Azmil Tayeb, Guest Contributor, Author at New Mandala

A PhD candidate at the Department of Political and Social Change, Australian National University.

What then explains this xenophobia? One short explanation is the fear of losing hegemony, be it politically or religiously.

Younger Malays, in general, both in rural and urban areas, are no longer emotionally attached to UMNO.

The "Kajang Move" undermines the essence of democracy and Malaysia's transition to a genuine two-party system, argues Azmil Tayeb.