Tag: Malaysia
Former Malaysian FM Dato’ Sri Saifuddin calls on the Anwar Government to address rising concerns regarding the refoulment of Rohingya refugees from Malaysia to Myanmar (ruled by the genocidal military)
*Statement by Dato’ Sri Saifuddin Abdullah, Member of Parliament for Indera Mahkota and former Foreign Minister of Malaysia (3 August 2026)*
The Rohingya’s hope of survival turns into a petition for “removal”
A petition calling for their removal highlights how a stateless people remains caught between conflict, migration, and political frustration.
Dr Mahathir on Euro-American Imperialist Crimes and the Countries’ need for Cooperation against the Existential Threat of Climate Change
In his hour-long dialogue on FORSEA YouTube Channel, former two-times Prime Minister of Malaysia Dr Mahathir Mohamad (98) shared his no-hold-barred reflections on the sordid state of the world, still in the grip of the Euro-American powers
Merdeka, Melayu and Muhibbah: Contradictions of Malay(sian) Nationalisms
Without a political or social revolution to rewrite our founding myths and foundational race narratives, the only conceivable path forward at this moment is a combination of creed and crucible — a multiethnic harmony that is underpinned by constitutional protections.
Incorporate women’s history for better gender-sensitive public policies and politics in Malaysia
In a world governed by patriarchy, Undi18's Sirikandis offer renewed hope for gender equality in Malaysia.
Democratization in Malaysia in particular and Southeast Asian region in general
The British-trained international law scholar, politician and humanitarian Tan Sri Dr Syed Hamid Albar with decades of experience in government and international politics will share his thoughts on Malaysia's stalled democratization and the state of democratization in the region.
Sabah Election Ends Inconclusively
Because of the outsize political representation handed to them at independence, Sabah and Sarawak parliamentarians now ironically hold king-making power over the fragmented Malay parties. That leverage could moderate the blatant governance abuses, provided the Borneo states learn to use their influence wisely.
Plan to Drop Charges Against Najib Stepson Stokes Outrage in Malaysia
The controversy over Riza comes amidst great political uncertainty in Malaysia, with anybody’s guess how long the current prime minister Muhyiddin will remain in power.
The Dark Horse in the Race: Muhyiddin Yassin and the Rise of ‘Old Malaysia’
it is highly likely that Muhyiddin will prioritize political survival over policy reforms. The reform agenda of the PH government will take a back seat to policies aimed at strengthening the Malay political and economic position. As such, we are likely to see a return to the 'Old Malaysia' days of BN.
Malaysia’s New Perikatan Nasional Government: A Return of Barisan Nasional Policies?
Barisan Nasional's leader Muhyiddin Yassin, spent most of his political career with BN and up to his removal in 2015 was Najib’s Deputy Prime Minister. Known as a stable establishment figure, he may be most comfortable executing the staid, time-tested staple of policies that allowed Barisan to survive for more than 50 years since independence.