaysian Economy Malaysian Politics
7 Oct 2025 Bersatu’s Lack of Discipline Has Given PAS More Control Syaza Shukri|Norshahril Saat Bersatu's infighting has weakened it. Bersatu’s troubles have given PAS, Bersatu’s coalition partner, the upper hand. Malaysia Malaysian Elections Malaysian Politics
6 Oct 2025 Parti Islam Se-Malaysia’s (PAS) Outreach to Non-Muslims and Its Contradictions Syaza Shukri Actions will speak louder than words for the party that wishes to dominate the next government in a multiracial Malaysia. Malaysia Malaysian Politics
30 Sep 2025 Political Hurdles in Malaysia’s Vape Ban Plans Adib Zalkapli It is uncertain if Malaysia will succeed in banning vapes, given the politics behind the issue. Malaysia Malaysian Politics
30 Sep 2025 Malaysia’s Ongoing Opposition Leadership Struggle: Spoiled for Choice? Khairy Jamaluddin Ahead of the 2027 general elections, Malaysia’s political parties are seeking to anoint their respective prime ministerial candidates. This obsession risks missing the forest for the trees. Malaysia Malaysian Politics
29 Sep 2025 ‘Pride’ and Online Prejudice: Not All Aboard Malaysia’s Keretapi Sarong (Sarong Train) Sharifah Afra Alatas What began as a celebration of local and cultural diversity nine years ago in Malaysia’s Klang Valley has been marred by online detractors who may reflect a sharpening of ideological and political attitudes in the country. Civil Society Malaysia
26 Sep 2025 Malaysia’s Royal Rendezvous in Russia: Reasons and Rationale Francis E. Hutchinson|Isabelle Chua The Malaysian King’s visit to Russia makes sense through the lenses of military procurement, foreign policy, and domestic sentiments. Malaysia Malaysian Monarchy Russia
25 Sep 2025 “No Justice, No Merdeka!” Independence Rings Hollow for Sabahans Demanding Justice Vilashini Somiah The “Justice for Zara” protests in Sabah’s east coast reflect resentment against the state’s marginalisation and the concentration of power in the hands of federal and Sabahan elites. Civil Society Malaysia Sabah
