4 Mar 2026 Death Without Departure: Bung Moktar and the Persistence of His East Coast Political Authority Vilashini Somiah All politics is local and, in many cases, personal. The passing of Bung Moktar Radin illustrates these truisms in rural Sabah politics, as his influence persists for now. Malaysia Malaysian Politics Sabah
17 Dec 2025 Sabah First? 2025 State Election Shows Voters Want Results Not Slogans Arnold Puyok The 17th Sabah elections evinced a mix of the predictable and the surprising. Despite the show of support for the ‘Sabah First’ slogan, the fragmented politics of the state will continue. Malaysia Malaysian Elections Malaysian Politics Sabah
25 Sep 2025 “No Justice, No Merdeka!” Independence Rings Hollow for Sabahans Demanding Justice Vilashini Somiah The “Justice for Zara” protests in Sabah’s east coast reflect resentment against the state’s marginalisation and the concentration of power in the hands of federal and Sabahan elites. Civil Society Malaysia Sabah
26 Aug 2025 Sabah’s Ruling Coalition Navigates Treacherous Waters Ahead of Polls Arnold Puyok Dogged by scandals and potential infighting within the coalition, Sabah’s ruling coalition faces some tough dilemmas going into the next state elections. Malaysia Malaysian Politics Sabah
18 Aug 2025 Fiqh Sabahi: A Rare Jurisprudential Path Towards an Inclusive Islamic Paradigm in Malaysia Mohd Faizal Musa The Islamic authorities in Sabah have developed an open-minded approach towards Islamic jurisprudence whose inclusivity speaks to the realities on the ground. Islam Malaysia Sabah
30 Jul 2025 Musa Aman Redux: Disquiet and Apathy in East Sabah Vilashini Somiah The return of Musa Aman to Sabah’s politics underscores the fact that, as time moves on, little has changed in the state’s political culture of patronage and corruption. Malaysia Malaysian Politics Sabah
10 Jun 2025 Power Behind the Istana Gates: Musa Aman’s Quiet Influence in Sabah’s Election Arnold Puyok Musa Aman, the former chief minister of Sabah, has made a dramatic return as the state’s governor. He is expected to provide the political stability that Sabah needs. Malaysia Malaysian Elections Musa Aman Sabah
