Malaysian politics

Malaysia’s PM Anwar calls for respect, patience after Najib’s house arrest bid denied

Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said that it was inappropriate to escalate tensions during this sensitive time and urged all parties to respond with patience and wisdom.

Malaysia’s ex-PM Najib to appeal decision denying house arrest plea, claims royal power diluted

Malaysia's former prime minister Najib Razak will continue serving his sentence in prison.

After Sabah drubbing, debate reignites over little-known exam that could break up PM Anwar’s coalition

Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim insisted that “the Malay language must be elevated as the language of knowledge that is mastered by all Malaysians”.

Malaysia PM Anwar unveils latest Cabinet line-up

Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim said the government will continue to prioritise strengthening governance and improving the effectiveness of policy implementation.

News analysis

Should I stay or should I go? Malaysian parties mull over future after 3 years with Anwar at the helm

FILE PHOTO: Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim speaks as he attends a business and investment conference, during Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's official visit, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, October 6, 2025. REUTERS/Hasnoor Hussain/Pool/File Photo

MCA becomes latest party to express unhappiness with PM Anwar’s unity government

The Malaysian Chinese Association led by president Wee Ka Siong resolved at its annual general assembly on Dec 7 to end ties with the Democratic Action Party (DAP) by the next general election.

News analysis

Alarm bells for Malaysia’s DAP as Chinese vote exodus dents hopes of second term for PM Anwar

GEORGE TOWN, 11 Jan -- Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (tengah) hadir bagi menyempurnakan perasmian pecah tanah projek pembinaan Transit Aliran Ringan (LRT) Laluan Mutiara Pulau Pinang di Tapak Projek Bandar Sri Pinang hari ini.

Turut hadir Menteri Pengangkutan Anthony Loke (kanan) dan Ketua Menteri Pulau Pinang Chow Kon Yeow (kiri).

-- fotoBERNAMA (2025) HAK CIPTA TERPELIHARA

Malaysian PM Anwar’s former aide, businessman Albert Tei to face charges under anti-graft law

MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki said the commission has obtained consent from the public prosecutor to charge both men on Dec 4 and Dec 5.

Malaysian PM Anwar rules out Cabinet reshuffle

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim explained that this is because the Cabinet only has about two years to serve.

Commentary

The curious case of four missing Cabinet ministers in Malaysia

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (left) is flanked by Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (right) announcing a new Cabinet line-up of 60 people, up from 55 previously in a televised press conference on 12 December 2023.

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