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
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
