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11 Mar 2024

Yusfarizal Yussoff’s “Deplorable Mention”: A Man to Watch

Mohd Faizal Musa

Yusfarizal Yussoff was given a “deplorable mention” by Federal Court justices last month. The career of the up-and-coming lawyer from Parti Islam SeMalaysia needs to be watched closely.

7 Mar 2024

Anwar’s Year at the Helm: Economic Leadership in Turbulent Times

Cassey Lee

Anwar Ibrahim’s ratings have been sliding as Malaysia’s economic concerns continue to mount. But the prime minister should not be blamed entirely.

Malaysia Malaysian Politics

7 Mar 2024

Malaysia’s Public Service Pensions: Will to Reform, Without A Roadmap

Lee Hwok-Aun

Malaysia has announced that future public service recruits will retire on accumulated Employee Provident Fund savings instead of the current, popular pension scheme. Before proceeding, the Anwar Ibrahim administration must clarify the fiscal situation and attendant reforms needed.

Malaysia Malaysian Politics

22 Feb 2024

Sharia versus Shariatisation in Malaysia: Which One Will Triumph?

Syaza Shukri|Norshahril Saat

Parti Islam SeMalaysia has protested against a Federal Court ruling decision which ruled that sharia-related laws in Kelantan were unconstitutional. Its actions underscore a long-running struggle between sharia and shariatisation.

Malaysia Malaysian Politics Religion

7 Feb 2024

PAS’ Efforts to Attract Non-Muslims: An Exercise in Futility?

Mohd Faizal Musa

PAS has stated that it needs to redouble its efforts to win non-Muslim support. However, its exclusivist stance on many policy issues remains a significant impediment.

Malaysia Malaysian Politics

6 Feb 2024

The Evil, Stupid and Arrogant in Malaysian Politics: Who is Jadong?

Sharifah Afra Alatas|Norshahril Saat

A leading opposition figure in Malaysia has resorted to firing deprecatory epithets at the administration led by Anwar Ibrahim. The reality is that that the Malay portmanteau “jadong” could apply to politicians of all stripes.

Malaysia Malaysian Politics

5 Feb 2024

Najib Razak’s Partial Pardon: Cui Bono?

Francis E. Hutchinson

The controversial halving of Najib Razak’s 12-year sentence appears to be a boon to multiple stakeholders.

Malaysia Malaysian Politics

25 Jan 2024

Takeaways from Anwar’s December Cabinet Reshuffle

Francis E. Hutchinson

Malaysia’s recent cabinet reshuffle sheds some light on Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s thinking about his cabal of coalitions and cliques.

Malaysia Malaysian Politics

25 Jan 2024

Dubai Move Failed to Understand GPS

James Chai

The Dubai Move sought to entice Gabungan Parti Sarawak to switch sides. At its core, the ill-fated move misunderstands what the coalition stands for.

Malaysia Malaysian Politics

23 Jan 2024

Mahathir’s Broadside About Race: Time to Map Out a Coherent Vision

Norshahril Saat|Sharifah Afra Alatas

Mahathir Mohamad’s controversial remarks about race relations in Malaysia has put the impetus on the incumbent administration to elucidate a coherent vision of Malayness and multiculturalism.

Ethnic Malaysia Malaysian Politics