Malaysia’s latest electoral test reveals a country torn between old authoritarian instincts, imbued with ethno-religious undercurrents, and aspirations for a thriving modern democracy – which tendency will triumph is yet to be determined...
After election rebuke, prime minister must attend to structural issues...
The federal governing coalition seems on the defensive while PN attacks....
Already in its weakest state, things are not looking good for Umno....
No question there will be surprises and unexpected defeats....
Proclamations on religion and ethnonationalism are being made, with the tension dialled up to 11. But amid reports of attempts to destabilise the current government, the bigger issue is that the challenges faced by the Malay community and Malaysia remain unaddressed....
3-plus months is perhaps not enough time to gauge the performance of his government. Yet, the Anwar administration has hit some positive, negative and iffy notes. Dr Bridget Welsh analyses Anwar Ibrahim’s 1st 100 days as Malaysia’s 10th prime minister....
Putrajaya’s sudden announcement that it’ll be snipping off a huge chunk of funds meant for use in MPs’ constituencies, to save money, shocked many. But could it end up costing us in other ways?...
Zahid’s ‘bully’ tactics will alienate supporters – within and outside Umno....
There is no honeymoon period for the new coalition government under Anwar Ibrahim, which has already inherited a bruised economy, scheming enemies and disillusioned voters. Dr. Bridget Welsh looks at what comes next....
