Malaysian politics

No homecoming for Malaysia’s ex-PM Najib as request for house arrest remains under review

UMNO may have to wait a while longer before celebrating the return of its former president Najib Razak.

Battle for Tambun: Anwar faces high-stakes fight to hold his seat

Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim with residents of Tambun, Perak, at a Chinese New Year celebration in February.

Malaysia’s Pardons Board to meet on Sept 11, Najib’s early release on agenda

Former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak began serving a 12-year sentence due to a graft conviction related to a subsidiary of 1MDB in August 2022.

UMNO now backs contender to Negeri Sembilan throne in twist to royal saga

Juasseh state assemblyman Ismail Lasim was sworn in as the new Menteri Besar of Negeri Sembilan on Aug 2.

US refutes PAS leader Hadi Awang’s claim of attempt to influence Malaysian politics

Parti Islam Se-Malaysia president Hadi Awang said the meeting took place when PAS was part of the Pakatan Rakyat coalition.

Malaysia GE16: UMNO, PAS push for early polls but Anwar likely to wait till late 2027

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim greeting performers during the 69th Independence Day celebration in Putrajaya on Aug 31.

Political courtship deepens between PAS and UMNO as both pressure Anwar for earlier polls

PAS president Hadi Awang said the Islamist party is ready if a general election is called earlier.

From ‘family gatherings’ to electoral might: Why PAS’ grip is growing in Perak

Perak’s PAS MP Misbahul Munir (in turquoise) leads an usrah or ‘family gathering’ on Jul 21.

News analysis

PAS and UMNO are set to propose a Malay unity pact, but can they settle their seat disputes?

UMNO (red and white flag) leads the Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition and PAS (green and white flag) the Perikatan Nasional (PN) coalition.

Former Malaysian MP quits DAP, says will keep promise to help ex-minister Khairy in general election

Former Malaysian MP Ong Kian Ming said he is not planning to join another political party.

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