Malaysian politics

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Malaysia’s Perikatan Nasional rudderless as search for opposition’s new chief deadlocked

PAS deputy president Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man (left) and vice-president Samsuri Mokhtar, have had their names bandied about as possible candidates to take over as PN chief.

Malaysia makes Malay and history compulsory for Chinese independent school route to public unis

Observers said the government is responding to years of pressure from Chinese-based parties pushing for UEC recognition.

Sunway’s $3.5 billion IJM bid questioned over bumiputera rights

The deal could help Sunway emerge as the largest property and construction conglomerate in Malaysia.

Commentary

Faced with ‘absurdity of politics’, UMNO plans to fight and befriend rivals at once

UMNO’s involvement in the unity government has introduced a new dynamic to its relationship with the Democratic Action Party.

UMNO embraces exiled leaders with former minister Khairy’s appearance at Youth wing meet

Former health minister Khairy Jamaluddin (seated, in white) was greeted warmly by UMNO Youth members at the wing's general assembly after a three-year absence.

Former aide recounts events that led to ex-Malaysian PM Muhyiddin quitting as opposition PN chief

Dr Marzuki remarked that former Malaysian PM Muhyiddin Yassin’s decision to resign was a personal and rational choice.

Physiotherapy, not surgery, to aid Malaysia’s ex-PM Mahathir as he recovers from fall, says aide

Former Malaysia Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad's recovery process is expected to take some time.

Malaysia’s Umno to press for Najib release; backs off from threats to quit ruling coalition

Resolutions pushing for a full pardon and demanding justice for former PM Najib Najib were the “hottest topic” submitted by Umno’s 191 divisions ahead of its annual assembly.

Bersatu’s Saifuddin Abdullah says he will appeal dismissal from Malaysian opposition party

Datuk Seri Saifuddin Abdullah received an official notice of the termination from the party’s disciplinary board on Jan 6.

Umno firmly against any ‘back door’ move to topple unity govt, says Malaysia’s Deputy PM Zahid

However, Datuk Seri Zahid stopped short of saying if that meant he would relinquish his position.

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