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Malaysian politics

Malaysia’s top coalition party DAP weighs Cabinet roles, report says

The Democratic Action Party is widely seen as reflecting the views of the Malaysian Chinese community, which is the largest miniorty group in the country.
The Democratic Action Party is widely seen as reflecting the views of the Malaysian Chinese community, which is the largest miniorty group in the country.

Who should run KL? Study into local polls stirs fears over demographics

Plans to study mayoral election have stirred debate over race and governance in the city.
Plans to study mayoral election have stirred debate over race and governance in the city.

Commentary

Fear and loathing in Malaysia: Waning trust fans conspiracy theories

An image of Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission
(MACC) chief Azam Baki at a protest in Kuala Lumpur on Feb 15. The MACC is among institutions facing accusations of abuse of power.
An image of Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission
(MACC) chief Azam Baki at a protest in Kuala Lumpur on Feb 15. The MACC is among institutions facing accusations of abuse of power.

Malaysia’s opposition fractures as sacked leader races to PAS, threatens Muhyiddin’s grip

Former Malaysian prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin said on Feb 14 that “various efforts were made through meetings with those involved to find a peaceful resolution and save Bersatu.”
Former Malaysian prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin said on Feb 14 that “various efforts were made through meetings with those involved to find a peaceful resolution and save Bersatu.”

News analysis

Anwar holds all the cards in $3.5b takeover battle that is testing Malay economic clout

IJM is seen as a prize catch amid a business tussle that has triggered graft claims and racial politics over Sunway's Jan 12 takeover bid.
IJM is seen as a prize catch amid a business tussle that has triggered graft claims and racial politics over Sunway's Jan 12 takeover bid.

‘Let them fight’, says Malaysia PM Anwar on Bersatu turmoil

Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim (above) was asked about Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin’s status as opposition leader after his expulsion from Bersatu.
Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim (above) was asked about Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin’s status as opposition leader after his expulsion from Bersatu.

Malaysia’s Bersatu reclaims social media page after alleged sabotage by admins

Bersatu lodged reports on Feb 14 following the alleged unauthorised takeover of its official Facebook page.
Bersatu lodged reports on Feb 14 following the alleged unauthorised takeover of its official Facebook page.

Malaysian opposition leader Hamzah sacked from Bersatu amid party infighting

Hamzah Zainudin was previously accused of sabotaging the party and attempting to oust party president Muhyiddin Yassin.
Hamzah Zainudin was previously accused of sabotaging the party and attempting to oust party president Muhyiddin Yassin.

News analysis

Why Malaysia’s latest judicial commissioner picks are reviving worries about court independence

KUALA LUMPUR, 1 Jun -- Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim menyampaikan ucapan pada Majlis Perasmian Penutupan Pesta Buku Antarabangsa Kuala Lumpur 2025 (PBAKL 2025) di Pusat Dagangan Dunia Kuala Lumpur (WTCKL) hari ini.

-- fotoBERNAMA (2025) HAK CIPTA TERPELIHARA
KUALA LUMPUR, 1 Jun -- Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim menyampaikan ucapan pada Majlis Perasmian Penutupan Pesta Buku Antarabangsa Kuala Lumpur 2025 (PBAKL 2025) di Pusat Dagangan Dunia Kuala Lumpur (WTCKL) hari ini.

-- fotoBERNAMA (2025) HAK CIPTA TERPELIHARA

Student protest over campus freedom law adds to Anwar’s pre-election reform challenges

University students marching to Parliament in Kuala Lumpur on Feb 9, demanding the abolition of the contentious Universities and University Colleges Act.
University students marching to Parliament in Kuala Lumpur on Feb 9, demanding the abolition of the contentious Universities and University Colleges Act.

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