Muhyiddin Yassin

Whatever happens in the no-confidence vote against Prime Minister Muhyiddin, it will be a setback for Mahathir -- and the opposition.

Untangling the political machinations that collapsed the Alliance of Hope from within.

The Muhyiddin government seems keen to thaw the ice, but there are major pitfalls ahead.

A conversation on Malaysia’s trajectory after the sudden collapse of the Pakatan Harapan coalition and the rise of the new Perikatan Nasional government.

While the cabinet lineup suggests a focus on reassurance, the true test will be if it can help the country overcome more fundamental political and economic uncertainties.

The move came amid continued political and economic uncertainty in the Southeast Asian state.

The recent political upheaval, like so many of the country’s woes, stems from the longstanding racialization of politics.

Muhyiddin postponed the next session of Parliament by more than two months, delaying plans by the former ruling alliance to seek a no-confidence vote against him.

While the newly appointed prime minister’s position is far from unchallenged, it is worth looking at what his reign might mean for the country’s domestic politics and foreign policy.

The now interim premier suffered two key setbacks in the country's shifting political dynamics this week.

The trip highlighted the collaboration between the two countries in this realm amid wider challenges for ties.