This special issue of Daily News Alert compiles news articles relating to the 15th Malaysian General Election, to be held on 19 November 2022. The regular Daily News Alert will be released after 4 pm today.
This issue includes the following commentaries and articles with citations attributed to ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute and its researchers. You can click on the links to go to these articles directly.
- No. 2: Francis Hutchinson, Senior Fellow
- No. 11: James Chai, Visiting Fellow
- No. 24: Francis Hutchinson, Senior Fellow
- No. 35: Francis Hutchinson, Senior Fellow
1. Low percentage of female candidates in Malaysia’s GE15
Borneo Bulletin, 15 November 2022
2. Malaysia GE15: Barisan Nasional, Pakatan Harapan in tough tussle for bellwether state Johor
Amir Yusof
Channel News Asia, 15 November 2022
3. Malaysia GE15: The battle of party flags in pictures
Fadza Ishak, Fatihah Kamaruddin, Gaya Chandramohan & Try Sutrisno Foo
Channel News Asia, 15 November 2022
4. Strong support for PAS in swing state Terengganu, but race against BN could be too close to call
Aqil Haziq Mahmud
Channel News Asia, 15 November 2022
5. The State Of The Nation: What would it take to fund GE15 election promises by PH, PN and BN?
Cindy Yeap
Edge Markets, 15 November 2022
6. Given the vote, but ignorant about what it means
K. Parkaran
Free Malaysia Today, 15 November 2022
7. Who will be PM after GE15?
Lim Teck Ghee
Free Malaysia Today, 15 November 2022
8. The fate of independents in general elections
Azzman Abdul Jamal
Malaysia Now, 15 November 2022
9. Muar fisherfolk hoist Muda’s black flag, BN seeks to turn the tide
Raveena Nagotra
Malaysiakini, 15 November 2022
10. Takiyuddin – PN, BN may work together to form govt after GE15
Haspaizi Zain
Malaysiakini, 15 November 2022
11. The hidden blessings of Sheraton Move
James Chai, Visiting Fellow, ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute
Malaysiakini, 15 November 2022
12. The money factor in elections and politics
P Gunasegaram
Malaysiakini, 15 November 2022
13. Voters cry data breach after calls, WhatsApp messages from campaigners
Aidila Razak
Malaysiakini, 15 November 2022
14. Internal rift in Amanah over Husam Musa candidacy
Diyana Ibrahim
Malaysian Insight, 15 November 2022
15. Jawatan berpendapatan: Gelanggang saingan tidak adil? [Salaried posts: Unfair competition?]
Dr G Manimaran
Malaysian Insight, 15 November 2022
16. Police identify 292 potential election flash points
Malaysian Insight, 15 November 2022
17. GE15: Battle in Perlis heats up, Shahidan to campaign in MB’s fortress
Aizat Sharif
New Straits Times, 15 November 2022
18. Next generation of leaders
Dhesegaan Bala Krishnan, Luqman Hakim
New Straits Times, 15 November 2022
19. UMNO intends to return as Malaysia’s natural governing party
James Chin
Nikkei Asia, 15 November 2022
20. GE15: Sepanggar voters in a dilemma over Sabah’s complex political alliances
Stephanie Lee
Star, 15 November 2022
21. GE15: Tough fight brewing in Shah Alam among middleweights, says analyst
Wani Muthiah
Star, 15 November 2022
22. GPS will play key role in forming next govt, say analysts
Sharon Ling
Star, 15 November 2022
23. Is it the person, party or PM?
Zakiah Koya
Star, 15 November 2022
24. Malaysia GE2022: Quiet Ayer Hitam now a ‘must win’ constituency with political heavyweights paying visits
Justin Ong
Today, 15 November 2022
25. DAP sabotaj agenda Bumiputera – Muhyiddin [DAP is sabotaging the Bumiputera agenda – Muhyiddin]
Muhammad Yusri Muzamir
Berita Harian (Malaysia), 14 November 2022
26. Muka baharu, calon tukar parti galas harapan hadapi PH di Selangor [New faces, candidates who switched parties to face PH in Selangor]
Najiha Zainudin adalah Felo Penyelidik Pertubuhan Naratif Malaysia (NARATIF) dan Pensyarah UOW Malaysia KDU University College
Berita Harian (Malaysia), 14 November 2022
27. In Malaysia, incumbency isn’t all it used to be
Editorial Board, ANU
East Asia Forum, 14 November 2022
28. Ismail Sabri confident of BN forming new govt with cooperation of GPS
Free Malaysia Today, 14 November 2022
29. Muhyiddin upbeat despite poll saying he could lose
Free Malaysia Today, 14 November 2022
30. ‘Kita Boleh’ has resulted In Malaysians’ first victory with more to come
Phar Kim Beng
Jakarta Post, 14 November 2022
31. Syed Saddiq unveils five-point manifesto, among focus is green Muar and focus on tourism, digitalisation
Yiswaree Palansamy
Malay Mail Online, 14 November 2022
32. Chinese education should not be exploited as election chip
Sinchew 星洲网, 14 November 2022
33. 何以希盟看上霹雳州？[Why is Pakatan Harapan looking at Perak?]
冯振豪
Sinchew 星洲网, 14 November 2022
34. Shifting mood in Selangor’s Malay belt
Joceline Tan
Star, 14 November 2022
35. Malaysia GE2022: Tambun local Faizal rates his chances of ending Anwar’s PM hopes
Lok Jian Wen
Straits Times, 14 November 2022
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