3 Nov 2025 Malaysia’s Budget 2026: Fiscal Reform or Fragility? Tricia Yeoh Malaysia’s 2026 budget continues fiscal reforms but exposes structural fragilities such as heavy operating costs and rising debt. These factors may threaten long-term fiscal stability. Malaysia Malaysian Economy Malaysian Politics
3 Nov 2025 Will the East Coast Son Rise Again? Shafie Apdal and Sabah’s 2025 Election Vilashini Somiah Shafie Apdal, long hailed as champion of Sabah’s East Coast, may need to offer more than his “Sabah first” slogan to secure victory in the upcoming state election. Malaysia Malaysian Elections Malaysian Politics
28 Oct 2025 Malaysia’s Participation in the Global Sumud Flotilla: Solidarity or Pageantry? Mohd Faizal Musa Malaysia made a spectacle of its support for the GSF, revealing the tension between moral leadership and moral theatre in the country’s Palestine policy. Malaysia Malaysian Politics
22 Oct 2025 Floating Prices, Fearing Backlash: Economics and Politics of Malaysia’s Petrol Subsidy Reform Lee Hwok-Aun Malaysia’s persistently narrow tax base and declining oil and gas revenue underscore the case for fuel subsidy reform. The Long Read assesses the political context and constraints that shape the policy options available to Anwar Ibrahim’s Madani administration. Malaysia Malaysian Economy Malaysian Politics
7 Oct 2025 Bersatu’s Lack of Discipline Has Given PAS More Control Syaza Shukri|Norshahril Saat Bersatu's infighting has weakened it. Bersatu’s troubles have given PAS, Bersatu’s coalition partner, the upper hand. Malaysia Malaysian Elections Malaysian Politics
6 Oct 2025 Parti Islam Se-Malaysia’s (PAS) Outreach to Non-Muslims and Its Contradictions Syaza Shukri Actions will speak louder than words for the party that wishes to dominate the next government in a multiracial Malaysia. Malaysia Malaysian Politics
30 Sep 2025 Political Hurdles in Malaysia’s Vape Ban Plans Adib Zalkapli It is uncertain if Malaysia will succeed in banning vapes, given the politics behind the issue. Malaysia Malaysian Politics
30 Sep 2025 Malaysia’s Ongoing Opposition Leadership Struggle: Spoiled for Choice? Khairy Jamaluddin Ahead of the 2027 general elections, Malaysia’s political parties are seeking to anoint their respective prime ministerial candidates. This obsession risks missing the forest for the trees. Malaysia Malaysian Politics
24 Sep 2025 The Newly Appointed Mufti of Malaysia’s Federal Territories Faces Formidable Challenges Mohd Faizal Musa The new mufti has enjoyed support but is under considerable scrutiny. His position on key matters bodes well for a moderate and inclusive administration of this office. Malaysia Malaysian Politics
10 Sep 2025 The 13th Malaysia Plan: Distinctive and Difficult Aspirations Lee Hwok-Aun The 13th Malaysia Plan focuses on the need to thrive based on economic complexity. While the term is fairly new, the challenges of transitioning the economy to a higher value-added one remain the same. Malaysia Malaysian Economy Malaysian Politics
