ARTICLES

7 Aug 2026

Parti Wawasan Negara’s Gambit: A Bridge Too Far

Amalina Anuar

Parti Wawasan Negara is styling itself as a “bridge” from Parti Islam SeMalaysia and the United Malays National Organisation. The odds of Wawasan attaining this role are long.

6 Aug 2026

Why PAS Wants to Avoid Going Solo

Azmil Tayeb

Parti Islam SeMalaysia is unlikely to fly solo as it prepares for the upcoming 16th General Election in Malaysia.

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5 Aug 2026

Bangsa Johor’s Resounding Vote

Serina Rahman

The recent Johor state polls have some bearing on the upcoming general elections. But to many Johoreans, the polls were more about the pride of being part of the rich southern state.

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30 Jul 2026

Two Anwars on the Ballot? Regulating AI Before GE16

Nuurrianti Jalli

There is an urgent need for Malaysia to regulate AI-assisted campaigning before the next general elections.

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28 Jul 2026

Melaka State Government: What DAP’s Departure Portends for Federal Government

Tricia Yeoh

DAP’s departure from the Melaka state assembly will have repercussions for the PH-BN unity government at the federal level.

Malaysia Malaysian Politics

20 Jul 2026

Negeri Sembilan State Polls Will Shape National Politics

Tricia Yeoh

The inter-party dynamics in the upcoming Negeri Sembilan state polls provide some indicators of how they could pan out at the national level.

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3 Jul 2026

Neutrality by Sector: Malaysia’s Geoeconomic Alignment under Anwar

Amalina Anuar

Malaysia is trying to preserve neutrality between the US and China, but that space is narrowing as rivalry intensifies in trade, technology, and security. This Long Read argues that neutrality should not be judged only by aggregate trade and investment flows, because sector-level dependencies reveal hidden alignments that reduce real policy freedom.

Malaysia Malaysian Politics

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

29 Jun 2026

Did GE2022 Change Malaysia for Good?

Howard Lee|Nuurrianti Jalli|Shahril Hamdan|Danesh Chacko

Fulcrum editor Lee Hwok Aun unpacks Malaysia’s previous general election – and the next one – with four contributors of the just-published book Malaysia’s 2022 General Election: Crafting Power in a Crowded Arena: Howard Lee, Nuurrianti Jalli, Shahril Hamdan, and Danesh Chacko.

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22 Jun 2026

Perikatan Nasional’s Dramatic Denouement: Where to for Bersatu?

Francis E. Hutchinson

The two key parties in the Perikatan Nasional coalition have parted ways. Bereft of resources, this consigns Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia to the skid row of Malaysian politics.

Malaysia Malaysian Politics