Malaysia GE
Anwar set to win confidence vote, but two-thirds majority will be a close call
Questions remain over whether he commands a claimed two-thirds supermajority.
Why young Malaysian voters are drawn to Perikatan Nasional
From the cohort effect to the TikTok factor, ST examines the range of reasons that shaped youth votes in the recent general election.
Interactive: How a divided Malaysia gave rise to Perikatan Nasional’s ‘teal tsunami’
What were the factors that led to Malaysia’s first-ever hung Parliament and unity government?
Malaysia’s opposition lines up new leaders out of ex-PM Muhyiddin’s shadow
Perikatan Nasional secretary-general Hamzah Zainudin will be opposition leader.
Hot issues
Economic issues are top voter concern in Malaysia
But decision on who to vote for will likely still be based on affinity to parties or candidates.
Ringgit estimated to drop to RM3.35 to RM3.45 range against Singdollar
The ringgit is likely to hit 5.00 against the US dollar, its lowest level, in the next six months.
Malaysia faces prospect of flooded polls with Nov 19 election day
Meteorological department has warned that monsoon rains will begin mid-November.
