EMIR Research’s Politics Program will focus on analysing Malaysian politics through an objective, independent lens. Our interests include robust democratic institutions, a healthy political ecosystem, and a firm commitment to integrity and intellectually honest discourse.
Politics
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Charting a New Course: Malaysia’s Bid for BRICS and the Quest for Global Economic Balance
… national sovereignty—the capacity to chart its own destiny, free from the influence of external and internal colonialists—may begin through collaboration with BRICS, an opportunity Malaysia certainly should not overlook!
By Rais Hussin -
Widening & deepening the corruption dragnet
As part of institutional and political reforms, the Madani government under PM Anwar Ibrahim has also been targeting the super-elites.
By Jason Loh -
The Traps of Israel Are Plenty: Iran Did Not Get Into Any
As things are, Iran did not fall into the trap of Israel. Nor will Iran allow itself to be entrapped by the nefarious designs of Israel.
By Rais Hussin -
The line between truth and fake is blurring like no other
The rise of cybertroopers poses a significant threat to the electoral process, integrity, transparency, and the parliamentary system's stability in Malaysia.
By Margarita Peredaryenko and Jachintha Joyce Devasagayam Jayakumar -
How Reforms, like Rome, Must Be Built Incrementally!
Taking stock of what has been inherited, understand ground realities and navigate tactfully current administration stays the course of reforms in a pragmatic way.
By Rais Hussin -
6 State Elections 2023 Analytics and Reflections
Responsible leaders can and must learn from the outcome and take necessary corrective actions towards rebuilding the nation for the many.
By Rais Hussin -
Expected striking similarities in the East Coast Malays
The curtains have drawn on this electoral spectacle, signaling a period of transition, anticipation, and opportunity.
By Farah Natasya Muhamad Ridzuan -
PRN: Two contrasting outcomes in the Northern region
Politicians should stop politicking and focus on fixing the economy and improving the well-being of rakyat.
By Jachintha Joyce Devasagayam Jayakumar -
PH-BN and PN: “tug of war” in Kedah
Rising labour market insecurity, young migration, and poverty are among the growing issues facing Kedah.
By Rais Hussin and Jachintha Joyce Devasagayam Jayakumar -
Negeri Sembilan – the “second frontline” state
The question is which coalition has the political will, integrity and capacity to govern and administer this “second frontline” state to lead it to greater heights.
By Jason Loh -
Addressing Kelantan’s long-standing critical issues
The state grapples with pressing challenges and economic difficulties for decades.
By Rais Hussin and Farah Natasya Muhamad Ridzuan -
Pragmatically Elbowing Malaysian Corruption and Leakages
In its turn, falling victim to extortion and other corrupt practices invokes grievance (including the grievance that one’s own group does not rip the benefit of it). This feeling of...
By Rais Hussin -
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.
By Jason Loh -
The Perfect Minister Gentleman : Salahuddin Ayub
"Yes, few good men left in politics of rahmah, gone too soon, Salahuddin Ayub will be remembered for all the great things he did for the nation with no pomp...
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Malaysian Monetary Loss to Corruption and Leakages – RM4.5 Trillion over 26 years
For a moment let us pause and think what could we have done with RM4.5 trillion that we have lost (albeit conservative numbers) for the people and the nation?
By Rais Hussin
