Governance Studies Press

East Malaysian public will back Shafie as PM — Political analyst

Prof James Chin provides considerations in light of Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal's nomination as Pakatan Harapan's prime minister candidate.

Academic tells PH to back Anwar and not Dr M

Prof James Chin weighs in several scenarios following Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad's rejection of further cooperation with Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

A new coalition to replace PH? Experts at odds

Prof. James Chin weighs in on decision-making factors in multiracial political environments under the pressure to select the eighth Malaysian prime minister.

Don’t be a loser again, Anwar told

Prof. James Chin weighs in on the current Malaysian political transition.

There’ll never be an anti-hopping law, says analyst

Prof. James Chin weighs in on party hopping legislation implementation and enforcement factors.

Third force unlikely to bring about desired change: Analyst

While the formation of a third force is a noble idea, it may not bring about the expected change, political analyst Wong Chin Huat said yesterday.

Umno-PPBM merger unlikely, say analysts

Prof James Chin argues that Prime Minister Muhyiddin would want to keep his focus on consolidating his position as prime minister.

Malaysia’s Mahathir Kicked out of Party He Founded

Prof James mentions that Muhyiddin Yassin is burning bridges with Mahathir as he is planning to register PN as a formal coalition.

Cracks beginning to show in PH, says analyst

Prof James said PKR seemed to be the weak link in PH right now, adding that there was a possibility of more defections from Anwar’s party to Perikatan Nasional (PN).

VK Liew: Abang Jo will likely now support same MA63 bill he opposed

Prof. James Chin speaks to ex-minister Liew Vui Keong, who expects Chief Minister Abang Johari Openg to end up supporting the same amendments he resisted.

Uncertainties cast shadow on Malaysia

Prof. Wong Chin Huat and Prof James Chin comments on Malaysia's efforts to revive an economy battered by the pandemic.

Plenty of scheming until next Parliament session, say experts

Wong Chin Huat mentions that the current government will stay on for a while unless the economy hits bottom and erodes its legitimacy