Category Archives: Elections

PM Muhyiddin Yassin’s resignation signals UMNO’s back in driver’s seat

Posted on August 28, 2021 by Tricia

This was first published on Channel NewsAsia on 16 August 2021, here. KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin submitted his resignation letter to the King on Aug 16 (Monday) which the latter accepted, but the political impasse has still … Continue reading →

Posted in Elections, General Politics, Public Administration | Leave a comment

This political impasse in Malaysia is a calm before the storm

Posted on August 8, 2021 by Tricia

This article first appeared on Channel News Asia here, on 6 August 2021. Should a motion of confidence in PM Muhyiddin Yassin succeed, the Opposition might still attempt a defeat of 2022 Budget, says Tricia Yeoh Events over the last … Continue reading →

Posted in Elections, General Politics | Leave a comment

The political economy that Perikatan Nasional inherits – and will have to tackle

Posted on March 9, 2020 by Tricia

This article was first published on New Mandala on 6 March 2020 here. As the dust settles on the political machinations from the top that threw Malaysia into unchartered territory – this was the first time since 1969 that the … Continue reading →

Posted in Economics, Elections, Ethno-Religious Politics, Public Administration, Transparency and Good Governance | Leave a comment

Malaysia’s New Perikatan Nasional Government: A Return of Barisan Nasional Policies?

Posted on March 2, 2020 by Tricia

This article was first published on FORSEA on 2 March 2020 here and republished on Malaysiakini on 3 March 2020 here. Malaysia’s Pakatan Harapan coalition will go down in history as the shortest-lived government in the country. Since its ‘stunning’ … Continue reading →

Posted in Corruption, Economics, Elections, Ethno-Religious Politics, General Politics | Leave a comment

The rise of Perikatan Nasional and Muhyiddin Yassin as 8th PM?: Events in the political turmoil of Malaysia from Wednesday 26 February 4pm to Saturday 29 February midnight

Posted on March 1, 2020 by Tricia

The last four days have seen political parties change sides faster than seaside weather. In what seems like the end of the almost week-long poker game, the Agong announced at 4.40pm on Saturday 29 February that Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin … Continue reading →

Posted in Elections, General Politics, Public Administration | 1 Comment

Following the money: Political financing in Malaysia

Posted on August 4, 2019 by Tricia

First published in The Asia Dialogue on 30 July 2019 here. It is important to examine how political parties are financed, as this reveals who has the biggest influence on party decision-making. The questions of real concern are: does the … Continue reading →

Posted in Elections, General Politics, Transparency and Good Governance | Leave a comment

Notes on a New Nation, Day 7

Posted on May 17, 2018 by Tricia

Notes on a New Nation Day 7 Post GE-14 (16 May 2018) and Concluding Thoughts (for now) How apt it is to end the week with what most would consider to be sweet justice. Just seven short days following the … Continue reading →

Posted in Corruption, Elections, Federalism, General Politics, Public Administration, Reflections, Transparency and Good Governance | Leave a comment

Notes on a New Nation, Day 6

Posted on May 15, 2018 by Tricia

Notes on a New Nation Day 6, Post-GE14 (15 May 2018) The slowest news day since the election, so we shall keep it short. Last evening (14 May), the Agong released a press statement stating that he was satisfied with … Continue reading →

Posted in Elections, General Politics, Public Administration, Transparency and Good Governance, Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Malaysia’s new leadership line-up strengthens Mahathir’s hand

Posted on May 15, 2018 by Tricia

First published on the Channel NewsAsia website on 14 May 2018, here. Mahathir Mohamad named three Cabinet ministers and announced the establishment of a Council of Elders on Saturday (May 12), in a move that strengthens his position within the … Continue reading →

Posted in Corruption, Economics, Elections, General Politics, Public Administration | Leave a comment

Notes on a New Nation, Day 4

Posted on May 13, 2018 by Tricia

Notes on a New Nation Day 4 Post-GE14, 13 May 2018 It has been the quietest day in news since election day (thankfully). Kudos to the media that has been faithfully following the news daily; they must be exhausted, but … Continue reading →

Posted in Elections, Ethno-Religious Politics, General Politics, Selangor | Leave a comment