10 Jan 2024 Malaysia’s “Dubai Move”: Nothing to See Here, For Now Norshahril Saat There has been recent speculation about machinations to bring down Malaysia’s Unity Government. This detracts from the need to deliver on governance outcomes. Malaysia Malaysian Politics
5 Jan 2024 Zulkifli Hasan as Malaysia’s New Deputy Religious Affairs Minister: An Analysis Mohd Faizal Musa Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s new appointee in the religious affairs ministry has the requisite credentials to aid in the government’s bid to resist the rise of the conservative opposition. Malaysia Malaysian Politics Religion
27 Dec 2023 2023 Top 10 Anwar’s First Year: Performative and Underperforming Khairy Jamaluddin Anwar Ibrahim’s ascent to the country’s highest office last year was accompanied by a surge of expectations in his reformist government. One year on, however, his administration has lost some of its shine. 2023 Top 10 Malaysia Malaysian Politics
22 Dec 2023 2023 Top 10 Is Malaysia’s “Green Wave” More a Tsunami of Discontent? Khairy Jamaluddin In the run-up to elections in six states, Malaysia’s Prime Minister is seeking to improve his coalition’s electability among Malay voters. The crux of the issue is less about a ‘green wave’ sweeping across the country than a wider discontent over the lack of economic direction. 2023 Top 10 Malaysia Malaysian Politics
22 Dec 2023 2023 Top 10 Anwar’s First 100 Days: Passing Grade but Stern Tests Ahead Khairy Jamaluddin Anwar Ibrahim has managed to even the keel of Malaysia’s new coalition government in its first 100 days. But his fragile coalition government faces sterner tests on the horizon. 2023 Top 10 Malaysia Malaysian Politics
20 Dec 2023 Malaysia’s Identity Politics Will Perpetuate Exclusivity If Left Unchecked Syaza Shukri Perikatan Nasional’s growing popularity among Malaysian Malay voters portends a potential path towards increasing polarisation in society if the sitting government does not do more to engage with right-wing rhetoric and convince all Malaysians to respect diversity. Malaysia Malaysian Elections Malaysian Politics
11 Dec 2023 PAS’ Prime Minister Candidate: Great Expectations James Chai Parti Islam SeMalaysia is touting a technocratic parliamentarian as the opposition coalition’s prime ministerial candidate. Dr Samsuri Mokhtar has his work cut out for him. Malaysia Malaysian Elections Malaysian Politics
27 Nov 2023 Anwar’s First Year: Performative and Underperforming Khairy Jamaluddin Anwar Ibrahim’s ascent to the country’s highest office last year was accompanied by a surge of expectations in his reformist government. One year on, however, his administration has lost some of its shine. Malaysia Malaysian Politics
9 Nov 2023 PAS’s Long-Term Play Is to Go Its Own Way James Chai Parti Islam SeMalaysia, the political party which has the most seats in Parliament, intends to capture the reins of federal power. This time, however, it plans to do so on its own. Malaysia Malaysian Politics
6 Nov 2023 Abdul Hadi Awang Enhances His Power as PAS President and Drives the Party to the Far-Right James Chai This Long Read examines how PAS President Abdul Hadi Awang consolidated his influence since 2015 to lead the party to its current political high. Malaysia Malaysian Politics
