Malaysia’s Mahathir unexpectedly quit as prime minister — but he could come back
Prof James Chin, comments on how ex-Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir was outmaneuvered by Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin in February 2020 to CNBCFear of DAP fuels Pakatan Nasional, fear of Dr M fuels critics
Prof. James Chin says “Pakatan Nasional is feasible because of two aims: to get rid of DAP in the government, and to stop Anwar from getting the prime minister’s post”.Wuhan virus: Uproar in Malaysia over outbreak takes on racial, xenophobic tones
Prof. James Chin comments on Malaysian reactions to the COVID-19 outbreak.Mahathir Mohamad, Malaysia’s Prime Minister, Resigns
Prof. James Chin remarks, “The wonderful thing for Mahathir is that it is impossible for him to lose because heads he wins, tails he wins.”Improved graft perception score welcome, but more must be done - observers
Prof. James Chin noted that the score reflected public support for crackdowns on cases involving those from the previous political regime.Should Dr M be made a mentor minister?
Prof Yeah Kim Leng said the uncertainty over the government transition was unsettling the business community, giving Malaysia poor risk assessments.Anwar in dilemma over calls to sack Zuraida, says analyst
Prof. James Chin weighs in on the feud between PKR president Anwar Ibrahim and vice-president Zuraida Kamaruddin.20-year concession extension for PLUS Malaysia a positive trade-off; 18% discount still viable – report
Prof. Yeah Kim Leng thinks that the government's decision on not selling PLUS berhad is is part of a plan to not burden the public with cost-of-living pressure.Audio clips won’t hinder ties with UAE, say analysts
Prof. Yeah Kim Leng does not foresee any diplomatic ties with Abu Dhabi being threatened due to the audio clipTo Win Over Hong Kong And Taiwan, Xi Jinping Must Break A 2,000-Year Tradition
While modern democracy is based on division, the Chinese state is built on a centuries-old paradigm of political order. Failing to embrace intergovernmental conflict, Beijing will never win hearts and minds in Hong Kong and Taiwan.Political observer expecting interesting battle for Balai Ringin seat in next state polls
Prof. James Chin states that the incumbent in Balai Ringin has an advantage in the state by-election over the challenger.