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Malaysia GE 2022

Malaysia’s ex-minister Khairy seen returning to politics as Umno seeks to regain young voters

mmkhairy07 - Former health minister Khairy Jamaluddin sharing his thoughts as a panelist at a roundtable discussion organised by Umno Youth at the Kuala Lumpur World Trade Centre on Nov 7, 2025.
mmkhairy07 - Former health minister Khairy Jamaluddin sharing his thoughts as a panelist at a roundtable discussion organised by Umno Youth at the Kuala Lumpur World Trade Centre on Nov 7, 2025.

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Malaysia govt’s reform pledge tested as DAP chief bows over unresolved 2009 death of political aide

Democratic Action Party secretary-general Anthony Loke (second from left) and other senior party members bowed on July 17 in a gesture of remorse over the death of Mr Teoh Beng Hock, which remains unsolved. 

Credit: SIN CHEW MEDIA CORPORATION
Democratic Action Party secretary-general Anthony Loke (second from left) and other senior party members bowed on July 17 in a gesture of remorse over the death of Mr Teoh Beng Hock, which remains unsolved. 

Credit: SIN CHEW MEDIA CORPORATION

Two PKR leaders woo grassroots on nationwide tours amid power struggle in Malaysia’s ruling party

Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli, and PKR vice-president Nurul Izzah Anwar, have embarked on separate nationwide tours to whip up grassroots support.
Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli, and PKR vice-president Nurul Izzah Anwar, have embarked on separate nationwide tours to whip up grassroots support.

Singapore-registered sports car crashes and catches fire in Malaysia

A 34-year-old Singaporean man lost control of the Ferrari he was driving, causing it to crash into a guardrail and catch fire.
A 34-year-old Singaporean man lost control of the Ferrari he was driving, causing it to crash into a guardrail and catch fire.

Bowing to public pressure, Malaysia PM Anwar now says anti-graft rally can go ahead in KL

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Jan 24 that he is not opposed to civil society and opposition parties holding a street rally in Kuala Lumpur on Jan 25, after the police and Home Minister had previously insisted that such gatherings needed special permits. REUTERS/Yves Herman
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Jan 24 that he is not opposed to civil society and opposition parties holding a street rally in Kuala Lumpur on Jan 25, after the police and Home Minister had previously insisted that such gatherings needed special permits. REUTERS/Yves Herman

With Mahathir as adviser, Malaysia’s four opposition states join forces to beef up lagging economies

Former Malaysian premier Mahathir Mohamad (centre), at the State Government 4 summit with PAS and state officials.
Former Malaysian premier Mahathir Mohamad (centre), at the State Government 4 summit with PAS and state officials.

PM Anwar makes play for PAS support to woo Malaysia’s Malay majority

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is planning to woo the opposition Parti Islam SeMalaysia (PAS) to boost his credentials among Malaysia’s Malay majority.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is planning to woo the opposition Parti Islam SeMalaysia (PAS) to boost his credentials among Malaysia’s Malay majority.

‘Let’s move on’: Malaysia’s King calls for political stability at the end of five-year reign

Sultan Abdullah Ahmad Shah was appointed the 16th Malaysian king on Jan 31, 2019.
Sultan Abdullah Ahmad Shah was appointed the 16th Malaysian king on Jan 31, 2019.

Anwar’s Parti Keadilan Rakyat to meet amid rumblings of non-Malay discontent

Parti Keadilan Rakyat will convene at its president Anwar Ibrahim’s seat of power in Putrajaya this week for its annual congress.
Parti Keadilan Rakyat will convene at its president Anwar Ibrahim’s seat of power in Putrajaya this week for its annual congress.

Malaysian polls in November saw surge in hate speech on social media: Study

BANTING, 3 Okt -- Sebahagian perwakilan Parti Islam Semalaysia (PAS) bersorak sambil mengibarkan bendera parti ketika hadir ke majlis pelancaran Jentera PAS Pilihan Raya Umum ke-15 peringkat negeri di Stadium Terbuka Jugra Banting, malam tadi.

--fotoBERNAMA (2022) HAK CIPTA TERPELIHARA
BANTING, 3 Okt -- Sebahagian perwakilan Parti Islam Semalaysia (PAS) bersorak sambil mengibarkan bendera parti ketika hadir ke majlis pelancaran Jentera PAS Pilihan Raya Umum ke-15 peringkat negeri di Stadium Terbuka Jugra Banting, malam tadi.

--fotoBERNAMA (2022) HAK CIPTA TERPELIHARA

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