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Malaysian politics

Malaysia’s UMNO set to welcome Khairy, Hishammuddin back into the fold as election season nears

UMNO president Zahid Hamidi appears to have reconciled with protege-turned-critic Khairy Jamaluddin three years after the latter was sacked from the party.
UMNO president Zahid Hamidi appears to have reconciled with protege-turned-critic Khairy Jamaluddin three years after the latter was sacked from the party.

Malaysia’s PAS party set to lead opposition lawmakers

Malaysia’s opposition coalition Perikatan Nasional will be led by a Member Parliament from PAS.
Malaysia’s opposition coalition Perikatan Nasional will be led by a Member Parliament from PAS.

PM Anwar set to dump Malaysia’s embattled anti-graft chief as pressure over abuses mounts

People hold placards bearing images of Azam Baki, chief commissioner of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), during a protest calling for his resignation outside the agency’s headquarters at Putrajaya, Malaysia, February 27, 2026. REUTERS/Hasnoor Hussain
People hold placards bearing images of Azam Baki, chief commissioner of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), during a protest calling for his resignation outside the agency’s headquarters at Putrajaya, Malaysia, February 27, 2026. REUTERS/Hasnoor Hussain

Commentary

Two-thirds for what? Anwar’s supermajority means little for reforms

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (left) made fighting corruption a key plank of his regime but allegations of abuse against the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission especially against its chief Azam Baki (right) are putting off his reform minded supporters.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (left) made fighting corruption a key plank of his regime but allegations of abuse against the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission especially against its chief Azam Baki (right) are putting off his reform minded supporters.

Setback for Anwar: Bid to separate powers of attorney-general and public prosecutor delayed

Malaysia's former economy minister Rafizi Ramli (left) and nine other MPs aligned to him broke ranks with colleagues in PM Anwar Ibrahim's government over an attempt to create a new office of Public Prosecutor on March 3.
Malaysia's former economy minister Rafizi Ramli (left) and nine other MPs aligned to him broke ranks with colleagues in PM Anwar Ibrahim's government over an attempt to create a new office of Public Prosecutor on March 3.

Malaysia mulls over law to curb premiership to two terms

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim pledged a two-term limit during the 2022 election, but local media said there has been criticism about the slow pace of reform.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim pledged a two-term limit during the 2022 election, but local media said there has been criticism about the slow pace of reform.

Hadi’s protege Samsuri takes helm of Malaysia’s Perikatan Nasional after Muhyiddin exit

PAS vice-president Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar will now succeed as the chairman of Perikatan Nasional.
PAS vice-president Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar will now succeed as the chairman of Perikatan Nasional.

News analysis

Will DAP stay or quit Malaysia’s Cabinet? No matter what, damage already done for Anwar’s biggest ally

Democratic Action Party secretary-general Anthony Loke (left) said the party could leave Pakatan Harapan chairman Anwar Ibrahim's (middle) Cabinet.
Democratic Action Party secretary-general Anthony Loke (left) said the party could leave Pakatan Harapan chairman Anwar Ibrahim's (middle) Cabinet.

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.

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