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Joseph Sipalan

Joseph Sipalan

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Malaysia’s Sabah water crisis: don’t blame the weather, time for politicians to live up to promises

The crisis reveals decades of official inertia in dealing with long-term resource planning and decrepit water infrastructure in Sabah.

12.04.2024 30

South China Morning Post

Joseph Sipalan

Malaysia’s outrage over cultural sensibilities is the new normal in politics

Calls for several Chinese “new villages” to get Unesco status and a pork rib soup to be a heritage dish have sparked a cultural clash in Malaysia.

15.03.2024 50

South China Morning Post

Joseph Sipalan

What Kelantan’s upended sharia push in Malaysia reveals about PAS’ Islamist politicking

PAS had two years to push their sharia agenda while in parliament but remained silent. Now in opposition, they are blaming PM Anwar for the failure of...

16.02.2024 30

South China Morning Post

Joseph Sipalan

Malaysia’s ‘Dubai Move’ shows unity government faces more political drama, intrigue in 2024

The recent ‘Dubai Move’ allegations are reminiscent of the politically fluid pandemic years, which saw unprecedented midterm changes for the...

12.01.2024 40

South China Morning Post

Joseph Sipalan

Malaysian row over Christmas greeting on cake leaves sour taste over pivot to conservatism

The ban imposed by a bakery chain against Christmas greetings on cakes comes amid a spike in Malaysian cultural clashes.

22.12.2023 40

South China Morning Post

Joseph Sipalan

Anwar must shift focus back to Malaysia as ratings dip amid his anti-Israel cause

Anwar has been championing the Palestinian cause but his allies want him to refocus his attention on domestic policies.

24.11.2023 30

South China Morning Post

Joseph Sipalan

Malaysia plans for more targeted subsidies to help those in need, but will it miss the mark again?

The government plans to implement a targeted subsidy system to help those who are truly in need of aid, but it runs the risk of becoming too...

13.10.2023 10

South China Morning Post

Joseph Sipalan

Revival of Malaysia’s Forest City, Melaka Gateway would give PM Anwar a boost

Renewed interest in Forest City also comes amid talk of reviving another Belt and Road Initiative project in Malaysia, the US$10 billion Melaka...

15.09.2023 60

South China Morning Post

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