Malaysia elections

Higher voter turnout expected at Johor, Negeri Sembilan state elections: Analysts

Voter fatigue could dampen participation, said an analyst.

From Parliament to podcasts: How celebrity culture is reshaping Malaysian politics

Muar MP Syed Saddiq has drawn attention beyond politics due to his widely publicised relationship with Bella Astillah. Pictured on the right is former health minister Khairy Jamaluddin, who co-host of the popular podcast Keluar Sekejap.

Johor polls an opportunity for voters to reject politics of hatred, says Anwar

Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the people want leaders who focus on creating a secure future.

Negeri Sembilan faces political uncertainty with state assembly dissolved, bid to appoint new ruler

Seats beside Negeri Sembilan ruler Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir were left vacated as the chieftains decided to boycott the opening of the state assembly on April 23.

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.

Commentary

Anwar Ibrahim’s loneliness is self-inflicted

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim risks losing both the conservatives he courts and the reformists who brought him to power.

Why Malaysia’s PM Anwar is considering a snap election

Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim speaks as he attends the ASEAN – New Zealand Commemorative Summit during the 47th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on October 28, 2025. LILLIAN SUWANRUMPHA/Pool via REUTERS

Who are the five in the race to succeed Malaysia PM Anwar for the country’s top job?

New contenders to become Malaysia's 11th leader are (from left) Datuk Seri Samsuri Mokhtar, Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, Datuk Seri Zahid Hamidi, Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin and Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli.

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.

Penang has been DAP’s fortress since 2008. Could this end in the next polls?

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow (right) and predecessor Lim Guan Eng during happier times.

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