Malay nationalism

How Should Malaysia’s Government Deal With the ‘Green Wave’?

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How Should Malaysia’s Government Deal With the ‘Green Wave’?

Malaysia’s last general election, in November 2022, concluded with a somewhat paradoxical outcome: in addition to electing long-time opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim and his Pakatan Harapan coalition, it also delivered the Islamist party PAS more federal seats than any other single party in parliament. Since then, some local and international observers in academic, think tank, … Read more

The Rise and Rise of Malaysia’s Nationalist Right-Wing

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The Rise and Rise of Malaysia’s Nationalist Right-Wing

Advertisement In Malaysia’s six state elections earlier this month, the right-wing Malay-Muslim coalition, Perikatan Nasional (PN), maintained the substantial momentum that it gained at the general election in November 2022. The polls saw PN’s influence solidify across the Malay-majority states, bolstering its control in Kelantan, Terengganu, and Kedah, while also making inroads into Pakatan Harapan … Read more