Mahathir Mohamad

MALAYSIA: Out with the Old and in with the New

2018/06/22 • The Interpreter

A massive cull of key officials left over from the previous government is underway as Prime Minister Mahathir gets down to work.

OPINION: Malaysia's House of Cards and 2-Party Democracy

2018/05/25 • Dr. Amir F.N. Abdul Manan

It is time to take steps to ensure Malaysia matures into a strong two-party democracy.

MALAYSIA: Views from the Street on Our Political Future

2018/05/16 • Khaw Chia Hui

Voters from all sides of the spectrum offer their views in the wake of Malaysia's historic election.

Will Election Upheaval Influence Malaysia's Illiberal Neighbors?

2018/05/15 • New Mandala

Mahathir is back at the helm, but it remains an open question whether or not he represents real change.

Politics and Personality Keep Malaysia Spellbound as Mahathir Rules Again

2018/05/11 • Khaw Chia Hui

Disbelief and trepidation linger after Mahathir's unprecedented general election victor.

CARTOON: Captain Democracy Flies to Malaysia's Rescue

2018/05/11 • Stellina Chen

Will time and its emissary, Mahathir Mohamad, heal Malaysia's wounds?

MALAYSIA: Najib Concedes Defeat, Mahathir Vows 'Rule of Law'

2018/05/10 • TIME

Najib accepted his party’s defeat and vowed to respect the verdict of the people, but remained defiant about his former mentor’s victory.

MALAYSIA: Deja-vu as Mahathir Clinches General Election Vote

2018/05/10 • TNL Staff

GE14 was the most competitive election in the history of Malaysia, with a voter turnout of 80 percent and a razor-thin victory for Mahathir's opposition alliance.

Malaysia's Opposition Opts for Mahathir, Again

2018/01/08 • TIME

Various voices scorned the opposition alliance's appointment of the 92-year-old as its candidate for PM in the forthcoming general election.