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Malaysia election

December 01, 2022
Political Instability Reigns Supreme in Malaysia
By James Chin
Despite Anwar Ibrahim’s ultimate victory at the head of a progressive, multi-ethnic coalition, the space for more pluralistic politics in Malaysia is closing.

November 19, 2019
What Lies Ahead for Malaysia’s Pakatan Harapan Government After a Big Election Loss?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The loss in the Tanjung Piai by-election is less important than how the government responds to this wake-up call.

May 15, 2018
What Does Malaysia’s Earthquake Election Mean for Democracy in Southeast Asia?
By Luke Hunt
The outcome was a rare positive note for the subregion where democracy has been suffering over the past few years.

May 10, 2018
What Does Malaysia’s Shock Election Result Mean For its Future?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The end of a historic election also marks the start of a period of uncertainty for the country.

May 01, 2018
Malaysia’s Election Will Test the Country’s Stability
By Zachary Abuza
The prolonging of the current government risks undermining the nation’s political stability.

March 23, 2018
The 'Foreign Interference' Blame Game in Malaysia’s Upcoming Election
By Erin Cook
Accusations are being leveled by both sides as the campaign rhetoric heats up.

March 22, 2018
How Will PAS Matter in Malaysia’s Election?
By David Hutt
The conservative Islamic party could play an important role in upcoming polls or thereafter.

February 01, 2018
Malaysia's General Election: The Battleground States
By Karl C.L. Lee and S.K. Chia
The new general election will feature a localization of electoral politics unseen in Malaysian political history.

June 19, 2017
The Unsinkable Najib Razak
By Luke Hunt
Even as 1MDB and other scandals claim further scalps, Malaysia's prime minister is expected to win the next election.

August 17, 2015
Malaysia’s Helpless Liberals
By Shaun Tan
The opposition response to scandals and growing repression has been weak.

October 04, 2014
The Pivot and Democratic Regression in Southeast Asia
By Joshua Kurlantzick
Could the U.S. pivot to Asia have encouraged authoritarianism in the region?

April 24, 2014
Interview: Anwar Ibrahim
By Jarni Blakkarly
The Malaysian opposition leader talks about his impending return to jail, political oppression and Obama's visit.
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