Malaysia

The real campaign all along was about the Malay votes on the peninsula.

Sabah and Sarawak are too important to ignore now in Malaysian politics.

One must never fail to notice the clear pattern of authoritarian rule that runs all the way back to the founding years of the nation.

The lack of concern on these numbers is indicative of how ingrained our belief that women’s issues are trivial.

The Malaysian people are finally to a certain extent constructing their own paradigm and finding their own voices.

Regime change in itself will not automatically bring the powerful state down, writes Kikue Hamayotsu

The more important question is to define what constitutes funding, and whether they are used to promote the welfare of Malaysians.

The critical question remains whether Bersih’s concerted efforts will actually bring some, if any institutional reform to Malaysia’s electoral system and process.

Politicians everywhere would be wise to examine their own shortcomings in addressing the needs and aspirations of rural constituents

Younger Malays, in general, both in rural and urban areas, are no longer emotionally attached to UMNO.

Rural dynamics explain the government’s victory in the Malaysian election, argues Edward Aspinall

The dilemma for BN is abundantly clear with a risk of further alienating the already disgruntled moderate Malays and non-Malays.

BN’s greatest strength is their ability to sustain massive party machines and patronage networks in order to generate loyalty.

Barisan Nasional has managed to pocket 60 percent or 133 out of the total 222 seats by winning only 48 percent of the popular votes.

The results in Sabah showed the changing political ground even as the influence of the politics of development remained strong.

If there is one impact of Islam on the Muslim electorate is that leaders who have neglected Islamic ideals of good governance will be removed.

The new breed of Malays have their eyes now set on cosmopolitan leaders, regardless of which party they are from.

Professor Ed Aspinall shares his views on Malaysia's general elections.

The excrement that we dispose of quietly and in private is the very same substance that nurtures our national body.

Has Pakatan Rakyat moved the majority of Malaysians to the centre of the political spectrum?

No electoral system is perfect and Malaysia's still has a long way to go. The role of the opposition is to keep pressure on the government.

Greg Lopez calls on Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak to resign because of his failure to claim a legitimate mandate

Professor Edward Aspinall asks "how long will elections seem truly consequential for Malaysians if the national government can never be changed by them?"

The results are now in, with the Barisan Nasional government eking out its narrowest ever parliamentary victory of 133 seats to Pakatan Rakyat’s 89.