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How Should Malaysia’s Government Deal With the ‘Green Wave’?

How Should Malaysia’s Government Deal With the ‘Green Wave’?

By Munira Mustaffa and Amrita Malhi
The Islamist party PAS is ascendant, but Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's current response to the group risks doing more harm than good.

Targeting the Economy, Malaysia’s PM Announces Cabinet Reshuffle

Targeting the Economy, Malaysia’s PM Announces Cabinet Reshuffle

By Sebastian Strangio
The move comes after a turbulent year for Anwar Ibrahim and his unity government.
Backsliding Reformists: Malaysia’s Government Revives Crackdown on Media Freedoms

Backsliding Reformists: Malaysia’s Government Revives Crackdown on Media Freedoms

By Daniel Kam
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is using the same repressive tools against his opponents that were used against his party during its years in opposition.

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.

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 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.
Anwar Ibrahim, Prisoner of Political Allegiances

Anwar Ibrahim, Prisoner of Political Allegiances

By Sophie Lemière
Having finally scaled the pinnacle of his country's politics, will political compromises now undermine Anwar's dream of a genuinely democratic Malaysia?

In Forming Malaysia’s New Cabinet, Anwar Strikes a Careful Balance

In Forming Malaysia’s New Cabinet, Anwar Strikes a Careful Balance

By Sebastian Strangio
The 28-member cabinet, which included members of four coalitions and an independent MP, was sworn in on Saturday.

Political Instability Reigns Supreme in Malaysia

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.

Malaysia’s Anwar Mulling Crucial Cabinet Appointments

Malaysia’s Anwar Mulling Crucial Cabinet Appointments

By Sebastian Strangio
Who the newly appointed prime minister chooses could determine the fate of his sprawling unity government.
Can Anwar Ibrahim Bring Stability Back to Malaysian Politics?

Can Anwar Ibrahim Bring Stability Back to Malaysian Politics?

By Sebastian Strangio
While the November 19 election resulted in a victory for his multi-ethnic Pakatan Harapan bloc, the forces of conservative Malay nationalism have perhaps never been stronger.

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