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Faced with ‘absurdity of politics’, UMNO plans to fight and befriend rivals at once

UMNO’s involvement in the unity government has introduced a new dynamic to its relationship with the Democratic Action Party.
UMNO’s involvement in the unity government has introduced a new dynamic to its relationship with the Democratic Action Party.

News analysis

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

News analysis

Controversies cloud Malaysian PM Anwar’s new Cabinet line-up

PM Anwar Ibrahim with Hannah Yeoh, Minister in the PM's Department who oversees the Federal Territories portfolio.
PM Anwar Ibrahim with Hannah Yeoh, Minister in the PM's Department who oversees the Federal Territories portfolio.

After Sabah drubbing, debate reignites over little-known exam that could break up PM Anwar’s coalition

Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim insisted that “the Malay language must be elevated as the language of knowledge that is mastered by all Malaysians”.
Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim insisted that “the Malay language must be elevated as the language of knowledge that is mastered by all Malaysians”.

News analysis

Alarm bells for Malaysia’s DAP as Chinese vote exodus dents hopes of second term for PM Anwar

GEORGE TOWN, 11 Jan -- Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (tengah) hadir bagi menyempurnakan perasmian pecah tanah projek pembinaan Transit Aliran Ringan (LRT) Laluan Mutiara Pulau Pinang di Tapak Projek Bandar Sri Pinang hari ini.

Turut hadir Menteri Pengangkutan Anthony Loke (kanan) dan Ketua Menteri Pulau Pinang Chow Kon Yeow (kiri).

-- fotoBERNAMA (2025) HAK CIPTA TERPELIHARA
GEORGE TOWN, 11 Jan -- Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (tengah) hadir bagi menyempurnakan perasmian pecah tanah projek pembinaan Transit Aliran Ringan (LRT) Laluan Mutiara Pulau Pinang di Tapak Projek Bandar Sri Pinang hari ini.

Turut hadir Menteri Pengangkutan Anthony Loke (kanan) dan Ketua Menteri Pulau Pinang Chow Kon Yeow (kiri).

-- fotoBERNAMA (2025) HAK CIPTA TERPELIHARA

DAP’s wipeout in Sabah state election shows party losing core Chinese support, says former MP

Mr Santiago said Sabah’s results were not a fluke but a message, and whether the party listens now will determine if this is just a setback or the beginning of a nationwide slide.
Mr Santiago said Sabah’s results were not a fluke but a message, and whether the party listens now will determine if this is just a setback or the beginning of a nationwide slide.

News analysis

Calls to cut ties: Malaysia flag furore tests PH-BN relations

While the two parties have clashed publicly on several issues, it appears that this time, both sides are digging in their heels.
While the two parties have clashed publicly on several issues, it appears that this time, both sides are digging in their heels.

Malaysian flag hoisted upside down heats up debate ahead of national day celebrations

The flag incident at a Penang hardware shop caused a rift between the Malay and Chinese communities ahead of Malaysia's National Day celebrations on Aug 31.
The flag incident at a Penang hardware shop caused a rift between the Malay and Chinese communities ahead of Malaysia's National Day celebrations on Aug 31.

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