25 May 2026 Rafizi and Nik Nazmi’s “Kamikaze” Mission: A Brazen Double Dare Lee Hwok-Aun Two former People’s Justice Party (PKR) stars have launched their own political party. There is much derring-do in their move, but it is too early to write off the new entity. Malaysia Malaysian Elections Malaysian Politics
8 May 2026 MUDA’s Next Phase: Leadership Transition and GE16 Strategy Ooi Kok Hin Some observers have written off MUDA’s electoral prospects ahead of the next general elections in Malaysia. This might be a tad premature. Malaysia Malaysian Elections Malaysian Politics
16 Apr 2026 Sarawak’s Delineation: A Test for the Election Commission’s Credibility Ooi Kok Hin Leveraging its growing political clout, Sarawak is pushing for a re-delineation of state seats. This could result in boundary changes to federal parliamentary seats and alter the balance of power. Malaysia Malaysian Elections Malaysian Politics
12 Mar 2026 Malaysia’s Unity Government’s 10-Year Term Limit Terminated: What Next? Francis E. Hutchinson The prime minister and his government have little time to lose in pushing harder for reform, if they wish to retain their support base. Malaysia Malaysian Elections 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
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
17 Dec 2025 Sabah First? 2025 State Election Shows Voters Want Results Not Slogans Arnold Puyok The 17th Sabah elections evinced a mix of the predictable and the surprising. Despite the show of support for the ‘Sabah First’ slogan, the fragmented politics of the state will continue. Malaysia Malaysian Elections Malaysian Politics Sabah
25 Nov 2025 Bersatu’s Muhyiddin Yassin: Why the Rush to Say ‘Good-bye’? Francis E. Hutchinson Recent machinations within some factions of Bersatu against its leader are of interest to its lower-profile coalition partner as the next general election approaches. How fast will the tide turn? Malaysia Malaysian Elections Malaysian Politics
14 Nov 2025 STAR’s Exit from GRS: Much Ado About Nothing? Arnold Puyok Parti Solidariti Tanah Airku (STAR) has withdrawn from Sabah’s ruling coalition. But this is unlikely to cause major political shifts ahead of the 29 November state polls. Malaysia Malaysian Elections Malaysian Politics
3 Nov 2025 Will the East Coast Son Rise Again? Shafie Apdal and Sabah’s 2025 Election Vilashini Somiah Shafie Apdal, long hailed as champion of Sabah’s East Coast, may need to offer more than his “Sabah first” slogan to secure victory in the upcoming state election. Malaysia Malaysian Elections Malaysian Politics
