The soul of Malaysia has been under attack for decades.

The rise and fall of the Malay left.

Restrictions, red tape, production costs – Malaysia's mainstream films are gelded.

Post World War II Malaysia – including Penang – bursts with literary work.

Malaysian politics is stuck in quicksand, and if we don’t construct an entirely new model soon to replace it, the future will be dire.

The Artist and Empire: (En)countering Colonial Legacies exhibition at the National Gallery Singapore explores the issues of post-colonialism and decolonisation.

Once an iconic figure during Penang Harbour’s heyday,discover the crucial role of the lighters that shuttled between massive hulking cargo ships and the port.

The hudud issue arises again – and we must address it with greater urgency.

Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad talks about what motivates him in an exclusive interview.

Whichever way one looks at it, Malaysia is a multi-ethnic country – and it should be the same for its politics.

What might Malaysia’s political future hold?

Ariffin Omar is not afraid to ruffle a few feathers with his book, Bangsa Melayu.

The consequences of an overly centralised state are alarming.

We take a look at what worked (and what didn't) at George Town Festival 2014.

If we can strike the right balance with federalism, we may just be able to strengthen Malaysia. But where and how should we start?

Capital FM, Malaysia's only English radio station for women, heads north.

China no longer benefits from further increases to its foreign currency holdings, and this is likely to have significant global and regional implications.

Can Penang turn itself into a model in easing tension between cars and cycles for the East and West?

A look at changes brought about by GE13.

Malaysia’s Reformasi movement has been brewing for a long time now and has led to the highly competitive GE13.

Over the last five years Malaysia has seen much change, including a new two-party system. Ooi Kee Beng explores how social activism is changing the face of politics in the country.

An in-depth look at Umno’s past, present and future.

Women artists of Malaysia have clearly made an impact in the arts industry over the years.

Dr Mohd Azizuddin Mohd Sani has made a major contribution to thinking about the freedom of political speech in Malaysia.

Education in Malaysia has been politicised for far too long.

In spite of the advances made in equal opportunities, society’s expectations of women remain stubbornly stereotypical.

A quick summary of the New Economic Model.