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
25 Sep 2025 Malaysia’s Fifth-Generation Fighter Jet Problem: Can the Kaan Make the Cut? Ian Storey Given its ageing fleet of fighter jets, Malaysia needs to get a plane soon. But its choices are limited. China Malaysia Military South Korea U.S.
24 Sep 2025 The Newly Appointed Mufti of Malaysia’s Federal Territories Faces Formidable Challenges Mohd Faizal Musa The new mufti has enjoyed support but is under considerable scrutiny. His position on key matters bodes well for a moderate and inclusive administration of this office. Malaysia Malaysian Politics
10 Sep 2025 The 13th Malaysia Plan: Distinctive and Difficult Aspirations Lee Hwok-Aun The 13th Malaysia Plan focuses on the need to thrive based on economic complexity. While the term is fairly new, the challenges of transitioning the economy to a higher value-added one remain the same. Malaysia Malaysian Economy Malaysian Politics
8 Sep 2025 Anti-Shia Conspiracies in Malaysia: The Need to Study the End of Times Amirul Adli Rosli Growing anti-Shia sentiment in Malaysia underscores the prevalence of apocalyptic views among Muslims in the country. Islam Malaysia Religion
4 Sep 2025 Chinese Chambers of Commerce: Balancing Malaysia-China Ties and Domestic Divides Peter T. C. Chang As Malaysia’s Chinese chambers of commerce foster ties with China and represent new Chinese migrants, they must address concerns that their roles deepen existing socio-economic divides along ethnic lines. China China-Malaysia Relations Malaysia
