(Jan 29): Malaysia’s Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi strengthened his hold over one of the nation’s ruling parties after purging or sidelining senior leaders on Friday (Jan 27), but analysts say the move will do little to bolster his bloc’s popularity.
Anwar Ibrahim's rise to power as Malaysia's prime minister and his upcoming visit to the kingdom has rekindled hope for a return of peace to the far South, according to experts.
A fragmented majority is a problem for stability in any country. Malays make up a significant majority of Malaysia’s population, and when Malays are socially and politically fragmented, any ruling government of the day would constantly be wielding a slim majority at best, leading to perpetual political instability
SINGAPORE, Dec 3 After days of being kept on tenterhooks following an inconclusive General Election (GE), a sense of cautious optimism finally pervaded many young Malaysians.