To 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.
Analysts see no real gain from making Muafakat Nasional official
Prof. James Chin weighs in on the Muafakat Nasional coalition between UMNO and PAS.
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.
Anwar secures party, but analysts see his PM hopes dented
Prof. James Chin stated that Anwar Ibrahim's hopes of becoming PM is not dented as he has the majority support from his party, although not from the public.
Malaysian ex-leader Najib to take stand in 1MDB trial
Prof. James Chin commented on former prime minister Najib Razak's choice on taking a testimony under oath.
Oh, the humanity: rise of robots ‘to force about-turn in academy’
The humanities will reclaim their preeminence in the academy as the rise of the machines puts paid to two centuries of utilitarian education, according to the political historian Kee Beng Ooi...
Book on Lim Chong Eu's contribution to Penang's transformation launched.
The role and contribution by Penang’s second Chief Minister Lim Chong Eu in turning the state into an economic powerhouse has been immortalised in a book...
Expect 'voter tsunami' thanks to Undi 18, auto voter registration - expert
The value of our votes will become even more unequal with the introduction of 18-year-old voters and automatic voter registration, cautions electoral reform group Tindak Malaysia...
MySay: Who says it’s not possible for Malaysia to move beyond identity politics?
For Malaysian politics to transcend the primacy of identity and move on to policymaking that is...
Malaysia's top opposition parties form alliance
Prof. James Chin weighs in on the significance of the new UMNO-PAS alliance.
Dons say why Anwar should take up a Cabinet post
Prof. James Chin expressed that Anwar Ibrahim would remain politically weak if he does not hold a portfolio in the cabinet.