Commentary: Malaysia’s political chess games are not over
Dr Ooi Kee Beng examines Malaysia from a longer historical vantage point, coupled with the recognition that political opportunism is rampant when a power structure is at the point of collapse.
MYSay: A menu of remedies to deal with party-hopping
Danesh Chacko, Research Analyst, writes in to recommend two policy options to manage political hopping in Malaysia.
Is Malaysia heading for ‘BorneoExit’? Why some in East Malaysia are advocating for secession
In light of the 2020 Sabah state elections, Prof. James Chin discusses historical grievances related to East Malaysia.
Radio Interview: Do Register to Vote!
Danesh Prakash Chacko, JCI Research Analyst, speaks about the need of Malaysians to register as voters and coming out to vote.
Comment | Amphibian politicians: Remove MPs who breach oath
Danesh Prakash Chacko, JCI Research Analyst, presents remaining two options on managing defecting politicians in Malaysia.
Comment | Amphibian politicians: Options to manage them
Danesh Prakash Chacko, JCI Research Analyst, presents two out of four options on managing defecting politicians in Malaysia.
Party defections in Malaysia: Managing the ‘frogs’
Danesh Prakash Chacko, a Research Analyst, discusses two main approaches on how to manage the issue of political defections
Are parliamentary committees 'suspended' now?
Prof Wong Chin Huat summarises the debate on the status of parliamentary select committee--offering his interpretation that committees are already practically “suspended”.
Commentary: What’s behind Mahathir’s sacking and Malaysia’s new political drama
Mahathir Mohamad’s sacking shows Malaysia’s regime change is far from complete, says James Chin.
Malaysia’s worrying turn to right-wing politics
Prof. James Chin weighs in on the current Malaysian political transition.
Commentary: Wheels set in motion for another political showdown in Malaysia
Prof James Chin says the motion of no confidence in Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin is unlikely to be heard come May 18 when the Malaysian Parliament sits.
Malaysia needs a shadow cabinet to check an amateurish government
What Malaysia really needs is a shadow cabinet, a line-up of opposition frontbenchers to offer policy alternatives, not just criticism of ministers for incompetence.
