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Is DAP turning into a new MCA?

Surrounded by supporters, DAP secretary-general and Transport Minister Anthony Loke (centre) marching towards the nomination centre in Negeri Sembilan on July 18.

Negeri Sembilan goes to the polls: The coalitions, the conflicts, and what to watch

Pakatan Harapan will again face Perikatan Nasional, which will ally itself with Barisan Nasional, in the Negeri Sembilan state election.

In Malaysia, the good vibes are with a resurgent Barisan Nasional

Barisan Nasional Ahmad Zahid Hamidi embraces Johor Chief Minister Onn Hafiz Ghazi after the bloc’s crushing victory in the July 11 Johor state election..

News analysis

BN may win Johor easily, but a bigger political shake-up could be brewing

Flags of Barisan Nasional, Pakatan Harapan and Parti Bersama Malaysia seen in Stulang during Johor campaigning.

News analysis

Will Malaysia’s rulers defuse Negeri Sembilan royal feud or worsen it?

The Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan Muhriz Munawir being greeted by his subjects at Friday prayers on June 5, even as rebel aristocrats installed a replacement the same day.

Negeri Sembilan faces political uncertainty with state assembly dissolved, bid to appoint new ruler

Seats beside Negeri Sembilan ruler Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir were left vacated as the chieftains decided to boycott the opening of the state assembly on April 23.

Who are the five in the race to succeed Malaysia PM Anwar for the country’s top job?

New contenders to become Malaysia's 11th leader are (from left) Datuk Seri Samsuri Mokhtar, Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, Datuk Seri Zahid Hamidi, Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin and Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli.

Marriage of Malaysian ruling partners is on the rocks. Will the alliance survive the polls?

Pakatan Harapan’s central leadership led by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (fourth from left) singing Negaraku during the PH Convention held at the Persada Johor International Convention centre in Johor Bahru on May 17.

News analysis

Negeri Sembilan crisis signals end is nigh for Anwar’s unity government

Negeri Sembilan chief minister Aminuddin Harun (centre) retains the support of his Pakatan Harapan colleagues but UMNO's attempt to topple him is set to have national ramifications.

Negeri Sembilan’s Chief Minister loses majority after UMNO withdrawal, but says he will stay on

All 14 assemblymen from UMNO withdrew support for Negeri Sembilan’s on April 27.

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