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Anwar Ibrahim

Malaysia will not bow to pressure over Israeli entry ban, says PM Anwar

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the country was also not in contravention of any international laws for having such policy in place.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the country was also not in contravention of any international laws for having such policy in place.

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

Negeri Sembilan state election: Four high-stakes seats to watch amid a royal tussle

The Aug 1 state election is largely a showdown between Pakatan Harapan and Barisan Nasional-Perikatan Nasional, with 103 candidates vying for Negeri Sembilan’s 36 assembly seats.
The Aug 1 state election is largely a showdown between Pakatan Harapan and Barisan Nasional-Perikatan Nasional, with 103 candidates vying for Negeri Sembilan’s 36 assembly seats.

News analysis

After two strikes, Anwar needs a home run in Negeri Sembilan

the result will have a knock-on effect on how the three largest ruling parties decide to navigate a maximum last 18 months before national polls.
the result will have a knock-on effect on how the three largest ruling parties decide to navigate a maximum last 18 months before national polls.

Anwar’s PH coalition quits Melaka government over strains with ally BN

All of PH’s five state assembly members are withdrawing their backing for the BN-led Melaka government.
All of PH’s five state assembly members are withdrawing their backing for the BN-led Melaka government.

Malaysian PM Anwar plays down need for snap poll after Johor election defeat

Prime Minister of Malaysia Anwar Ibrahim’s PH lost ground in the Johor state elections, winning only eight out of 56 assembly seats.
Prime Minister of Malaysia Anwar Ibrahim’s PH lost ground in the Johor state elections, winning only eight out of 56 assembly seats.

News analysis

BN rebounds, PH flounders and other winners and losers in the Johor polls

Barisan Nasional top leaders including Malaysia DPM Zahid Hamidi and Onn Hafiz, taking a group photo after winning the July 11 state election in Johor.
Barisan Nasional top leaders including Malaysia DPM Zahid Hamidi and Onn Hafiz, taking a group photo after winning the July 11 state election in Johor.

Voter turnout in Johor state polls already higher than in 2022 – what does this mean for contenders?

Voters at Tanjung Puteri Primary School in Larkin, Johor, to cast their votes for the Johor state election on July 11.
Voters at Tanjung Puteri Primary School in Larkin, Johor, to cast their votes for the Johor state election on July 11.

Malaysian PM Anwar to debut an AI double that sounds just like him

PMX AI has been trained on Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s own writings, speeches and the record of his government’s policies.
PMX AI has been trained on Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s own writings, speeches and the record of his government’s policies.

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