ARTICLES

25 Oct 2022

The Progressive Islamists: Can Amanah Triumph Against PAS?

Mohd Faizal Musa

Parti Amanah Negara (Amanah), which was formed from the more progressive elements of the Parti Islam Se-Malaysia (PAS), is turning out to be a formidable rival to its PAS for the Muslim vote.

21 Oct 2022

PAS’s Election Gambit: Having it Both Ways?

Azmil Tayeb

Malaysia’s Parti Islam SeMalaysia (PAS) appears to be undecided over whether to join forces with the United Malays National Organisation or Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia. Hesitation, however, is not indecision: PAS is hedging its bets for more leverage.

Malaysia Malaysian Elections Malaysian Politics

19 Oct 2022

Malaysia’s Anti-hopping Law: Some Loopholes to Mull Over

Sze Fung Ng

Malaysia’s new anti-hopping law took effect on 5 October, five days before it was announced that the country’s Parliament would be dissolved. The law seeks to respect the mandate of voters, but it is not without faults.

Malaysia Malaysian Politics

14 Oct 2022

Malaysia’s Electoral Cycle – Now Two-Level Chess?

Francis E. Hutchinson

Only a small number of Malaysian states are likely to hold their state elections in tandem with the national election. This might not be a bad thing, since more attention might be put on local issues and the quality of state governments.

Malaysia Malaysian Elections Malaysian Politics

30 Sep 2022

Zahid Hamidi’s Acquittal: Darker of Darkest Days?

James Chai

UMNO president Zahid Hamidi is leveraging his recent acquittal in a corruption case. But the jury is out as to whether the day has dawned for the party going into the next general elections.

Malaysia Malaysian Politics UMNO

14 Sep 2022

Politicised Islam Frays the Fabric of Keluarga Malaysia

Mohd Faizal Musa

Ismail Sabri’s vision for Keluarga Malaysia (Malaysian Family) tries to paint the picture of an administration that is more inclusive than its predecessors, or that it is departing from Islam-centric policies. However, upon closer inspection his rhetoric rings hollow.

Malaysia Malaysian Politics Political Islam Religion Religious Intolerance

7 Sep 2022

Malaysia’s 15th General Election: Considering the Chessboard

Liew Chin Tong|Dzulkefly Ahmad

Pakatan Harapan has to win at least 80 seats in peninsular Malaysia in order to safeguard Malaysian democracy and move the country forward.

Malaysia Malaysian Elections Malaysian Politics

6 Sep 2022

The Najib Verdict: Judges Made Their Mark, But Will It Last?

Lee Hwok-Aun

The Federal Court’s upholding of the conviction of former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has restored confidence in the key national institution. But the country’s democracy faces stern challenges ahead.

Corruption Malaysia Malaysian Politics

2 Sep 2022

The Implications of Najib Razak’s Jail Term

Francis E. Hutchinson|Lee Hwok-Aun

In this episode of Dialogues at Fulcrum, William Choong, Managing Editor of Fulcrum, talks to Francis Hutchinson and Lee Hwok Aun about the implications of the jailing of former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak. Dr Hutchinson and Dr Lee are the Coordinator and Co-coordinator of ISEAS’ Malaysia Studies Programme respectively.

Criminal Justice System Dialogues at Fulcrum Malaysia Malaysian Politics

2 Sep 2022

Malaysia’s Multi-coalition Platter Spices Up Talk of Fragmented Parliament

Norshahril Saat

Whenever the next Malaysian general elections are held, voters will be in for a bumpier ride as coalition politics lead to more uncertainty about how the next government will shape up.

Malaysia Malaysian Elections Malaysian Politics