Consider This: Politics - Young Malay Voters “Turning Green”?
In recent elections, we've seen a trend where young Malay voters are increasingly gravitating towards conservative political parties. This shift challenges conventional wisdom that younger generations typically support progressive reforms. What factors are shaping the political behaviours of young Malays today? And what might this trend mean for the future of Malaysia's political landscape, and our multicultural society? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Syaza Shukri, Associate Professor of Political Science at International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) and Aziff Azuddin, Research Associate at IMAN Research.
Fri Jun 14 2024
![[COLUMNIST] Battle royale in Malaysia's economic powerhouse [COLUMNIST] Battle royale in Malaysia's economic powerhouse](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/61689927572_TBJalurGemilang.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Battle royale in Malaysia's economic powerhouse
What's clear is that the Selangor state election boils down to winning the hearts and minds of the Malay voters.
Fri Jul 28 2023
![State polls: Anwar hopes Malays in Penang will vote for Unity Govt parties State polls: Anwar hopes Malays in Penang will vote for Unity Govt parties](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/51688126922_TBANWARIBRAHIM.jpg)
State polls: Anwar hopes Malays in Penang will vote for Unity Govt parties
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim hoped voters in Penang would 'recover' from sentiments stirred during the last GE15 and support the Unity Govt.
Fri Jun 30 2023
![Massive Felda rejection of BN huge factor behind hung Pahang assembly Massive Felda rejection of BN huge factor behind hung Pahang assembly](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/71668987993_PRUBNPahang.jpg)
Massive Felda rejection of BN huge factor behind hung Pahang assembly
A wave of loyal Malay voters who dumped BN in GE15 led to, for the first time, a hung state assembly in Pahang.
Sun Nov 20 2022
![[COLUMNIST] On political strategy and messaging - reaching out to the Malay heartlands [COLUMNIST] On political strategy and messaging - reaching out to the Malay heartlands](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/61646994843_BenderaPartiBarisa.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] On political strategy and messaging - reaching out to the Malay heartlands
PH is not on the same frequency/wavelength as the majority of Malay voters - typically comprising UMNO and PAS folks.
Wed Mar 23 2022
![Malay voters reminded not to be emotional in choosing govt - Muhammad Malay voters reminded not to be emotional in choosing govt - Muhammad](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-10/41506951318_MuhammadTaib.jpg)
Malay voters reminded not to be emotional in choosing govt - Muhammad
He said Malay voters must also be wise when choosing the party which could ensure their wellbeing and and fight for the Malay agenda.
Mon Oct 02 2017
![Dr Mahathir merely DAP's instrument to split Malay voters - Salleh Dr Mahathir merely DAP's instrument to split Malay voters - Salleh](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-09/61504802218_TunMahathir.jpg)
Dr Mahathir merely DAP's instrument to split Malay voters - Salleh
Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad is merely a tool for DAP to split the Malay voters in the coming general election.
Thu Sep 07 2017
![UMNO must woo Malay voters for BN to win UMNO must woo Malay voters for BN to win](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-08/71503797284_MohamadHasan.jpg)
UMNO must woo Malay voters for BN to win
UMNO Supreme Council member Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said UMNO could no longer think that the Malays needed it but instead it was UMNO that needed the Malays in order to survive.
Sun Aug 27 2017
![Dr Mahathir's appointment just a drama - Shahrizat Dr Mahathir's appointment just a drama - Shahrizat](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-11/71480487730_ShahrizatAbdulJalil.jpg)
Dr Mahathir's appointment just a drama - Shahrizat
She said the appointment of the former Prime Minister and UMNO president, as well as other Malay leaders, was actually aimed at obscuring the Malay voters' eyes from seeing the truth.
Fri Jul 21 2017
![Opposition must look in the mirror - Rafizi Opposition must look in the mirror - Rafizi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-05/51463985647_RafiziRamli.jpg)
Opposition must look in the mirror - Rafizi
Opposition leaders must focus on the values of their struggle in winning the hearts and minds of Malay voters in the country, said PKR secretary-general, Rafizi Ramli.
Tue Feb 07 2017
![Malay voters to determine GE-13 Malay voters to determine GE-13](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-01/61359189324_295x200.jpg)
Malay voters to determine GE-13
Pakatan Rakyat need to win 70 seats in Malay areas to take over Putrajaya but this will not happen unless BN use incompetent candidates, said Tan Sri Abdullah Ahmad.
Sat Jan 26 2013