26 May 2026 When Everything Becomes the 3R: Malaysia’s Problem of Definitional Boundaries Syaza Shukri A complaint about a prayer hall in Ampang illustrates how technical disagreements can escalate into controversial questions about identity. Malaysia Malaysian Politics Religion
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
21 May 2026 Johor’s Unelected State Representatives: Rhymes and Reasons Francis E. Hutchinson The Barisan Nasional state government is seeking to increase the number of elected representatives in the legislature, in a bid to increase technical expertise and representation. But there is a deeper motivation. Malaysia Malaysian Politics
12 May 2026 The Negeri Sembilan Saga Exposes Political Fault Lines Sze Fung Ng The latest political crisis in Negri Sembilan has exposed fragility in the Pakatan Harapan-Barisan Nasional coalition at the federal level. Malaysia 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
21 Apr 2026 Gender Reassignment in Kelantan: Complex Questions Arising from Institutional Inflexibility Mohd Faizal Musa The prosecution of an individual in Kelantan for undergoing gender transition underscores system inflexibility which ignores the higher objectives of sharia. Law Malaysia 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
9 Apr 2026 More Than a Legal Battle: The Political Stakes of the Petronas-Sarawak Dispute Amalina Anuar Malaysia’s highest court will decide on the dispute between Petronas and the state of Sarawak. But a legal ruling will not obviate the need to manage the political consequences of the dispute. Energy Malaysia Malaysian Politics
26 Mar 2026 Malaysia’s Oil Shock Absorption: Adding Agility to the Subsidy Regime Lee Hwok-Aun As global oil prices seesaw in the wake of war, Malaysia’s government has a chance to think ahead and reduce any potential sharp swings. Economy Malaysia Malaysian Economy Malaysian Politics
18 Mar 2026 LGBTQ Issues in Malaysia and the Politics of Conservative Modernity Syaza Shukri Malaysia’s ruling government has a tough balancing act to pull off on the reform front. Malaysia Malaysian Politics
