Malaysia at New Mandala

National harmony: race, politics and campaigning in Malaysia

A new report analyses debates around social cohesion and a failed proposal for a National Harmony Commission in Malaysia in light of Pakatan Harapan's collapse

22 Oct, 2020

MALAYSIA LATEST

Malaysia: The New Political Normal, for Now about 1 month ago
The promise of the “New Malaysia” that would emerge after the historic 2018 election has been delayed again indefinitely.
Jawi: identity and controversy about 2 months ago
The furore over a few seemingly innocuous pages in a textbook provide an indication of just how polarised Malaysian society has become.
Poverty policy making during the pandemic about 4 months ago
In Malaysia, government social spending is on the decline while policy debates on critical issues such as UBI remain suspended.
Whither labour law reform in Malaysia? about 5 months ago
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.
Groundhog day for Fake News in Malaysia about 6 months ago
Legitimate criticism of the government’s decision to obtain the state of emergency declaration is now a criminal offence under Malaysian law.

RACE, RELIGION, AND MALAYSIA

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Groundhog day for Fake News in Malaysia

Legitimate criticism of the government’s decision to obtain the state of emergency declaration is now a criminal offence under Malaysian law.

Jim Nolan, Guest Contributor 26 Mar, 2021

Mental illness in Malaysia: the imperative to destigmatise

The Ministry of Health needs to make the strategic leap from awareness to research and intervention.

Muhammad Afiq Ismaizam 12 Nov, 2020

Art, culture, grief and loss in a time of crisis – 2020 Malaysia Update

New Mandala 03 Dec, 2020

A NEW MALAYSIA?

COVID-19 flights to nowhere: radical escape or radical reimagining of the everyday?

The illusion that the domestic space is only a site for social reproduction is over, but what will replace it?

Christopher Choong 10 Dec, 2020

Creating land in the sea: the quest for greater state autonomy in Malaysia

Land reclamation initiatives seek to side-step national regimes which had previously constrained the autonomy of local governments.

Kheng Koon Ng 15 Oct, 2020

Federal-state friction amid Malaysia’s dual political and pandemic plight

The COVID-19 crisis tested the boundaries of federal-state relations when decisions from the centre were not received well by state governments.

Tricia Yeoh 12 Aug, 2020