by Sophie Lemière | Apr 22, 2025 | Blog, Opinion Pieces
Malaysia hopes to attract over 35 million tourists in 2026, but its current approach raises questions about long-term sustainability and environmental impact. KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has plans to bring in 31.4 million tourists this year and 35.6 million tourists in... 
by Sophie Lemière | Mar 10, 2025 | Blog, Opinion Pieces
Malaysia’s political landscape is dominated by ageing leaders, with key figures well into their 70s, 80s and even 90s. KUALA LUMPUR: By the end of 2025, some of Malaysia’s most prominent figures will be well into their twilight years. Mr Mahathir Mohamad – who... 
by Sophie Lemière | Jan 20, 2025 | Blog, Opinion Pieces
Najib Razak’s push for house arrest has reignited discussions about his political future, with implications for Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and coalition dynamics. KUALA LUMPUR: In a country where political drama is as common as the tropical heat, Malaysia... 
by Sophie Lemière | Oct 5, 2023 | Blog, Featured, Opinion Pieces
Photo: Rohd Rasfan/ Getty Image Malaysia’s state elections, held in six states on August 12, followed an uneventful campaign and led to little change to the status quo. The three northern states of Kedah, Kelantan, and Terengganu were retained by the opposition... 
by Sophie Lemière | Apr 28, 2023 | Blog, Featured, Opinion Pieces
Photo: Annice Lyn/Getty Images After two decades of struggle for democracy, Anwar Ibrahim finally became the 10th prime minister of Malaysia last November. His election comes with very high expectations on human and civil rights reforms. However, after more than 100...