China's attempts to influence the 2018 Malaysian election were unsuccessful. But it may be learning from its failures.

Malaysia's fractious parliamentary politics present significant governance challenges to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

Malaysia's voters delivered an inconclusive message in the general election, leading to a hung parliament.

Despite Southeast Asia's significant democratic erosion in 2022, upcoming elections and other political developments in 2023 could be even more detrimental to democracy in the region.