On May 9, 2018, Malaysia voted for a new party, breaking the incumbent Barisan Nasional’s 61-year rule. The new Pakatan Harapan government, led by Dr Mahathir Mohamed, swept to power with the promise of a new and corruption-free Malaysia. But has PH delivered its promises? Is Malaysia better off one year later - with the change of leadership? Dr Francis Hutchinson, Senior Fellow & Coordinator of the Malaysia Studies Programme at the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute, shares his insights.

<p>On May 9, 2018, Malaysia voted for a new party, breaking the incumbent Barisan Nasional&rsquo;s 61-year rule. The new Pakatan Harapan government, led by Dr Mahathir Mohamed, swept to power with the promise of a new and corruption-free Malaysia. But has PH delivered its promises? Is Malaysia better off one year later - with the change of leadership? Dr Francis Hutchinson, Senior Fellow &amp; Coordinator of the Malaysia Studies Programme at the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute, shares his insights.</p>

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