TAEF Currents

TAEF Currents

TAEF Currents (No.3) Recent Developments in Malaysia's Domestic Politics and Foreign Policy: A Preliminary Assessment of Malaysia-Taiwan Relations

January 3rd, 2019 | Author: Ngeow Chow Bing

In 2018 Malaysia for the first time changed its ruling government through elections. The previous ruling coalition, Barisan Nasional (National Front), is disintegrating and its major component party is struggling between adopting a reformist or conservative line. The new ruling coalition Pakatan Harapan (Hope Alliance), on the other hand, suffers from a lack of support from most Malay voters and has to take measures to assure the Malay voters. In foreign policy, Prime Minister Mahathir will adjust the foreign policy of Najib, including Malaysia’s relationship with China. However, the new government will not result in a drastic change in Taiwan-Malaysia relations. 

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