Rumours are circulating that the Sabah state government may not be as stable as it appears, especially with former Chief Minister Tan Sri Musa Aman back in the political picture. Amid talk of party-hopping and fragile majorities, we speak to James Chin, Professor of Asian Studies at the University of Tasmania, to help us parrse the political machinations happening in East Malaysia.

<p>Rumours are circulating that the Sabah state government may not be as stable as it appears, especially with former Chief Minister Tan Sri Musa Aman back in the political picture. Amid talk of party-hopping and fragile majorities, we speak to James Chin, Professor of Asian Studies at the University of Tasmania, to help us parrse the political machinations happening in East Malaysia.</p>

Opinion and analysis of today’s international and local news that matter to Malaysians. Everything you need to know to start and plan your work.

<p>Opinion and analysis of today&rsquo;s international and local news that matter to Malaysians. Everything you need to know to start and plan your work.</p>

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