This special issue of Daily News Alert compiles news articles relating to the 15th Malaysian General Election, 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. 3: Serina Rahman, Associate Fellow
- No. 12: Mohd Faizal Musa, Visiting Fellow
- No. 20: Serina Rahman, Associate Fellow and Francis Hutchinson, Senior Fellow
- No. 21: Serina Rahman, Associate Fellow
- No. 41: James Chai, Visiting Fellow
1. Barisan Nasional will not back either PH or PN to form the next Malaysian government: Ismail Sabri
Amir Yusof
Channel News Asia, 22 November 2022
2. Malaysia GE15: PH-BN alliance may be most representative, but don’t expect stability, say analysts
Darrelle Ng
Channel News Asia, 22 November 2022
3. Malaysia GE15: Rural communities look towards incoming government for better lives
Clara Lee, Jalelah Abu Baker
Channel News Asia, 22 November 2022
4. Amanah seen as traitors by Malay-Muslim voters, says analyst
Reshna Reem Ganesan
Free Malaysia Today, 22 November 2022
5. Umno on road to ruin with PH-DAP ties, says Annuar
Joel Shasitiran
Free Malaysia Today, 22 November 2022
6. Analysts: Khairy, Nurul Izzah’s defeat does not mean rejection of progressive politics
Soo Wern Jun , Keertan Ayamany and Ashley Yeong
Malay Mail Online, 22 November 2022
7. Sarawak assembly unanimously passes anti-party hopping law
Sulok Tawie
Malay Mail Online, 22 November 2022
8. Can GPS change PAS? Can Abang Jo manage Hadi?
Wong Chin Huat
Malaysiakini, 22 November 2022
9. Forming federal govt: How does anti-hopping law apply?
Azalina Othman Said
Malaysiakini, 22 November 2022
10. Harapan blindsided in Permatang Pauh but voters not surprised
Arulldas Sinnappan
Malaysiakini, 22 November 2022
11. GPS picked lesser of two evils, says party leader
Desmond Davidson
Malaysian Insight, 22 November 2022
12. Kebangkitan ekstremisme Islam pasca PRU15 [The rise of Islamic extremism post-GE15]
Mohd Faizal Musa atau Faisal Tehrani bertugas sebagai felo di Institut Alam dan Tamadun Melayu (UKM), Felo Pelawat di ISEAS-Yusuf Ishak dan Bersekutu untuk sebuah projek di bawah Weatherhead Center, Universiti Harvard.
Malaysian Insight, 22 November 2022
13. Malay voters want safety and reliability, say observers on Perikatan’s success
Mohd Farhan Darwis
Malaysian Insight, 22 November 2022
14. Umno failed to learn from past mistakes, observers say
Alfian Z.M. Tahir, Mohd Farhan Darwis
Malaysian Insight, 22 November 2022
15. 国盟、希盟、砂盟和国阵如何共存的思考 [Thoughts on how Perikatan Nasional, Pakatan Harapan, Sarawak and Barisan Nasional can coexist]
陈利威
Sinchew 星洲网, 22 November 2022
16. GRS-Barisan ties in Sabah put under pressure
Muguntan Vanar
Star, 22 November 2022
17. MPs left in a state of confusion and anger
Mazwin Nik Anis
Star, 22 November 2022
18. Sabah Barisan to follow central leadership decision
Stephanie Lee
Star, 22 November 2022
19. [UPDATED] Warisan backs Pakatan, BN to form govt: Shafie
Amar Shah Mohsen
TheVibes, 22 November 2022
20. Explainer: How Malaysia’s king will decide on country’s next prime minister
NAVENE ELANGOVAN
Today, 22 November 2022
21. Parti Islam Se-Malaysia’s rise in GE15: Is Malaysia becoming more conservative?
Darrelle Ng
Channel News Asia, 21 November 2022
22. More women candidates in GE15 but fewer winners, says group
Free Malaysia Today, 21 November 2022
23. PN and PH should team up to form govt, says Tok Mat
Free Malaysia Today, 21 November 2022
24. PN offered us nothing so we chose PH, says Saarani
Free Malaysia Today, 21 November 2022
25. As Perikatan courts East Malaysian allies, PAS vows to not use its majority to implement oppressive policies
Rex Tan
Malay Mail Online, 21 November 2022
26. PAS assures no oppressive policies, especially in Sabah, S’wak
Malaysiakini, 21 November 2022
27. Hormat masyarakat majmuk, PAS tidak akan guna kedudukan tekan Sabah Sarawak [Respect plural society, PAS will not use its position to pressure Sabah and Sarawak]
Malaysian Insight, 21 November 2022
28. GE15: GPS sweeps 23 parliamentary seats after winning in Baram
New Straits Times, 21 November 2022
29. Trouble brewing in Sabah as Hajiji has declared war on state BN, says Bung Moktar
New Straits Times, 21 November 2022
30. Bigger plans in PAS’ head
Kuik Cheng Kang
Sinchew 星洲网, 21 November 2022
31. Will Sarawak pave a moderate or an extremist Malaysia?
Prof Dr. Mohd Tajuddin Mohd Rasdi is Professor of Architecture at a local university
Sinchew 星洲网, 21 November 2022
32. 从经济角度看大马选举结果 [Malaysia’s election results from an economic perspective]
张晋玮
Sinchew 星洲网, 21 November 2022
33. Malaysia election 2022: Anwar ‘very optimistic’ about leading coalition government with corruption-tainted rivals
Bhavan Jaipragas
South China Morning Post, 21 November 2022
34. Rivals PH and Umno join hands in Perak and Pahang state governments
Ram Anand
Straits Times, 21 November 2022
35. Anwar seeks backing of old foes to form government as turmoil drags on
Today, 21 November 2022
36. The last day of Reformasi
Prof Dr. Mohd Tajuddin Mohd Rasdi is Professor of Architecture at a local university
Sinchew 星洲网, 20 November 2022
37. Malaysia election 2022: Islamists rise but next leader must govern for all, not just the majority
Wong Chin-Huat
South China Morning Post, 20 November 2022
Media, Technology & Society
38. Malaysian police warn of ethnic tensions on social media after divisive election
Channel News Asia, 22 November 2022
39. Cops warn social media users against provocative content, amid uproar over TikTok clips conjuring May 13, violence
Rex Tan
Malay Mail Online, 21 November 2022
40. May 13 warnings haunt TikTok after polling day
Alyaa Alhadjri
Malaysiakini, 21 November 2022
41. TikTok-mad Malaysian voters push Islamic politics to the fore
CK Tan
Nikkei Asia, 21 November 2022
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