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Noor Amin Ahmad on Anwar Ibrahim’s Long Political Journey
February 01, 2023

Noor Amin Ahmad on Anwar Ibrahim’s Long Political Journey

By Sebastian Strangio
Anwar “made himself ‘a bridge’ between different groups of people and ideas… it comes with the risk of being hated by all.”

Malaysian Advocacy Groups Sound Alarm Over Attacks on Press, Politicians
May 26, 2021

Malaysian Advocacy Groups Sound Alarm Over Attacks on Press, Politicians

By Sebastian Strangio
This year has seen at least five cases in which journalists have been questioned and investigated for their reporting.
What Does Malaysia’s Troubled Transition Mean for Democracy in Southeast Asia?
May 20, 2020

What Does Malaysia’s Troubled Transition Mean for Democracy in Southeast Asia?

By Prashanth Parameswaran
The country’s political upheaval reinforces the continued importance of paying attention to structural dynamics and the more contingent and contested nature of outcomes in domestic politics.

Making Democracy Work in Malaysia
February 01, 2019

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?
January 25, 2019

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.

Japan’s Lessons for Malaysia
July 01, 2018

Japan’s Lessons for Malaysia

By Nithin Coca
Japan’s 2009 election experience has lessons for Malaysia’s first opposition government.

Bridget Welsh on Malaysia's Election Surprise
June 01, 2018

Bridget Welsh on Malaysia's Election Surprise

By Prashanth Parameswaran
Malaysia’s 2018 election: why it matters and what comes next.
The Everyday Activists Behind Malaysia’s Democracy Struggle
May 29, 2018

The Everyday Activists Behind Malaysia’s Democracy Struggle

By Preeti Jha
We need to look beyond Mahathir, and even Anwar, to understand Malaysia’s seismic power shift.

Is a New Era Dawning for Malaysian Civil Society?
May 24, 2018

Is a New Era Dawning for Malaysian Civil Society?

By Binaifer Nowrojee
“The next year will be critical to build on the public momentum for change.”

Malaysia's New Political Tsunami
May 12, 2018

Malaysia's New Political Tsunami

By Michio Ueda
What led to the historic election result -- and where does Malaysia go from here?

In Malaysia, a Win for Democracy
May 11, 2018

In Malaysia, a Win for Democracy

By HuiHui Ooi
Malaysia has bucked Southeast Asia's trend toward authoritarianism.
Malaysia's Fierce Campaigning in Action
May 08, 2018

Malaysia's Fierce Campaigning in Action

By Alexandra Radu
Glimpses of the campaign in Malaysia's most hotly contested election to date.

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