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Pakatan Harapan (PH)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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.
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 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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