Social reforms

The opposition leader's new book is a pitch to lead Malaysians as they set out together to repair their social fabric.

The unprecedented Covid-19 pandemic shows the role of trade unions is even more important in defending workers’ rights during the health and social crisis.

Moderate Malaysians should band together to save Malaysia from the extremists.

MyKuasa is a project to change voting attitudes in Malaysia, beginning with the states of Perak and Selangor. This is its first report.

If pleasurable pain can be said to be a critical political factor, then recent developments in Malaysia is to be welcomed.

Danielle May argues the closeness of the 2013 election indicates an underlying shift in political attitudes

The role of Jurist Malaya Initiative is to open the space for truly public intellectual work.

What would the impact of 'cultural dakwah' be in universalising Islam in Malaysia?

The Malaysian electoral authoritarian regime has hardened in its attitude and actions toward media freedom in various “waves” since reformasi.

Why do Muslims continue to believe and rely on legislation to get them to heaven?

In Malaysia, consumer habits aligned with aspirational piety form just another disciplinary mode to reinforce the boundary markers of identity.

Did Mahathir plant the seeds to the current opposition coalition through his draconian measures to, ironically, stifle the opposition?

Women are a focal point in Malaysian politics today, with some recent discussion of their ability as voters to decide election outcomes. But this has not translated into their increased representation at a political level.