by Sophie Lemière | Nov 8, 2022 | Blog, Opinion Pieces
Malaysia should not wait to become a full-fledged democracy to implement new forms of democratic participation, as such innovations would support the democratisation process. Elections are the crystallisation of political history: a moment in which one may see what... by Sophie Lemière | Oct 31, 2022 | Blog, Opinion Pieces
Today, politicians need to adapt to a new game, and to new rules. Prime Minister Ismail Sabri recently declined Anwar Ibrahim’s invitation to debate with other party leaders. Ismail justified his stance by claiming that “debate is not in our culture”. The... by Sophie Lemière | Oct 25, 2022 | Blog, Opinion Pieces
Malaysia’s highly anticipated General Elections will be held on November 19, preceded by a 14-day campaign period. The Election Commission has set the candidates’ nomination day to November 5. Parties have just over a week to decide on seats and, more... by Sophie Lemière | Sep 29, 2022 | Blog, Opinion Pieces
On the eve of a potential election in Malaysia, political parties are getting in order of battle. The exact date of the general election remains unclear, and it is not due until September 2023. However, recent cues indicate that Prime Minister Ismail Sabri... by Sophie Lemière | Sep 20, 2022 | Blog, Opinion Pieces
Najib Razak, former prime minister of Malaysia, had his 12-year sentence for abuse of power and corruption upheld on August 23. It is the first time in the country’s history that a former prime minister has been sent to prison. Najib comes from a unique...