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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?

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.

The final video in New Mandala's coverage of Malaysia's 13th General Election sees Ross Tapsell and Greg Lopez discussing the result