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Pakatan Harapan (PH)
Malaysia’s Game of Thrones
By Nor Arlene Tan
Untangling the political machinations that collapsed the Alliance of Hope from within.
Democracy in Crisis: Where Does Malaysia Go From Here?
By Brian Wong
Only a general election can rescue Malaysia’s democracy, but not its stability.
Malaysia’s Prime Minister Mahathir Resigns Amid Political Upheaval
By Associated Press
Mahathir’s resignation, and the collapse of the ruling coalition, comes amid a political crisis over a planned transition of power to Anwar Ibrahim.
Malaysia’s Latest By-Election Poses a Test for Pakatan Harapan
By Marcus Tantau
What effect will the Tanjung Piai by-election have on Mahathir’s leadership?
Malaysia’s Foreign Minister Calls for Navy Upgrades Amid Growing Tensions in the South China Sea
By Marcus Tantau
Could Malaysia’s South China Sea policy be shifting?
UMNO and PAS: A Frenemy Marriage?
By Michio Ueda
The new Malay-Muslim alliance between two major opposition forces could accelerate further polarization of Malaysian politics.
School Curriculum Changes Ramp up Racial Tensions in Malaysia
By Marcus Tantau
Outrage erupts from Malaysia’s minorities as the government tries to add Arabic calligraphy to the primary school curriculum.
Malaysia Changes Its Voting Age
By Marcus Tantau
Malaysia’s political landscape shifts as lawmakers vote to lower the country’s voting age.
Has the Paint Dried on Malaysia’s Protest Art?
By Michael Beltran
Radical street artist Fahmi Reza reflects on Malaysia a year after Najib’s fall.
What Does the Cameron Highland By-Election Mean for the Orang Asli?
By Scott Edwards
There is a sense of optimism on the ground that the ingredients for meaningful change are finally present.
Making Democracy Work in Malaysia
By Khoo Ying Hooi
How are civil society organizations faring under the new Malaysian government?
What Does the Cameron Highlands By-Election Mean for Malaysian Politics?
By Marcus Tantau
The poll will be an early test of the PH’s performance – and the BN’s resilience.