22 Jan 2026 Rabble-rouser UMNO Youth Unlikely to Dent Ahmad Zahid’s Unity Call Norshahril Saat UMNO Youth has pulled out all the stops to persuade the party leadership to yank UMNO out of the ruling coalition. But the UMNO president has different ideas. Malaysia 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
20 Jan 2026 Malaysia’s Proposed PM Term Limit: Some Things to Consider Lee Hwok-Aun Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s legislation to limit the prime minister’s term to 10 years is a prudent move. This should be paired with fixed parliamentary terms. Malaysia Malaysian Politics
16 Jan 2026 Marhamah Rosli: Risk or Opportunity for Madani? Mohd Faizal Musa The prime minister has surprisingly appointed a neophyte as his new deputy religious affairs minister, but this move may yet pay off. Malaysia Malaysian Politics
15 Jan 2026 The UEC Debate Reawakens Identity Discourse Syaza Shukri The issue of recognition for the pre-university exam certificate issued by Chinese-language schools has renewed identity politics in Malaysia. Education Malaysia Malaysian Politics
30 Dec 2025 2025 Top 10 After Langkasuka Project Failure, Sanusi Takes Another Punt at Penang Amrita Malhi Kedah’s Chief Minister Sanusi Nor has sought to blame his state’s current financial woes on historical wrongs that need to be righted. But he has other motivations too. 2025 Top 10 Malaysia 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
22 Dec 2025 Critical Mass: The Complexity of Malaysia’s Nuclear Reboot Amalina Anuar Malaysia is re-considering the use of nuclear power. But the government will need to tackle questions about trade-offs. Energy Malaysia Malaysian Politics Nuclear Power
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
16 Dec 2025 Building BRICS? Anwar’s Worldview and Malaysia’s Foreign Policy Isabelle Chua|Francis E. Hutchinson Malaysia’s decision to join BRICS demonstrates its long-standing adherence to strategic equidistance. It also bears Anwar Ibrahim’s personal imprimatur. BRICS Malaysia Malaysian Politics
