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A Kelantanese voter with indelible ink on his index finger, Malaysia. Rafiuddin Abdul Rahman/Antara Foto

January 4, 2023

Malaysia’s 15th General Election: How a less influential Islamic party becomes the largest one in parliament

Kevin Zhang, ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute and Joshua Zi Wei Wan, Columbia University

The unexpected rise of the Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS) occured due to a confluence of factors.

Supporters of Malaysia’s opposition coalition party hold party flags in northern Malaysia on the eve of the country’s recent election. Corruption-plagued Najib Razak was voted out while Mahathir Mohamad won. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)

May 16, 2018

How Malaysian voters defied the odds and ousted corruption

Netina Tan, McMaster University and Cassandra Preece, McMaster University

Malaysian voters tossed the corrupt Najib Razak out of office despite efforts by his party to sway the result. A former dictator is back in charge, about to free his onetime political foe from jail.

Malaysia’s incoming prime minister, Mahathir Mohamad, waves a letter to the king. EPA/Ahmad Yusni

May 10, 2018

Malaysia’s first new government in six decades revels in a shocking victory

Scott Edwards, University of Birmingham

After 61 years, Malaysia has finally seen the opposition take control. What now?

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