Malaysian Affairs

Opinion editorials and news articles on the happenings in Malaysian political, social and cultural scenes
28
May
What kind of deputy president should Izzah be for her father?

What kind of deputy president should Izzah be for her father?

by R.Dineskumar Nurul Izzah Anwar has been elected the PKR deputy president, further solidifying the notion that the party
4 min read
09
Feb
It’s good that the guidelines were scrapped. Still, it is infuriating that Jakim considered it in the first place

It’s good that the guidelines were scrapped. Still, it is infuriating that Jakim considered it in the first place

The controversial guidelines proposed by the government through the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) on Muslims’ participation in non-Muslim
4 min read
05
Feb
Penang is still the right “market” for Muda. It just needs to step up its game

Penang is still the right “market” for Muda. It just needs to step up its game

Nearly three years after being trounced in the 2023 state elections, Muda appears to be subdued - particularly in Penang.
6 min read
15
Oct
Is DAP ready to give seats to MCA, MIC come GE16?

Is DAP ready to give seats to MCA, MIC come GE16?

DAP has expressed its openness for Pakatan Harapan to work with Barisan Nasional for the next general election (GE16) which
3 min read
15
Oct
Amanah leaders should abandon Johor unity govt push by now. It is getting embarrassing

Amanah leaders should abandon Johor unity govt push by now. It is getting embarrassing

Amanah has been stirring the pot in recent months, causing needless headaches for Pakatan Harapan. Earlier in August, the party’
4 min read
16
Sep
No matter what PAS does, it can never win over non-Malay voters

No matter what PAS does, it can never win over non-Malay voters

PAS is trying to win over the minds and hearts of non-Malays and non-Muslims. The Islamist party, in its 70th
5 min read
11
Aug
Are our politicians sincere with their pro-Palestine advocacy?

Are our politicians sincere with their pro-Palestine advocacy?

The government recently organised a Palestinian Liberation Rally at the Axiata Area in Bukit Jalil on August 3, with 12,
5 min read
06
Aug
Gerakan wouldn't dare to leave PN despite contempt over PAS’ extreme politics

Gerakan wouldn't dare to leave PN despite contempt over PAS’ extreme politics

It has been a rough couple of weeks for Gerakan. Party president Dominic Lau defended Chinese vernacular schools that received
4 min read
25
Jul
Should “irrelevant” MCA and MIC be given posts in the Madani cabinet?

Should “irrelevant” MCA and MIC be given posts in the Madani cabinet?

MCA and MIC are unhappy about being sidelined in the Madani government, and their leaders have been making their grouses
4 min read
12
Jul
As UMNO folks keep backing PN, PH needs to rethink GE16 collab plans with BN

As UMNO folks keep backing PN, PH needs to rethink GE16 collab plans with BN

UMNO folks have done it again - they voted for Perikatan Nasional, this time around in the Sungai Bakap by-election
4 min read