Malaysian Affairs

Opinion editorials and news articles on the happenings in Malaysian political, social and cultural scenes
16
Aug
The unofficial role of “racial firebrand” for Umno Youth chief

The unofficial role of “racial firebrand” for Umno Youth chief

Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh’s cheap attempt to score political points by attempting to harass a hardware store
4 min read
30
Jul
#SokongAnwar vs #TurunAnwar: A Nation at a Crossroads, Not a Crisis

#SokongAnwar vs #TurunAnwar: A Nation at a Crossroads, Not a Crisis

by Darma Maniam In recent days, Malaysia's digital sphere has witnessed a hashtag battle that captures the growing
3 min read
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 lending credence to the joke that
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