Commentary: Malaysia’s government rests on an uneasy pact

As both ruling and opposition parties splinter, Malaysia’s next government will ultimately involve an alliance between rival party coalitions, says … More

James Chin on MA63 and the Return of State Nationalism in Malaysia

Calls for increased autonomy for Sabah and Sarawak are once again on the agenda in Malaysian politics. Since the founding … More

Khairuddin triggered 1MDB scandal revelation – lawyer

He is suing former IGP Khalid Abu Bakar and seven others over his detention under Sosma in 2015. The High … More

With Zahid on top, EC rule on campaign posters could backfire on BN

Will splashing the BN chairman’s face on posters bring in the votes? A three-year-old ruling by the Election Commission (EC) … More

In making moves to align with UMNO, has Anwar’s PKR lost its moral compass?

Anwar Ibrahim’s Parti Keadilan Rakyat working with its arch-nemesis UMNO isn’t going to yield results, says an ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute … More

Dividing The Chinese – Clueless Wee Begs Chinese Voters Not To Put All Eggs In One Basket, Threatens Marginalization

Since the Malaysian Chinese Association (MCA) was founded in Feb 1949, it has been a uni-racial political party that comprises only Chinese … More

7 unintended consequences in M’sian politics since March 8, 2008

‘History is a bad motorist. It rarely signals its intentions when it is taking a turn.’ COMMENT | They say, … More

In GE15 break-up with Bersatu, can Umno’s partners MCA, MIC survive and stay relevant to voters?

KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 : Umno’s decision to stay in the Perikatan Nasional (PN) government until the 15th general election … More

BN rejects Ahmad Maslan as sec-gen in another blow to Zahid

This is the second time Zahid’s choice of Barisan Nasional secretary-general has not gone down well with coalition leaders. Barisan … More

Conspiracy claim unsettles calm waters in PAS

Several PAS leaders have come out to deny a conspiracy against its party president. Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin’s efforts to … More

The end of the single-party dominance era in Malaysia

Many politicians unable to accept new political normal that there is no such thing as a dominant party in govt … More

RM2 billion oil ‘coup’ puts Sarawak opposition in further turmoil

Having neutralised political enemies over state rights under MA63, the state’s ruling coalition GPS is set for a big win … More

PAS-MIC feud could put BN, Muafakat in a bind

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 : The open quarrel between PAS and MIC might hurt Muafakat Nasional and Perikatan Nasional’s chances … More

‘Change will have to come from the Malays’

A conversation with political analyst James Chin on the country’s largest ethnic group being the lynchpin for change, flashpoints in … More

‘Court cluster’ split on budget vote as emerging ‘sakit perut cluster’ steps up lobbying

A series of meetings have been held in the last 48 hours in a bid to convince Umno MPs to … More

With parliamentary majority in doubt, PM Muhyiddin could stay in power using agreements with parties

KUALA LUMPUR : To stay in power, Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin could resort to confidence and supply agreements with … More

Muhyiddin’s resignation among BN’s discussion agenda – Hishammuddin

KUALA LUMPUR: The question on whether Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin should step down are among issues to be … More

Tussle over Sabah CM’s post piles pressure on Perikatan after Anwar’s federal takeover claim

COMMENTARY, Sept 28 — The aligned Perikatan Nasional (read: Bersatu) and Barisan Nasional (read: Umno) are deadlocked over which should … More

Malaysian PM Muhyiddin’s alliance wins Sabah polls

Victory would bolster his bid in defending premiership in challenge from Anwar Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin’s alliance has won the … More