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. 23: Francis Hutchinson, Senior Fellow and Kevin Zhang, Senior Research Officer
- No. 31: ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute
- No. 35: Francis Hutchinson, Senior Fellow
- No. 50: Francis Hutchinson, Senior Fellow
1. Sabah, Sarawak want their full rights, not interested in federal top posts: Warisan deputy chief
Channel News Asia, 18 November 2022
2. The flood factor in Malaysian polls: Will it prove costly for Barisan Nasional?
Derrick A Paulo & Zainudin Afandi
Channel News Asia, 18 November 2022
3. UMNO president Ahmad Zahid could face ‘close fight’ in Perak amid signs of waning support
Pichayada Promchertchoo
Channel News Asia, 18 November 2022
4. Wave of support growing for Perikatan Nasional ahead of Malaysia GE15 Polling Day, says Muhyiddin
Amir Yusof
Channel News Asia, 18 November 2022
5. Bolehkah Zahid tawar jawatan menteri kepada Anifah? [Can Zahid offer the position of minister to Anifah?]
Mohsin Abdullah
Free Malaysia Today, 18 November 2022
6. GE15: it’s all about the economy
Geoffrey Williams
Free Malaysia Today, 18 November 2022
7. In Kota Raja, voters voice frustration over politicians
Faisal Asyraf
Free Malaysia Today, 18 November 2022
8. Sedate campaigning in Shah Alam sign of Pakatan’s grip on seat?
Radzi Razak
Malay Mail Online, 18 November 2022
9. Alor Gajah, Masjid Tanah voters not convinced by BN’s work, hope for new Melaka state govt
Soo Wern Jun
Malaysiakini, 18 November 2022
10. Anwar as PM triggers southern Johor wave in absence of ‘clear villains’
Alyaa Alhadjri
Malaysiakini, 18 November 2022
11. Gombak rumble: PN, BN amp up anti-DAP narrative at Malay-majority seat
Hariz Mohd
Malaysiakini, 18 November 2022
12. How Ijok sheds light on Harapan’s current surge
Terence Netto
Malaysiakini, 18 November 2022
13. In Lembah Pantai, Fahmi tackles some unwavering BN resistance
Alena Nadia
Malaysiakini, 18 November 2022
14. In Muar, Muhyiddin warns ‘Jewish and Christian’ agenda
[link to 3-hour video of CERAMAH MEGA PNBEST]
Malaysiakini, 18 November 2022
15. Anwar Ibrahim dan Parti Komunis Itali [Anwar Ibrahim and Italian Communist Party]
Hishamuddin Rais ialah aktivis politik, penulis dan pengarah filem.
Malaysian Insight, 18 November 2022
16. Sarawak may be Anwar’s Achilles heel in bid for Putrajaya, say observers
Desmond Davidson
Malaysian Insight, 18 November 2022
17. GE15: ‘Kingmakers in Sabah, Sarawak’
Syed Umar Ariff
New Straits Times, 18 November 2022
18. GE15: Padang Serai election postponed
New Straits Times, 18 November 2022
19. 东马选情影响希盟执政机会 [East Malaysia election results to influence chances of PH government]
