19 Sep 2023 Anwar’s Unity Government: Striding Forward or Just Moonwalking? Francis E. Hutchinson Anwar Ibrahim’s Unity Government has survived some stern electoral tests of late. But he has his work cut out going forward. Malaysia Malaysian Elections Malaysian Politics
7 Sep 2023 PAS’ Over-confidence Might Be Its Undoing James Chai PAS appears to be riding a wave of confidence after its solid wins in the recent state elections. It should be more circumspect. Malaysia Malaysian Elections
6 Sep 2023 Barisan Nasional and FELDA: A Depleted “Fixed Deposit” Kevin Zhang FELDA seats used to be a veritable vote bank for Barisan Nasional. This is no longer the case. Malaysia Malaysian Elections
18 Aug 2023 Malaysia’s State Elections: Surprisingly Unremarkable Kai Ostwald Numerous interpretations have been offered for the recent state elections in Malaysia. They may offer some truth, but the results also conform with general expectations for a mid-term election that have little to do with the specifics of Malaysia. Malaysia Malaysian Elections
18 Aug 2023 Increased Cybertrooper Activity in Malaysia’s State Elections and Increased Voter Apathy on Social Media Benjamin Y.H. Loh|Sarah Ali The ugliness on social media during the campaigning for last week’s Malaysian state elections may mark an irreversible trend in the country’s politics, and not for the better. Malaysia Malaysian Elections Social Media
17 Aug 2023 On the Horns of Anwar’s Twin Dilemmas Khairy Jamaluddin The results of the recent state elections in Malaysia were not unexpected. But the more important thing is Pakatan Harapan’s pursuit of the Malay vote, and what this portends for the coalition going into the next general election. Malaysia Malaysian Elections
15 Aug 2023 Malaysia’s State Elections: When “Referendum” Takes Precedence over Reformasi Norshahril Saat It may well be true that not much has changed after the six state elections in Malaysia last week. But much of the political ground – specifically among Malay voters – has shifted towards the opposition. Malaysia Malaysian Elections
11 Aug 2023 Perikatan Nasional Lacks A Game-changing Chief in Negeri Sembilan Kevin Zhang Perikatan Nasional’s campaign in the Negeri Sembilan state election is hampered by the absence of a credible leader, in contrast to its opponents. PN needs to cultivate future leaders, as it has done in other states like Kedah. Malaysia Malaysian Elections
11 Aug 2023 Populism, Pietism and Pragmatism in the Kedah State Election Azmil Tayeb Whether the unlikely partnership of Pakatan Harapan and Barisan Nasional can wrest Kedah from Perikatan Nasional would require an extraordinary alignment of the stars. Malaysia Malaysian Elections Malaysian Politics
10 Aug 2023 A Material Election: Will Malaysians Vote with Their Wallets? Lee Hwok-Aun Electoral campaigns in the run-up to Malaysia’s six state elections on 12 August are spinning economic success stories to tug heartstrings, but the electorate will surely reference their lived experience as they cast ballots. Malaysia Malaysian Elections Malaysian Politics
