Why Southeast Asia is now firmly in the grip of China.
Malaysia’s secular versus religious divide
Could mediation prevent the clash of civil and Sharia law?
Dire straits for Malaysia’s world heritage
Why Melaka and George Town are at risk of becoming ghosts of their former selves.
Behind the rifts in modern Malaysia
Malaysians are rallying behind arrogance, antagonism and illiberalism.
Malaysia the fragile federation
Whether it is 53 or 59, an old debate shows why Sabah and Sarawak may not be celebrating independence.
Crisis and confidence in Najib’s Malaysia
Malaysia Update to examine what comes next for the Southeast Asian nation.
Out of Africa
What scandal soaked Malaysia could learn about power and accountability from South Africa and Mauritius.
‘Deep’ Malay cultural psychology
How modern Malaysia is huddling in the village against the 'dark forces' of the outside world.
Social cohesion and scandal cycles in Malaysia
Mahathir on the divisions tearing a country, the opposition and politics apart.
Double by-election win a boost for Najib
A snap election may be on the cards after healthy returns in West Malaysian state votes.
Mahathir and Malaysia’s money politics
In a country where cash is king, soon nothing will happen without bribery, alleges former PM.
Can a cartoonist bring down the Malaysian government?
Ross Tapsell in conversation with Zunar about freedom of expression and sedition.
The Kuala Lumpur logo controversy
Does a tacky logo point to the return of authoritarianism in Malaysia?
Mak Yong in May: Sembah Guru
Julia Mayer recounts watching the ancient North Malaysian dance-theatre known as Mak Yong.
Pakatan Harapan electrocutes itself
Manjit Bhatia writes on why the Sarawak poll results mean the death of Malaysia's opposition coalition.
Musing on the aesthetics of modern Muslims
Hew Wai Weng explores various aesthetic forms that are popular among middle-class Muslims.