This alert service contains articles focusing on the Malaysian state elections which were held on 12 Aug. The regular Daily News Alert will be released after 4pm today.
This special issue of Daily News Alert 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:Norshahril Saat, Senior Fellow
- No. 18: Norshahril Saat, Senior Fellow
- No. 28: Norshahril Saat, Senior Fellow
1. Kelantan wants to strengthen ties with federal govt – MB
Bernama, 16 August 2023
2. Commentary: Malaysia’s state elections – when referendum takes precedence over reformasi
[Originally published on Fulcrum here]
Norshahril Saat
Channel News Asia, 16 August 2023
3. PN’s huge gains in Penang due to Umno votes, says analyst
Dineskumar Ragu
Free Malaysia Today, 16 August 2023
4. After Umno’s capitulation, here’s what Anwar must do
Ibrahim M Ahmad
Free Malaysia Today, 16 August 2023
5. Zahid’s resignation alone not enough to reform Umno, say experts
Amirul Aiman
Free Malaysia Today, 16 August 2023
6. Jagdeep made Penang DCM II, Reezal not in exco lineup
Predeep Nambiar
Free Malaysia Today, 16 August 2023
7. Zahid hadapi tugas mencabar pulihkan Umno [Zahid faces the challenging task of restoring Umno]
Hishamuddin Aun
Free Malaysia Today, 16 August 2023
8. Analysts: Pakatan-BN’s Negeri success an outlier, won’t work in other states
Soo Wern Jun
Malay Mail Online, 16 August 2023
9. Navigating a divided ship: Malaysian youths and the call for inclusive political education — Mohamad Shafiq Sahruddin and Mohammad Imran Mohammad Saeed
Mohamad Shafiq Sahruddin and Mohammad Imran Mohammad Saeed
Malay Mail Online, 16 August 2023
10. Sanusi attacks backfired on Saifuddin in mission to take Kedah, says observer
Ahmad Mustakim Zulkifli
Malaysia Now, 16 August 2023
11. MP SPEAKS | Building a winning coalition for GE16
Liew Chin Tong
Malaysiakini, 16 August 2023
12. Terengganu voters want election manifesto pledges kept
Junaid Ibrahim
Star, 16 August 2023
13. States to make good on pledges
Zakiah Koya
Star, 16 August 2023
14. Malaysia’s state elections: Implications for the Anwar administration
Ariel Tan
Straits Times, 16 August 2023
15. “盟党结合”料会出现重组 [Realignments expected in “party coalitions”]
梁季生
星洲网, 16 August 2023
16. 安华执政停滞付出代价 [Price to be paid for impediments to Anwar’s government]
潘永强是马来西亚华社研究中心董事
联合早报, 16 August 2023
17. 六州选举后马国吹什么风 [Directions in Malaysian politics following the six state elections]
刘哲伟是马来西亚国际伊斯兰大学政治学系助理教授
联合早报, 16 August 2023
18. KOMENTAR: Apabila PRN Dijadikan Referendum dan Lebih Diutamakan Daripada Reformasi [COMMENT: When state elections are made a referendum, prioritized over reform]
Norshahril Saat
Berita Mediacorp, 15 August 2023
19. Legislative assembly shouldn’t be left without an opposition – Analysts
Shuhaida Mohd Said
Bernama, 15 August 2023
20. Mutual Respect, Cooperation Important To Strengthen State Govt Administration – Aminuddin
Bernama, 15 August 2023
21. Polls: PH’s Election Machinery Lodges Police Report Over Vote Tally For Sungai Kandis Seat
Bernama, 15 August 2023
22. Analysis: Strong state poll performance by Perikatan Nasional boosts stock for some PAS leaders, but obstacles lie ahead
Rashvinjeet S Bedi
Channel News Asia, 15 August 2023
23. Acquittal sets stage for former Malaysia PM Muhyiddin to solidify leadership roles in Bersatu, PN, says analyst
Jalelah Abu Baker
Channel News Asia, 15 August 2023
24. Terengganu may have appointed assemblymen amid absence of opposition
Free Malaysia Today, 15 August 2023
25. Anwar must not succumb to narrow objectives just to win votes – MP
Geraldine Tong
Malaysiakini, 15 August 2023
26. There’s no turning back for Unity Government in reform
MySinchew, 15 August 2023
27. Johor PH sets up main committee to face Sept 9 by-elections
New Straits Times, 15 August 2023
28. Commentary: Opposition’s ‘Malay referendum’ call triumphs over ruling pact’s reform slogan in Malaysia state elections
Norshahril Saat
Today, 15 August 2023
29. Ethnic Tensions Simmer Under Malaysia’s Elections
Joseph Rachman
Foreign Policy, 14 August 2023
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