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Malaysia general elections

Malaysia’s Anwar Unveils First Budget, Aiming to Aid Poor

Malaysia’s Anwar Unveils First Budget, Aiming to Aid Poor

By Sebastian Strangio
Stronger than expected growth last year has allowed Anwar Ibrahim to give the poor a leg-up, while introducing measures to reduce Malaysia's national debt.

Ahead of GE15, Will it Be Back to the Future for Malaysian Politics?

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.
Malaysia’s Political Parties Neglect Youth At Their Own Peril

Malaysia’s Political Parties Neglect Youth At Their Own Peril

By Brian R. Braun
For all the talk of the influx of first-time voters aged 18-20, the country's political parties have done little to appeal to them.

Unfazed by Scandals, Malaysia’s Grand Old Party Seeks Electoral Victory

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

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.

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Will Malaysia’s First-Time Voters Become a Driving Force of GE15?

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

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.
Malaysia Election Set for November 19 Amid Fear of Floods

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.

Malaysia’s Mahathir, 97, to Run in Malaysia’s General Elections

Malaysia’s Mahathir, 97, to Run in Malaysia’s General Elections

By Eileen Ng
Mahathir says he’ll run to defend his seat, but hasn’t said whether he’d pursue the prime minister role again.

Malaysia’s Election and Southeast Asia: Issues and Implications

Malaysia’s Election and Southeast Asia: Issues and Implications

By David Han Guo Xiong
As a leading member of ASEAN, Malaysia’s foreign policy in Southeast Asia will have implications for GE14 and vice versa. 

Ahead Of Elections, Malaysians Protest Controversial Laws

Ahead Of Elections, Malaysians Protest Controversial Laws

By Alexandra Radu
The opposition accuses the ruling party of “stealing” upcoming elections.
The Challenge for Najib’s ‘Malay First’ Policy in Malaysia’s Next Election

The Challenge for Najib’s ‘Malay First’ Policy in Malaysia’s Next Election

By Erin Cook
The failure to truly address minority concerns may come back to bite the premier in 2018.

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