Consider This: Singapore New PM (Part 2) - Leadership Transition Lessons for Malaysia?
Lawrence Wong was sworn in as Singapore's new Prime Minister today, succeeding Lee Hsien Loong after a 20-year tenure. This leadership transition is only the third since Singapore's independence in 1965. What kind of Singapore is Wong inheriting, and how will his leadership shape the nation's future? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to political analyst Oh Ei Sun, Senior Fellow at the Singapore Institute of International Affairs.
Wed May 15 2024
Consider This: Cabinet Reshuffle (Part 3) — Ministerial Aptitude or Political Expediency?
Anwar’s long-speculated cabinet reshuffle has finally been unveiled, revealing a jumble of ministerial swaps and portfolio splits. Will this shake-up revitalise governance and restore confidence in the Unity Government? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to political analyst Dr Bridget Welsh, honorary research associate at the University of Nottingham Malaysia's Asia Research Institute.
Tue Dec 12 2023
One Year of PMX (Part 2) — Expectations Too High or Underperformance?
Friday the 24th of November marks exactly one year since Anwar Ibrahim was sworn in as Malaysia’s 10th Prime Minister. What have been the strengths and weaknesses of his stewardship so far? And what benchmarks should we use to evaluate his effectiveness within the first year of governance? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to political analyst Dr Bridget Welsh, honorary research associate at the University of Nottingham Malaysia's Asia Research Institute.
Fri Nov 24 2023
![GE15 influences state polls' voting patterns - Political analysts GE15 influences state polls' voting patterns - Political analysts](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/41691848471_PRNPilihanRayaNe.jpg)
GE15 influences state polls' voting patterns - Political analysts
The GE15 results last year seen had an impact and influenced the voting patterns of electors in the six state elections.
Sun Aug 13 2023
![State polls: How will it play out on Aug 12? State polls: How will it play out on Aug 12?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/81691574535_PRNPilihanRayaNe.jpg)
State polls: How will it play out on Aug 12?
Political analyst James Chin expects Perikatan Nasional to hold more state seats in Kedah while making inroads in Selangor and Penang and sweeping through Kelantan and Terengganu.
Fri Aug 11 2023
![Unity gov't must use convention to send clear signal on political stability Unity gov't must use convention to send clear signal on political stability](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/71683892363_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
Unity gov't must use convention to send clear signal on political stability
Political analyst Mujibu Abd Muis said the public should be made aware of the significant improvements chalked up over the last six months towards national unity.
Fri May 12 2023
![UMNO top two posts should be contested - Political analysts UMNO top two posts should be contested - Political analysts](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/41672316183_ProfDrAzmiHassan.jpg)
UMNO top two posts should be contested - Political analysts
The posts of UMNO president and deputy president should be contested to fulfil the grassroots aspiration to see the current party leadership continue the fight for the party's struggles.
Thu Dec 29 2022
![Bugaya by-election: Real tussle between Warisan and BN - Political analyst Bugaya by-election: Real tussle between Warisan and BN - Political analyst](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/71668761438_PRUDUNBugaya.jpg)
Bugaya by-election: Real tussle between Warisan and BN - Political analyst
It is obvious that the tussle will be between Parti Warisan (Warisan) and Barisan Nasional (BN) in the Bugaya by-election.
Fri Nov 18 2022
![Party loyalty no longer factor in Kuala Nerus parliamentary - Political analyst Party loyalty no longer factor in Kuala Nerus parliamentary - Political analyst](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/61667374222_DrMohdYusri.jpg)
Party loyalty no longer factor in Kuala Nerus parliamentary - Political analyst
Mohd Yusri said the voting pattern in the Kuala Nerus parliamentary constituency has basically changed.
Thu Nov 10 2022
![After court's guilty verdict, what's in store for Najib Razak? After court's guilty verdict, what's in store for Najib Razak?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/71661244012_NajibRazak.jpg)
After court's guilty verdict, what's in store for Najib Razak?
Today's guilty verdict may impact Datuk Seri Najib Razak's career but it will not affect his popularity, says a political analyst.
Tue Aug 23 2022
![Fixed term Parliament will eliminate 'puzzle' of GE date - Political analyst Fixed term Parliament will eliminate 'puzzle' of GE date - Political analyst](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/51661072187_profWongChinHuat.jpg)
Fixed term Parliament will eliminate 'puzzle' of GE date - Political analyst
It has been proposed that the dissolution of Parliament in the future is done only when the term ends, which is after five years, so that the GE has a fixed date.
Sun Aug 21 2022
!['Our blood is boiling': Victims angry as son of dictator closes in on Philippine presidency 'Our blood is boiling': Victims angry as son of dictator closes in on Philippine presidency](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/71651713617_philippine.jpg)
'Our blood is boiling': Victims angry as son of dictator closes in on Philippine presidency
Marcos Jr. has benefited from what some political analysts describe as a decades-long public relations effort to alter perceptions of his family.
Thu May 05 2022
![UMNO needs to resolve Johor MB issue wisely - Political analyst UMNO needs to resolve Johor MB issue wisely - Political analyst](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/51647307551_HasniMohammad.jpg)
UMNO needs to resolve Johor MB issue wisely - Political analyst
Sivamurugan said if it was not properly resolved, there would be people who will question whether there is an internal crisis in the party.
Tue Mar 15 2022
![Vote split in eight-cornered Dudong tussle will favour GPS' King Sing - Analyst Vote split in eight-cornered Dudong tussle will favour GPS' King Sing - Analyst](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/71639731588_DatukSeriTiongKin.jpg)
Vote split in eight-cornered Dudong tussle will favour GPS' King Sing - Analyst
The eight-cornered fight in Dudong in the Sarawak state polls tomorrow could only mean one thing - an advantage for the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) candidate, a political analyst said.
Fri Dec 17 2021
![S'wak Polls: Bukit Saban expected to remain GPS stronghold S'wak Polls: Bukit Saban expected to remain GPS stronghold](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/81637973944_GabunganPartiSaraw.jpg)
S'wak Polls: Bukit Saban expected to remain GPS stronghold
Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) can retain its stronghold in Bukit Saban in the 12th Sarawak state election, said a political analyst.
Fri Dec 17 2021