30 Jun 2026 The 2026 Johor Election: Advantage Barisan Nasional? Francis E. Hutchinson Barisan Nasional has had the audacity to call state polls in Johor a year early. While it enjoys some wind in its sails, BN’s electoral gambit engenders some degree of risk. Malaysia Malaysian Elections Malaysian Politics
3 Jun 2026 Negeri Sembilan’s Tenuous State Assembly: Procedural and Political Tests Tricia Yeoh The recent withdrawal of support for the chief minister of Negeri Sembilan raises pertinent questions about the precedent and role of institutions determining state leadership. Malaysia Malaysian Elections Malaysian Politics
2 Jun 2026 Barisan Nasional and Pakatan Harapan: Best Frenemies Forever Francis E. Hutchinson Barisan Nasional and Pakatan Harapan are eyeing polls in Johor and Melaka. Due to the importance of these states to both coalitions, it remains to be seen if their pact at the federal level will hold. Malaysia Malaysian Elections Malaysian Politics
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