郑名烈
Sinchew 星洲网, 18 November 2022
20. GE15: Choose a federal government that’s in line with the state, Johor MB urges youth
VENESA DEVI
Star, 18 November 2022
21. Malay ground hard to read
Rahimy Rahim
Star, 18 November 2022
22. Winds of change in the north?
JOCELINE TAN
Star, 18 November 2022
23. Why Johor is a window to Malaysia’s GE outcome
Francis E. Hutchinson and Kevin Zhang
Straits Times, 18 November 2022
24. Malaysia’s Projected Post-Election Leaders
Lim Teck Ghee
Asia Sentinel, 17 November 2022
25. GE15: Nearly 1 mln young voters in Sabah likely to pick people-friendly candidates
Bernama, 17 November 2022
26. Gabungan Rakyat Sabah, Warisan making strong push in interior areas ahead of GE15 Polling Day
Channel News Asia, 17 November 2022
27. GPS needs to win big for Sarawak to have strong voice in parliament: State premier
Channel News Asia, 17 November 2022
28. Malaysia GE15: Will there be a ‘big tent’ approach by opposition parties this time?
Fabian Koh
Channel News Asia, 17 November 2022
29. Support of Malay base crucial in Malaysian politics, says expert
[9-minute video interview with Dr Meredith Weiss]
Channel News Asia, 17 November 2022
30. Ahead of GE15, Will it Be Back to the Future for Malaysian Politics?
James Chin
Diplomat, 17 November 2022
31. Malaysia’s Political Parties Neglect Youth At Their Own Peril
Brian R. Braun
Diplomat, 17 November 2022
32. GE15: Favourable political weather for kingmakers
Ameen Kamal
EMIR Research, 17 November 2022
33. DAP accepts that PM must be a Malay, says Loke
Free Malaysia Today, 17 November 2022
34. PH, BN ‘playing nice’ sign of possible pact, says Muhyiddin
Faiz Zainudin
Free Malaysia Today, 17 November 2022
35. GE15: Volunteers in Singapore to help bring at least 8,500 postal votes back to Malaysia
Malay Mail Online, 17 November 2022
36. In Putrajaya, race to unseat ‘ketua kampung’ Ku Nan begins anew
Zurairi A.R.
Malay Mail Online, 17 November 2022
37. Think-tank predicts Umno, MCA, MIC presidents all losing seats in GE15
[link to EMIR Research Malaysia GE-15 Projection (Peninsular Malaysia)]
Justin Ong
Malay Mail Online, 17 November 2022
38. As campaigning draws to a close, Tambun voters still torn between Anwar and Faizal
Nur Hasliza Mohd Salleh
Malaysia Now, 17 November 2022
39. A hung Parliament – what M’sia needs but most dreads?
Wong Chin Huat
Malaysiakini, 17 November 2022
40. Research: Hadi a ‘key amplifier’ of race-based narratives
Malaysiakini, 17 November 2022
41. BN enjoys higher support rate in UCSI poll
Malaysian Insight, 17 November 2022
42. 国阵的危机，希盟的选择 [BN’s crisis, PH’s choice]
刘哲伟目前在国际伊斯兰大学政治学系任职助理教授。
Malaysian Insight, 17 November 2022
43. GE15: BN shouldn’t be afraid to take on opposition in urban seats, says Johari
Hana Naz Harun
New Straits Times, 17 November 2022
44. What will the next government look like?
Murray Hunter
Sinchew 星洲网, 17 November 2022
45. 大选的“黑天鹅” [The black swans of the general election]
何建兴
Sinchew 星洲网, 17 November 2022
46. GE15: Analysts, veteran politician predict comfortable win for GPS in Sarawak
Shivani Supramani And Sharon Ling
Star, 17 November 2022
47. Malaysia GE2022: DAP flexes Malay candidates to dispel pro-Chinese image
Shannon Teoh
Straits Times, 17 November 2022
48. Malaysia GE2022: Largest Indian party MIC fights for survival in Perak
Ram Anand and Lok Jian Wen
Straits Times, 17 November 2022
49. Melaka’s Alor Gajah ward seen as bellwether for Malaysia election
Zunaira Saieed
Straits Times, 17 November 2022
50. Malaysia GE2022: Voters want to get past racial politics but protecting Malay-Muslim rights still vital for some
Taufiq Zalizan, Navene Elangovan & Justin Ong
Today, 17 November 2022
Media, Technology & Society
51. Malaysia GE15: Social media emerges as new battleground as parties woo youth votes
Tan Si Hui, Jalelah Abu Baker
Channel News Asia, 18 November 2022
52. In a first, church leaders release video reminder for Malaysians to go vote for GE15 ‘rain or shine’ (VIDEO)
Zarrah Morden
Malay Mail Online, 18 November 2022
53. 新媒体在本届大选有多大作用？[What has been the role of new media in this election?]
陈利威
Sinchew 星洲网, 18 November 2022
54. INTERACTIVE: GE15’s online battle for votes
Diyana Pfordten
Star, 18 November 2022
55. GE15: In Sabah, poster wars more happening online
Roy Goh
New Straits Times, 17 November 2022
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