Pro-bumiputera policy tough to scrap

Almost 30 years after policy was supposed to end in Malaysia, many still feel they need it Shannon Teoh, The Straits Times Malaysia introduced its affirmative action New Economic Policy (NEP) in…

The nefarious Mahathir

(Malaysian Chinese News) - The view of SUARAM adviser Dr Kua Kia Soong that Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad is not qualified to be the prime minister and also not qualified to be the leader of the…

Najib and the politics of survival

Other politicians have fallen for less – how has Najib managed to survive? By Isabel Yeo, edited by Anne Hwarng, ASEAN today In the last four years, Malaysia’s Prime Minister Najib Razak has…

Is Mahathir really the ‘top dog’?

(FMT) - Dr Mahathir Mohamad on Tuesday pronounced himself as Pakatan Harapan’s (PH) “top dog”, drawing parallels between his new post in the opposition coalition to that held by Barisan Nasional…

Najib rattles Mahathir-era skeletons

A look back at 'vengeful operator' Bank Negara's forex trading losses over two decades ago Ravi Velloor, The Straits Times So, the Malaysian government will set up a royal commission of inquiry…

Who can replace Anwar Ibrahim?

Malaysia’s opposition superstar has said he will not stand for Prime Minister. This leaves big questions, and divisions, for his coalition. by Isabel Yeo, edited by Francesca Ross, Asean Today…