1 Sep 2025 Rebranding of Sisters in Islam: The Need to Judge by Deed, Not by Name Nur Syafiqah Mohd Taufek|Norshahril Saat The rebranding of Sisters in Islam might actually strengthen rather than weaken the group’s long-term advocacy of women’s rights in Malaysia. Gender Equality Islam Malaysia Women
28 Aug 2025 Can the 13th Malaysia Plan’s Bold Education Reforms Pass the Test of Delivery? Wan Chang Da The Malaysian government has announced highly ambitious education reforms, among other things, mandating preschool from age five and lowering the start of Primary One to age six. Education Malaysia
26 Aug 2025 Sabah’s Ruling Coalition Navigates Treacherous Waters Ahead of Polls Arnold Puyok Dogged by scandals and potential infighting within the coalition, Sabah’s ruling coalition faces some tough dilemmas going into the next state elections. Malaysia Malaysian Politics Sabah
25 Aug 2025 Fuelling Reform: Bolder Petrol Overhaul is Malaysia’s Best Bet Amalina Anuar Malaysia is facing a dilemma when it comes to pushing through the reform of its petrol subsidies. It has to stay the course. Malaysia Malaysian Economy Malaysian Politics
22 Aug 2025 Why are Chinese Students Choosing Higher Education in Asian Countries? Koh Sin Yee Chinese students are increasingly opting for Asian universities. With the right policies, Southeast Asia can continue to reap the benefits. China-Malaysia Relations Education Malaysia
20 Aug 2025 Increasing Government Efficiency in Malaysia through a New Act Tricia Yeoh A new Act to improve government efficiency in Malaysia would help streamline the bureaucracy and reduce regulatory burdens. It could be improved, however, by adding some parliamentary oversight. Governance Malaysia Malaysian Politics
18 Aug 2025 Fiqh Sabahi: A Rare Jurisprudential Path Towards an Inclusive Islamic Paradigm in Malaysia Mohd Faizal Musa The Islamic authorities in Sabah have developed an open-minded approach towards Islamic jurisprudence whose inclusivity speaks to the realities on the ground. Islam Malaysia Sabah
18 Aug 2025 Anwar’s Diplomatic Dilemma Khairy Jamaluddin Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has bagged a string of political victories, but he faces a dilemma with Washington’s nomination of a pro-Israel ambassador. Malaysia Malaysian Politics
15 Aug 2025 Can Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Recover Its Lost Ground? Koh Sin Yee To restore its former allure as a destination for lifestyle migration, Malaysia must be clear, consistent, and responsive in implementing the MM2H programme. Malaysia Malaysian Politics Tourism
6 Aug 2025 Saving Malaysia’s AI Dream Amid Shifting US Tech and Trade Policies Tham Siew Yean Malaysia must urgently pursue AI chip supply diversification and supply chain vigilance to mitigate the detriments of potential export curbs and tariff hikes. Artificial Intelligence Malaysia Malaysian Economy
