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Malaysia’s PM Anwar could face troubles with rekindling of UMNO-PAS romance

In a special convention, UMNO Youth has urged the party to leave the government and ally with PAS.

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Even as Najib faces two decades in jail, damaging divisions haunt Malaysia over 1MDB scandal

Najib Razak was found guilty of corruption and money laundering charges, but still holds sway over supporters.

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Should I stay or should I go? Malaysian parties mull over future after 3 years with Anwar at the helm

FILE PHOTO: Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim speaks as he attends a business and investment conference, during Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's official visit, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, October 6, 2025. REUTERS/Hasnoor Hussain/Pool/File Photo

MCA becomes latest party to express unhappiness with PM Anwar’s unity government

The Malaysian Chinese Association led by president Wee Ka Siong resolved at its annual general assembly on Dec 7 to end ties with the Democratic Action Party (DAP) by the next general election.

Sabah faces political uncertainty after death of divisive leader Bung Moktar

Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin won the Lamag state seat just days before his death.

Malaysia’s BN leader Bung Moktar dies of illness, days after retaining seat in Sabah election

Sabah Barisan Nasional leader Bung Moktar had earlier been admitted to a private hospital to treat a lung infection.

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The curious case of four missing Cabinet ministers in Malaysia

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (left) is flanked by Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (right) announcing a new Cabinet line-up of 60 people, up from 55 previously in a televised press conference on 12 December 2023.

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Appointment of Malaysia’s new chief justice eases controversy over vacant top judge seats for now

Datuk Wan Farid is filling one of several top spots left vacant for weeks in the nation’s highest court following the retirement of several senior judges.

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