by Sophie Lemière | Jul 9, 2021 | Opinion Pieces
Since he took power in March 2020, Malaysian prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin has faced several attempts to topple his government by opposition leaders Anwar Ibrahim and former premier Mahathir Mohamad. Earlier this year, acting upon the prime minister’s advice,... by Sophie Lemière | Jun 18, 2021 | Opinion Pieces
Covid-19 is untamed, Mahathir is circling, there are rumbles of royal discontent and he has a razor thin majority in parliament. Yet despite his rocky boat, the prime minister is maintaining his course Not only have people underestimated Muhyiddin Yassin, but he has... by Sophie Lemière | Jun 10, 2021 | Opinion Pieces
Malaysia entered its third Movement Control Order (MCO) on June 1. Slated to last until June 14, MCO 3.0 may be renewed for an additional two weeks. If the lockdown is not renewed, Malaysia will enter a six-week period of dialing restrictions back to pre-MCO 3.0... by Sophie Lemière | May 13, 2021 | Opinion Pieces
A Malaysian student last month posted a video reporting one of her teachers telling students: ‘If you want to rape someone make sure they are over 18’ Rather than the consequences of Islamic conservatism, the controversy is a symptom of a global culture of gendered... by Sophie Lemière | Dec 18, 2020 | Opinion Pieces
Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah has had to make an unprecedented number of decisions this year, amid a global pandemic and the manoeuvres of political parties While his statements and actions are seen by some as contradictory to the king’s constitutional role, it...