25 Jun 2025 Thorny Issue: The Durian Economy and Land Tussle in Pahang Wong Sook Wei There has been an ongoing dispute between the Pahang state government and farmers cultivating durians on encroached state land. With a new player in the fray, however, the dispute looks closer to a settlement. Malaysia Malaysian Economy Malaysian Politics
9 Jun 2025 Next Challenge for Parti Keadilan Rakyat: Keeping its Anchor Role in Government Adib Zalkapli Parti Keadilan Rakyat has completed its leadership elections, which turned out to be intense and not without controversy. But it has a far bigger challenge ahead. Malaysia Malaysian Politics Parti Keadilan Rakyat
3 Jun 2025 Plantation Workers Can Barely Live on Malaysia’s Minimum Wage Alfian Al-Ayubby Malaysia’s recently raised minimum wage is insufficient for plantation workers, who deserve a living wage to sustain their livelihoods and contributions to this key economic sector. Malaysia Malaysian Economy Malaysian Politics
23 May 2025 PKR Party Elections Will Shape Malaysia’s Political Future Tricia Yeoh The upcoming Parti Keadilan Rakyat elections will influence Malaysia’s political future. Malaysia Malaysian Elections Malaysian Politics
21 May 2025 ‘Progressive’ or Conservative? Malaysia’s Rising Politician, Nushi Mahfodz Mohd Faizal Musa Nushi Mahfodz appears to be a ‘progressive’ in the ranks of Parti Islam SeMalaysia politicians. But he might not be as progressive as some think. Malaysia Malaysian Politics Nushi Mahfodz
19 May 2025 Abdullah Badawi: Esteemed in the Shia Community Mohd Faizal Musa Abdullah Badawi was a moderate Muslim leader who reached out to Malaysia’s Shia community at a time when they came under legalised discrimination. Islam Malaysia Malaysian Politics Religion
15 May 2025 Hajiji’s Dilemma and Anwar’s Gamble: The Political Fallout from Sabah’s Mining Scandal Arnold Puyok The Sabah mining scandal involving one of the parties in Malaysia’s ruling coalition undermines PM Anwar’s anti-corruption stance but the party’s current weakness could give Anwar the leverage to reshape Sabah politics. Corruption Malaysia Malaysian Politics
6 May 2025 Abdullah Badawi – An Understated and Underrated Leader Francis E. Hutchinson|Tricia Yeoh Abdullah Badawi’s brand melded the best of two worlds, namely rising living standards and technological ambition minus the angst and aggression of the Mahathir period. Malaysia Malaysian Politics
5 May 2025 Legal Pluralism in Malaysia: Navigating the Civil and Shariah Systems Shad Saleem Faruqi This Long Read outlines the position of Islam in Malaysia’s Constitution and the applicability of the Shariah courts, particularly in respect of criminal offences. Islam Malaysia Malaysian Politics Religion
5 May 2025 Pak Lah and Islam Hadhari’s Hits and Misses Norshahril Saat Former Malaysian PM Abdullah Badawi’s signature Islam Hadhari project aimed to promote progressive Islam but faded after his tenure due mainly to lack of support from religious circles. Islam Malaysia Malaysian Politics Religion
