New Mandala's co-founder Nicholas Farrelly discusses the state of democracy and politics in Malaysia with an opposition MP
PKR MPs on tour down under
The Rolling Stones of Malaysia's opposition is here. Don't forget to catch them at a city near you.
Islam, a religion of peace
Timothy Daniels provides a response to Clive Kessler's article noting that context is important in understanding the basis of religious violence.
You can meet Ambiga in Australia
Greg Lopez suggests that New Mandala readers might want to come and meet a "very dangerous" Malaysian woman.
Malaysia Day
Will the Abbot administration's approach to Malaysia be a wise one for Australia in the long run?
Bringing Malaysia back to the “middle”
Moderate Malaysians should band together to save Malaysia from the extremists.
Malaysia in a tragic year
DAP member of parliament, Tony Pua provides an assessment of Malaysia, one year on since GE13.
The impossible necessity of collaboration
Meredith L. Weiss suggests that political coalitions of different Malaysian groups are likely to remain a necessity
WaAllahu’alam …, Kassim Ahmad
Only Allah knows why those who seek the "Truth" in Islam often have ominous ends.
The People’s Tribunal on GE13
The People's Tribunal's found that that there are systemic flaws in the laws, processes and institutions entrusted to manage elections in Malaysia.
The dhimmi and an old new “rationale”
If a principled legalism has no strong roots in the sentiments of the nation’s people, on what basis can it be secure?
The vulnerability of Malaysia’s legal discourse
The impact of an impoverished legal discourse on the Federal Constitution and human rights.
Law and its discontent in Malaysia
Law as discourse in Malaysia -- what is it, the sources of its power and the contradictions.
MyKuasa
MyKuasa is a project to change voting attitudes in Malaysia, beginning with the states of Perak and Selangor. This is its first report.
Is Malaysia an “Islamic State”?
Malaysia is not an Islamic state. It simply has a government that claims absolute monopoly on religious authority.
Malaysia – the best predictors of electoral outcomes
Race, religion, region, urbanisation , candidates and/or issues -- what are the best predictors of electoral outcomes in Malaysia?
The TPP: Najib Razak’s Gordian Knot
The TPP is diametrically opposed to the government's economic philosophy. What are Premier Najib Razak's options?
Sabah – UMNO’s fixed deposit?
Engage two of Sabah's most prominent politicians as they discuss Sabah and Malaysia's future
The confusion about “Constitutional Monarchy” in Malaysia
Clive Kessler explores confusion about "Constitutional Monarchy" in Malaysia