In electoral autocracies, opposition coalition formation offers the best hope of getting to
democracy. Yet forming electoral coalitions also entails convincing opposition voters to …

Distribusi bantuan langsung tunai (BLT) menjelang pemilu presiden 2009 menggambarkan
pergulatan calon presiden dalam memanfaatkan skema perlindungan sosial khusus untuk …

This book argues that Malaysia's electoral politics have historically been premised on a
hybridized model of communalism and consociationalism. Beyond this it posits a newer idea …

The election on 9 May 2018 ended six decades of rule by the ruling coalition in Malaysia
(Barisan Nasional or BN, formerly the Alliance). Despite this result, the BN's longevity and …

This article explores the nature of the main opposition parties to the incumbent hegemonic
regimes in Malaysia and Singapore. I argue that the differing characters of these opposition …

Opposing Power argues that perceptions of regime vulnerability and mutual dependency by
opposition elites shape the building of opposition alliances. When electoral autocracies are …

This paper investigates the relationship between the state and Islam in Malaysia under the
previous Barisan Nasional (BN) regime, focusing on the role of the ulama (Islamic religious …

Democratization may best be understood in terms of movement towards fair representation
and empowerment across all society. Electoral authoritarian, or “hybrid”, regimes fall far …

This article looks at how an electoral reform movement affected electoral mobilization during
the 13th General Elections in Malaysia. The elections are significant because it was the first …

Malaysia's adoption of disinformation was part of a gradual response by the Barisan
Nasional (BN) government to an online space perceived to be dominated by pro-opposition …