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Spotlight on Malaysia’s King to Resolve Election Stalemate
By Eileen Ng
Thrust into the role of kingmaker after the November 19 election, the Barisan Nasional coalition has refused to support either of the two leading political blocs.
Malay Nationalist Bloc on Brink of Power in Malaysia After Indecisive Election
By Sebastian Strangio
After a surprise return at Saturday's election, Muhyiddin Yassin's Perikatan Nasional coalition is in the box seat to form the next government.
Ahead of GE15, Will it Be Back to the Future for Malaysian Politics?
By James Chin
Despite its shock defeat in 2018, UMNO's proven brand of ethnic Malay identity politics could play a decisive role in Saturday's election.
Unfazed by Scandals, Malaysia’s Grand Old Party Seeks Electoral Victory
By Eileen Ng
Four years after its shock defeat to a progressive multi-ethnic coalition, can UMNO regain its mandate?
Malaysia Kicks off Election Campaign Ahead of November 19 Vote
By Sebastian Strangio
Given the complexity of the country's electoral landscape, there is no guarantee GE15 will bring an end to the current political instability.
Will Malaysia’s First-Time Voters Become a Driving Force of GE15?
By Robin Vochelet
When Malaysians head to the polls on November 19, a record 5 million young people are expected to take part for the first time.
Khoo Ying Hooi on Malaysia’s Pivotal General Election
By Sebastian Strangio
The outcome of this month’s election is “far less certain and predictable" than previous ones.
Challenging Malaysia’s Moral Authority on Myanmar
By Luke Hunt
Deportations of Myanmar asylum seekers and the failure to act on Rohingya death camps are disheartening.
Meta Promises to Combat Misinformation Ahead of Malaysian Election
By Sebastian Strangio
It remains unclear whether these promises can be reconciled with Facebook's attention-driven business model.
Malaysia Election Set for November 19 Amid Fear of Floods
By Associated Press
The chairman of the country's Election Commission said that a two-week campaign period will begin on November 5.
Malaysian Authorities Deported Asylum Seekers to Myanmar: Report
By Sebastian Strangio
The reported deportations seem to contradict Kuala Lumpur's active approach to resolving the crisis in Myanmar.
Malaysia’s 2023 Budget and the Upcoming General Election
By James Guild
Government spending remains high compared to historical levels, but is coming down from the heights of the COVID-19 pandemic.