Malaysia elections

Malaysia’s Registrar of Societies, Home Minister file appeal against stay on PN’s deregistration

On Oct 22, the High Court allowed Perikatan Nasional’s application to stay the suspension and deregistration imposed on them by the Registrar of Societies.

Malaysia de-registers main opposition bloc Perikatan Nasional as elections loom

Perikatan Nasional’s dissolution would mean that its component parties cannot contest elections under a common banner.

Malaysia budget 2027: Anwar courts urban voters and small businesses with tax cuts, reliefs

Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has proposed raising individual tax relief from the current RM9,000 (S$2,822) to RM12,000 in Budget 2027.

Melaka state election: Parties split over Nov 14 polling date

The Melaka state election will be held on Nov 14.

Malaysia sets Nov 14 for Melaka state election in new test for PM Anwar

The Melaka state assembly was dissolved on Sept 23 to pave the way for state polls.

Malaysia’s ruling coalition loses a fourth MP from PM Anwar Ibrahim’s party

Supporters waving the PKR flag at an election rally. Petaling Jaya MP Lee Chean Chung has resigned after his membership was suspended for three years.

A surprising political realignment in Selangor could alter Malaysia’s balance of power

Once rivals to lead Malaysia, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (left) and predecessor Muhyiddin Yassin could return to being allies.

Anwar-ordered UiTM Holdings review widens scrutiny of Malaysia’s bumiputera institutions

Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim’s call for a review of UiTM Holdings comes as his government faces growing political competition for support among Malaysia’s Malay electorate.

Melaka state assembly to be dissolved on Sept 23: Malaysian media

Speculation of the dissolution grew after the state executive council meeting, which is usually held on Wednesdays, was brought forward by a day.

News analysis

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.

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