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Dr. Zhe Wei Lau

Assistant Professor

Department of Political Science

Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences, International Islamic University Malaysia

Malaysian Politics, Elections, Malaysian Chinese Studies, Hong Kong Politics

Doctor of Philosophy (Politics), University of Bristol, United Kingdom Master of Social Sciences (Political Science), National University of Malaysia Bachelor of Social Sciences (Political Science), National University of Malaysia

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  1. Lau, Zhe Wei (2026) 2026: 希盟重塑形象的关键一年 = 2026: a pivotal year for Pakatan Harapan to reshape its image. Sin Chew Daily, NA (NA). NA-NA.
  2. Lau, Zhe Wei (2024) Enhancing public confidence in the neutrality of a Dewan Rakyat speaker. In: DASAR: Policymaking in Malaysia. Socioeconomic Development and Research (SEDAR) Institute, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, pp. 1-6.
  3. Lau, Zhe Wei (2025) Rationalisation of RON95: a good and simpler way of targeted subsidy. Malaysia Gazette.
  4. Lau, Zhe Wei (2024) 固定国会任期法案治标不治本 = The bill on fixed Parliamentary terms is only a temporary solution. The Malaysian Insight (Chinese Column).
  5. Lau, Zhe Wei (2025) Constituency allocation in Malaysia: embracing inclusivity. In: DASAR : Institutional Reform in Malaysia2. SEDAR Institute, pp. 43-48.
  6. Lau, Zhe Wei (2023) 地方政府选举是势在必行 = Local government elections are inevitable. The Malaysian Insight (Chinese Column).
  7. Lau, Zhe Wei (2023) 疫情再度来袭,预防措施早做好 = The epidemic strikes again, preventive measures should be taken early. The Malaysian Insight (Chinese Column).
  8. Lau, Zhe Wei (2023) 安华新内阁成员可俘获人民信任吗? = Can Anwar's new cabinet members win the people's trust? The Malaysian Insight (Chinese Column).
  9. Lau, Zhe Wei (2025) Third force still a long way from gaining traction. Malaysia Gazette.
  10. Lau, Zhe Wei (2023) 安华应为人民谨慎内阁改组 (Translated as Anwar should exercise prudence in the cabinet reshuffle in the interest of the people). The Malaysian Insight (Chinese Column).
  11. Lau, Zhe Wei (2023) 公正党大会后值得省思的两件事 (Translated as two key takeaways for reflection after the PKR National Congress). The Malaysian Insight (Chinese Column).
  12. Lau, Zhe Wei (2023) 抵制地方连锁店的解决方案 (Translated as solutions to address the boycott of local chain stores). The Malaysian Insight (Chinese Column).
  13. Lau, Zhe Wei (2023) 敦马版本的同化马来西亚人 (Translated as Tun Mahathir’s version of assimilating Malaysians). The Malaysian Insight (Chinese Column).
  14. Lau, Zhe Wei (2024) 固定国会任期法案治标不治本 = The bill to fix the term of Congress is only a temporary solution, not a fundamental solution. The Malaysian Insight (Chinese Column).
  15. Lau, Zhe Wei (2024) 政府需要改善主要数据库系统(PADU) = The government needs to improve the main database system (PADU). The Malaysian Insight (Chinese Column).
  16. Lau, Zhe Wei (2024) 类似迪拜行动未来仍会接连不断 = Similar actions to Dubai will continue in the future. The Malaysian Insight (Chinese Column).
  17. Lau, Zhe Wei (2023) 一语成鉴:反跳槽法令新不如旧 = A lesson learned: the new anti-job-hopping law is not as good as the old one. The Malaysian Insight (Chinese Column).
  18. Lau, Zhe Wei (2023) 赌场垄断之弊:争议点和建议 = The disadvantages of casino monopoly: controversial points and suggestions. The Malaysian Insight (Chinese Column).
  19. Lau, Zhe Wei (2023) 马华是单飞还是继续留在国阵 = Will MCA go it alone or continue to stay in the BN? The Malaysian Insight (Chinese Column).
  20. Lau, Zhe Wei (2023) 2024财案:政府讲到做到 = 2024 Budget: the government does what it says. The Malaysian Insight (Chinese Column).

Most Viewed Items

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1输家结盟扭转政治局势 = The alliance of losers to twist the political landscape2282
2强化反跳槽法与推进MOU2.0 = Strengthening Anti-Party Hopping Law and Advancing MOU2.01560
3依斯迈沙比里未必是下一任首相 = Ismail Sabri may not necessary be the next Prime Minister1481
4公正党党选后——是分裂或团结 = Post-PKR party election: Unity or Division?1426
5纳吉与安华辩论的三大看点 = Three highlights from Najib-Anwar debate1338
6“大帐篷”理念:理性政治或政治报复?= 'Big Tent' concept: rational politics or politics of revenge?1321
7菜单政治——民主倒退 = The politics of 'menu' : backward of democracy1318
8马来西亚对难民的刻板印象与事实 = Refugee stereotypes and facts in Malaysia1291
9反跳槽法:先通过,再修正 = Anti-Party Hopping Law : Pass First, Amend Later1290
10今年会解散国会吗?= Will Parliament be Dissolved This Year?1277
11土团党在大选后的生存能力 = Survivability of PPBM post-general election1136
12马来西亚政党联盟之道 = Coalition party in Malaysia1133
13民政党复兴之路 = Gerakan's road to revival1132
14巫统不加入国盟?国盟与全民和谐之别 = UMNO refused to join PN; difference between PN and MN1119
15有条件行管令:太仓促了 = Conditional movement control order: too hasty1118
16酒精与复苏限行令:更右翼公共政策 = Alcohol and recovery Movement Control Order: a more right-wing public policy1107
17马哈迪斗士党:叫土团党太沉重 = Mahathir's Pejuang party: PPBM in a tougher situation1091
18斗士党在马来西亚政治版图的方向 =The position of Pejuang in Malaysian political landscape1088
19关闭多源流学校:站不住脚的政治巧言善辩 =Abolishing vernacular schools: political rhetoric that doesn't stand1083
20统考,无休止的问题= UEC: A no-ending issue1075
21土团巫统谈妥了:我错了 = PPBM & UMNO have compromised: I have mistaken1065
22安华称掌握足够议员支持,可能吗?= Anwar claimed he has the majority, is that possible?1061
23杀鸡焉用牛刀?政党名单制遏制议员跳槽 = Party-list to curb party-hopping akin to shooting butterflies with rifles1060
24新冠肺炎不认部长 = Covid-19 does not differentiate minister1049
25阿兹敏只能受委最高理事 = Azmin Ali only being appointed as member of PPBM Supreme Council1048
26“马无配”正副相位 = Mahathir-nobody" as Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister pairing1047
27土团党有可能与巫统合并或回归巫统吗? = Is it possible for PPBM to merge with UMNO or to return to UMNO?1043
28第15届大选迫在眉睫? 言之过早 = Is 15th General Election coming soon? it is too early to say1041
29有条件行动限制令未达预期的完美 = Conditional Movement Control Order is not as perfect as expected1035
30中立的国会议长:可能吗?= A neutral speaker: is that possible?1033