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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.

A new book traces the role of the police and the military in the modern political history of Thailand.

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

Jim Taylor reports on rising tensions in Thailand following Yingluck's landmark democracy speech in Mongolia.

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