Despite promises of reform, draconian laws continue to silence critics under Anwar Ibrahim’s leadership, human rights groups ...

Democracy in Asia is rapidly deteriorating—accelerated by waning international support and democratic backsliding even in the ...

Don't like the two main parties, so vote for the third? If only politics is that logical and voters that idealistic.

Strengthening democracy: Why Malaysia needs a robust Parliamentary Services Act Parliamentary and institutional development specialist, Maha Balakrishnan, explains why a strong Parliamentary ...

History has shown that leaders who overstay their welcome tend to become detached from reality. Prolonged rule can lead to ...

I feel compelled to respond to PAS President Abdul Hadi Awang’s recent statement rejecting the idea of limiting the Prime Minister’s tenure, claiming ...

A pivotal moment in the quest for establishing a two-term limit for Malaysia's Prime Minister occurred on December 3, 2019. The Constitutional (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2009 was introduced by Minister ...

Political analyst Mujibu Abd Muis argues that frequent policy shifts, common with leadership changes in Malaysia, pose a long-term disadvantage for a developing nation like Malaysia.

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