by Sophie Lemière | Jul 30, 2025 | Blog, Opinion Pieces
Mahathir reshaped Malaysia’s politics and modernized its economy. He is also the source of many of the contradictions that continue to define the country today. Dr. Mahathir Mohamad, who turned 100 on July 10, stands as a political titan who casts a long shadow over... 
by Sophie Lemière | Jul 10, 2025 | Blog, Opinion Pieces
L’ancien Premier ministre malaisien, 100 ans ce jeudi 10 juillet, s’est longtemps maintenu au pouvoir par le patriarcat politique, une méthode ancienne qui inspire toujours les autocrates d’aujourd’hui. Mahathir Mohamad a 100 ans. On aimerait lire qu’il fut le dernier... 
by Sophie Lemière | Mar 24, 2023 | Blog, Opinion Pieces
Photo: Rohd Rasfan/ Getty Image Anwar Ibrahim became the tenth prime minister of Malaysia in November 2022. His popularity is at an all-time high with an approval rating of 68 percent, according to a recent poll by the Merdeka Center. This number at best nuances or at...