Barisan Nasional

Viral Barisan Nasional candidate list for state polls is fake, says party’s Johor chairman

A list bearing the names of Barisan’s candidates for the coming Johor state elections has gone viral on social media.

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.

Marriage of Malaysian ruling partners is on the rocks. Will the alliance survive the polls?

Pakatan Harapan’s central leadership led by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (fourth from left) singing Negaraku during the PH Convention held at the Persada Johor International Convention centre in Johor Bahru on May 17.

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Negeri Sembilan crisis signals end is nigh for Anwar’s unity government

Negeri Sembilan chief minister Aminuddin Harun (centre) retains the support of his Pakatan Harapan colleagues but UMNO's attempt to topple him is set to have national ramifications.

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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.

News analysis

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.

News analysis

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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