Malaysia politics

After decades of subordination to politicians, the conviction of Najib Razak on corruption charges was a powerful assertion of independence by the country's judiciary.

The ruling United Malays National Organisation is hoping to capitalize on recent strong showings at the state level.

The new law is intended to stabilize Malaysian politics ahead of the next general election, which is due before September 2023.

Foreign policy begins at home, and the country has experienced nearly unprecedented political instability over the past two years.

The strong showing for the Barisan Nasional coalition is expected to intensify calls for an early general election.

The election is the first to be held in Malaysia since a constitutional amendment lowered the voting age from 21 to 18.

The shifting political allegiances of the past three years seem set to continue until the next general election.

If all young people gravitate towards MUDA, the youth-based party will instantly become a major political party. But that is unlikely to be the case.

Ismail Sabri’s leadership has offered much-needed stability, but Malaysians deserve more than just the status quo.

The six-decade-old grand old coalition, led by UMNO, remains in a much weaker state, but it will inevitably be looking to build on its winning momentum.

The outcomes of the state polls will allow political parties to chart a clearer course ahead of the 15th General Election, including forming new alliances.