Anwar Ibrahim

Negri 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.

Malaysia’s Anwar facing crucial test of support as two states call early elections

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim arrives at Mactan-Benito Ebuen Air Base ahead of the 48th ASEAN Summit and Related Meetings in Cebu, Philippines, May 7, 2026. Ezra Acayan/Pool via REUTERS

Move to dissolve Johor assembly signals BN confidence in retaining supermajority: Analysts

Johor Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi announced the decision on June 1 during a hastily convened press conference in Johor Bahru.

Commentary

Anwar Ibrahim’s loneliness is self-inflicted

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim risks losing both the conservatives he courts and the reformists who brought him to power.

Sabah’s special grant interim payment increased to $483 million next year, says PM Anwar

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said he wants to be known as a leader who keeps his promise and takes care of all races, religions and states, instead of just one group.

Why Malaysia’s PM Anwar is considering a snap election

Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim speaks as he attends the ASEAN – New Zealand Commemorative Summit during the 47th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on October 28, 2025. LILLIAN SUWANRUMPHA/Pool via REUTERS

Malaysia PM Anwar under pressure amid growing defections from his party

FILE PHOTO: Newly elected Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim meets supporters during his first public appearance as he attending Friday prayer at a mosque in Putrajaya, Malaysia November 25, 2022. REUTERS/Hasnoor Hussain/File Photo

Malaysia govt to keep medical supply prices stable amid global uncertainties, says PM Anwar

Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the Health Ministry will closely monitor any stock supply chain or pricing challenges.

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.

Malaysia coalition to stay intact until term ends, says minister

The remarks by Malaysia's Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil (above) are aimed at easing concerns after Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim earlier raised the prospect of a snap general election.

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