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Anwar Ibrahim

‘Dissolve Parliament now’: UMNO chief Zahid dares PM Anwar to kick party out in fiery assembly finale

UMNO president Zahid Hamidi’s (front row, centre) fiery remarks came at the end of one of the party’s most combative general assemblies in recent years.
UMNO president Zahid Hamidi’s (front row, centre) fiery remarks came at the end of one of the party’s most combative general assemblies in recent years.

Malaysia's king postpones decision on ex-PM Najib Razak's pardon bid

No homecoming for Malaysia’s ex-PM Najib as request for house arrest remains under review

UMNO may have to wait a while longer before celebrating the return of its former president Najib Razak.
UMNO may have to wait a while longer before celebrating the return of its former president Najib Razak.

Battle for Tambun: Anwar faces high-stakes fight to hold his seat

Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim with residents of Tambun, Perak, at a Chinese New Year celebration in February.
Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim with residents of Tambun, Perak, at a Chinese New Year celebration in February.

Malaysia PM's coalition says graft convicts should serve full terms amid reports of Najib clemency bid

Malaysia's former Prime Minister Najib Razak, jailed for corruption in the multibillion-dollar 1MDB scandal, attends the verdict of his house arrest bid at Kuala Lumpur Courts Complex in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia December 22, 2025. REUTERS/ Hasnoor Hussain
Malaysia's former Prime Minister Najib Razak, jailed for corruption in the multibillion-dollar 1MDB scandal, attends the verdict of his house arrest bid at Kuala Lumpur Courts Complex in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia December 22, 2025. REUTERS/ Hasnoor Hussain

PAS faces two big tests on its path to power

UMNO secretary-general Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki (in red) makes an appearance at PAS’ annual muktamar in Kelantan, on Sept 4,  in a show of solidarity as both parties gear up for the next general election.
UMNO secretary-general Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki (in red) makes an appearance at PAS’ annual muktamar in Kelantan, on Sept 4,  in a show of solidarity as both parties gear up for the next general election.

Malaysia lifts emergency declaration in Sarawak district as haze eases, but health risks remain

Sarawak has been heavily affected by fires in Indonesia’s Kalimantan.
Sarawak has been heavily affected by fires in Indonesia’s Kalimantan.

No rift between me and Anwar, says Malaysia DPM Zahid

Malaysia’s DPM Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (as pictured) said he has no issues with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
Malaysia’s DPM Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (as pictured) said he has no issues with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

Malaysia PM Anwar to consider calling general election on an earlier date

Malaysian prime minister Anwar Ibrahim said the federal government is stable and has the mandate to continue governing and managing the country effectively.
Malaysian prime minister Anwar Ibrahim said the federal government is stable and has the mandate to continue governing and managing the country effectively.

Malaysia GE16: UMNO, PAS push for early polls but Anwar likely to wait till late 2027

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim greeting performers during the 69th Independence Day celebration in Putrajaya on Aug 31.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim greeting performers during the 69th Independence Day celebration in Putrajaya on Aug 31.

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