Malaysia elections

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Malaysia’s PAS wants unity, but on whose terms?

Malaysia’s opposition Parti Islam SeMalaysia (PAS) leaders gather on stage with UMNO secretary-general Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki (in red), at PAS’ annual party congress, or muktamar, in Pengkalan Chepa, near Kota Bharu, Kelantan, on Sept 4, 2026, as the rival Malay-based parties seek to strengthen their cooperation. Note: PAS president Hadi Awang is standing front, centre, in long black vest.

Malaysia GE16: UMNO, PAS push for early polls but Anwar likely to wait till late 2027

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim greeting performers during the 69th Independence Day celebration in Putrajaya on Aug 31.

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PAS and UMNO are set to propose a Malay unity pact, but can they settle their seat disputes?

UMNO (red and white flag) leads the Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition and PAS (green and white flag) the Perikatan Nasional (PN) coalition.

Barisan Nasional being courted like a ‘maiden’ ahead of state polls, says Melaka BN chairman

Ab Rauf Yusoh said BN would carefully consider all possible alliances before deciding on its political direction for the state polls.

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Peace for now in Anwar’s Pakatan Harapan, but are allies sharpening knives for war with UMNO?

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim sits among Parti Keadilan Rakyat delegates to listen to the debate during their national congress on Aug 15, 2026.

Out with Bersatu, in with Wawasan, as Malaysia opposition coalition PN plans path to power

PAS president Hadi Awang (second from left) and Wawasan Negara president Hamzah Zainudin (second from right) at a Perikatan Nasional - Barisan Nasional campaign rally in Negeri Sembilan, July 30, 2026.

Former Malaysia PM Ismail Sabri’s court date delayed after hospitalisation; trial timing questioned

Former Malaysia prime minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob was previously investigated over alleged graft and money laundering.

Loke announces resignation as Negeri DAP chief, says right time for new leadership

DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke said his successor as state chairman would be chosen from among the current committee members.

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Malaysia keeps voting for change. Is Anwar’s Pakatan Harapan running out of time to deliver?

Veteran Ismail Lasim, who has been an UMNO assemblyman since 1999, being sworn in as Negeri Sembilan chief minister on Aug 2 after PH lost the state a day earlier.

Ismail Lasim sworn in as new Negeri Sembilan chief minister, declares Aug 3 a state holiday

Juasseh assemblyman Ismail Lasim was sworn in as the new chief minister of Negeri Sembilan at Istana Besar Seri Menanti on Aug 2.

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