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It's Just Politics

The poetry of power plays

The PM and Deputy PM had tongues wagging when they exchanged verses on social media, reminding us that Malaysian politics can be elegantly restrained yet sharply on point in verse form.

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Negri Sembilan: Testing a new political equation

The state election may offer clues on voter sentiment, party strength, and the future shape of alliances.

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When policy meets Sabah’s reality

Sabahans say the new targeted diesel subsidy scheme overlooks how families, businesses, and long-distance travel work in the country's second-largest state.

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More predictable than the World Cup

While football remains anyone's game, Johor's election seems headed firmly in one party's way – and that has implications far beyond the state.

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Who gets the house in this divorce?

Opposition coalition members are in the midst of a fierce battle for control. The outcome could affect national politics, some say.

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Set for a uniquely Johor election

Don't look to the results of this state's elections for clues to how parties and coalitions might fare in a federal election.

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The polls are the thing

Just as Hamlet uses a play to get a result, a snap state election is forcing the hands of Johor's political players.

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It is getting poli-tech-al

Malaysian politics now is taking off on a Silicon Valley tangent, with parties experiencing rigmaroles of user churn and start-up hype.

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Nimble footwork, ponderous steps

A new force is moving through Malaysian politics – but it faces the danger of being caught in lumbering old practices.

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The clock is ticking

Oil, political intrigues and deadlines are among the main factors that may see elections being called sooner than expected.

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An elegantly delivered message

Thanks to the traditional pantun, Malaysians have a wonderful way to say difficult things with the most beautiful words.

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