What Will Domestic Politics Look Like in 2026?
From Evening Edition by BFM Media
January 2, 2026 · 22 min
About this episode
Political scientist Wong Chin Huat discusses the complexities of Malaysia's domestic politics as the country approaches 2026.
As Malaysia steps into 2026, the political landscape remains as complex as ever. What lessons can we draw from 2025, and what challenges lie ahead? Political scientist Wong Chin Huat joins us to unpack the state of domestic politics: from stalled reforms and coalition compromises to voter perceptions, ethno-religious polarisation, and the structural limits shaping policymaking. Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
People in this episode
Guest: Wong Chin Huat
Topics covered
- domestic politics
- political landscape
- reforms
- voter perceptions
- ethno-religious polarisation
- policymaking
Keywords
- Malaysia
- politics
- Wong Chin Huat
- reforms
- voter perceptions
- ethno-religious polarisation
- policymaking
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Places: Malaysia
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