Malaysia elections

Who will triumph in Melaka as 79 candidates battle for 28 state seats?

UMNO secretary-general Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki speaking to Parti Islam Se Malaysia (PAS) president Hadi Awang at Bukit Katil in Melaka on Oct 31.

Melaka state election: Battle for 28 seats begins on Oct 31

Melaka’s electoral contest is taking shape as political parties unveil their respective candidate lists.

Melaka voters weigh their options ahead of state election

As Melaka heads towards nomination day on Oct 31, shifting alliances and candidate choices complicate an already crowded contest.

UMNO won Negeri Sembilan but now three factions vie for power as royal crisis deepens

Negeri Sembilan chief minister Ismail Lasim is fighting to hold on to his position after incurring the wrath of state ruler Muhriz Munawir.

Two more looming state votes threaten to upend Anwar’s political momentum

Sarawak will hold its state election soon after its legislative assembly was dissolved effective on Oct 26.

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.

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