Najib Dilemma Sows Discord in Malaysia’s Unity Government
Adib Zalkapli
Najib Razak’s bid to serve the balance of his jail term at home has brought together two erstwhile political partners and threatens the stability of the Unity Government.

Adib Zalkapli
Najib Razak’s bid to serve the balance of his jail term at home has brought together two erstwhile political partners and threatens the stability of the Unity Government.
Shad Saleem Faruqi
On the power of pardon, there is a wide gap between what Malaysia’s Constitution provides and what the courts interpret the law to be.
Amrita Malhi
Kedah’s Chief Minister Sanusi Nor has sought to blame his state’s current financial woes on historical wrongs that need to be righted. But he has other motivations too.
Nuurrianti Jalli
Public reactions to Malaysia’s Central Database Hub (PADU), particularly on social media platforms like Reddit, reveal widespread concerns about data security, government transparency, and the system’s capabilities. The PADU initiative highlights the need for robust data protection measures, clear communication, and strong legal frameworks to build public trust.
Syaza Shukri|Muhammad Baihaqi Aminudin
Key leaders within PAS believe in the necessity of maintaining the model of ulama leadership to maintain the party’s alignment with Islamic principles. However, such an exclusivist leadership model limits PAS’s acceptance beyond its traditional Malay Muslim base.
Tricia Yeoh
There is talk of integrating Kuala Lumpur into Selangor again. However, before considering reintegration, the capital’s governance and residents' needs must be addressed.
Arnold Puyok
Another scandal has rocked the state government in Sabah. But it is too early to tell whether it will deal the death blow to the government.
Amalina Anuar
A legal confrontation between Petronas and Sarawak’s oil and gas company would not be productive. The dispute should be resolved using new political and economic arrangements.
Mohd Faizal Musa
The implications of a rare Royal Professorship award on Malaysia’s civil society and government could be significant, not least because the awardee has a strong following within some parts of the country’s intelligentsia.
Shad Saleem Faruqi
The Sheraton Move of 2020 saw the collapse of a coalition government. A 2022 anti-hopping law has some utility, but it is ridden with some loopholes.