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Malaysia 2023 state elections

The Rise and Rise of Malaysia’s Nationalist Right-Wing

The Rise and Rise of Malaysia’s Nationalist Right-Wing

By Aizat Shamsuddin
This month's state elections saw broad electoral gains for the Malay nationalist PN coalition, the result of years of far-right rhetoric and organizing.

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin Acquitted of 4 Graft Charges

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin Acquitted of 4 Graft Charges

By Eileen Ng
Muhyiddin’s legal victory came just days after his Malay nationalist Perikatan Nasional (PN) bloc further expanded its influence during fiercely contested state elections.
Relief for Malaysian PM Anwar, as Opposition Fails to Alter Status Quo in State Elections

Relief for Malaysian PM Anwar, as Opposition Fails to Alter Status Quo in State Elections

By Eileen Ng
In Saturday's six state elections, Anwar's government and the Malay nationalist opposition each retained control of three states.

Malaysia’s State Elections Are Not a Litmus Test for PM Anwar’s Unity Government

Malaysia’s State Elections Are Not a Litmus Test for PM Anwar’s Unity Government

By Rahul Mishra
Less than a year since the last general election, the country's political parties are gearing up for another round of electoral battle across six states.

Malaysia Threatens Prison for Possession of LGBTQ-Themed Swatch Watches

Malaysia Threatens Prison for Possession of LGBTQ-Themed Swatch Watches

By Sebastian Strangio
The ban comes in the midst of a conservative culture war that has targeted the country's gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community.

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Malaysia Readies for State Polls That Will Test PM Anwar

Malaysia Readies for State Polls That Will Test PM Anwar

By Sebastian Strangio
Ahead of the August 12 elections, the country remains highly politically polarized along ethnic lines.

Malaysia Sets Important State Polls for August 12

Malaysia Sets Important State Polls for August 12

By Sebastian Strangio
The six state polls, especially those in Selangor and Negeri Sembilan, shape as a crucial political test for Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's Pakatan Harapan coalition.
Malaysia Sues Meta Over ‘Undesirable’ Content on Facebook

Malaysia Sues Meta Over ‘Undesirable’ Content on Facebook

By Sebastian Strangio
The decision comes amid a rise in racial and religious online rhetoric as the country moves toward important state elections.

In Malaysia, Religious Controversies Threaten Anwar Ibrahim’s Government

In Malaysia, Religious Controversies Threaten Anwar Ibrahim’s Government

By Sophie Lemière
In his attempts to mollify Malay nationalists and Islamic conservatives, Anwar risks alienating his liberal and multi-ethnic support base.

Former Malaysian PM Muhyiddin Yassin Charged With Corruption

Former Malaysian PM Muhyiddin Yassin Charged With Corruption

By Sebastian Strangio
The case is likely to raise the political temperature ahead of a string of important state elections later this year.

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