A Mahathir Effect?
As 9 May approaches, the Barisan Nasional government is faced with the possibility of being uprooted by their own former leader, Mahathir Mohamad. But…
Tag: Malaysia
Red Lines and (Self-)Censorship: Journalism in Southeast Asia
On World Press Freedom Day, New Naratif’s contributors highlight the obstacles they’ve faced working in and reporting on Southeast Asia.
“I no longer look back”
Often perceived as little more than a seat-warmer for her husband Anwar Ibrahim, the male-dominated Malaysian political scene tends to overlook Wan Az…
Politics and friendship in Machap Baru
As political parties duke it out, the residents of Machap Baru say it's no problem separating personal relationships from politics.
BN as saviours: A look at Titiwangsa’s urban poor
Many Malaysians in Titiwangsa view their incumbent MP Johari Abdul Ghani as a local boy who cares for their well-being.
The Malaysian opposition in Titiwangsa
Past election results show that the Malaysian parliamentary constituency can be swayed by federal sentiments.
The Roots of the Hate
The existence of a tiny supremacist Malay Power faction within the Malaysian underground music scene and the reasons behind its rise suggest that in S…
Reading Zunar’s Cartoons
Zunar's cartoons often rely on puns and in-jokes that non-Malaysians might not always understand. Here's a quick explainer.
A Symbol of Free Speech in Malaysia
Political cartoonist Zunar has been a long-time critic of the Malaysian government and a target of oppression, but says he has the responsibility to k…
Ketidakseimbangan Dikalangan Masyarakat Melayu Malaysia
Dasar tindakan afirmatif Malaysia yang dituju kepada 'anak-anak buminya' atau 'Bumiputra' bertujuan membasmi ketidak-saksamaan. Namun sebagai akibat, …
