Amrita Malhi traces the historical roots of the 3Rs of Malaysian politics—”race, religion and royalty”—to 19th-century colonial contests between Siam and Britain.
Tag: United Malays National Organisation (UMNO)
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Campaign of Hate? Fake News and Anti-Refugee Rhetoric in Malaysia
Hate speech targeting refugees in Malaysia, often rooted in false information, has spread online as the nation stares down the threat of COVID-19. The allegedly organised rhetoric has turned some against refugees and migrants alike.
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Winner-Takes-All: The Structural Risk to Malaysian Democracy
Malaysia has a new government in place after much political turmoil, putting an end (for now) to much speculation. It’s easy to view this recent saga as a struggle between personalities, but Malaysia’s political woes are embedded in a problematic electoral system.
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Explainer: Dark Day(s) in Malaysia as the Empire Strikes Back
It’s been a rollercoaster ride of a week for Malaysians as they watched their politicians horse-trading and jockeying for political gain. Following the appointment of Muhyiddin Yassin to the premiership, Malaysians are worried that all their efforts to create lasting change in their country might be for naught.
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Artists Respond: Malaysia’s Political Situation
Five Malaysian artists respond to the political turmoil in early 2020 by doing what they do best: making art.
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What’s Going On in Malaysia’s Game of Thrones?
Almost two years after regime change in Malaysia, Malaysians were treated to a spectacle of political turmoil as Prime Minister Mahathir Mohammad handed in his resignation amid struggles between factions and parties over the course of a dramatic weekend.
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Akan Datang: A transition is under way in Singapore’s ruling party
Among this week’s round-up of stories to watch in Southeast Asia: a social network code of conduct in Vietnam, repatriation of the Rohingya from Bangladesh to Myanmar, and all eyes on leadership renewal in Singapore’s ruling party.
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Sketches of GE14: Polling Day
Views of Malaysia on Polling Day, seen through an artist’s pen. This page will be updated as the day progresses!
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Sketches of GE14: A Little Night Music
Malaysian artist Charis Loke hits the ground during the 14th general election to capture the sights of a nation going to the polls.
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Sketches of GE14: A Tale of Three Ceramahs
Malaysian artist Charis Loke hits the ground during the 14th general election to capture the sights of a nation going to the polls.