Malaysian politics

Palace confirms Muhriz will skip Malaysia’s rulers council amid tussle over Negeri Sembilan throne

Negeri Sembilan ruler Muhriz Munawir will stay in the state and strengthen his position against a rebellion by presiding over the installation of a new feudal chieftain.

Negeri Sembilan’s Muhriz invited to Malaysia’s rulers council, in latest twist to throne tussle

Negeri Sembilan ruler Muhriz Munawir has been affirmed by Malaysia’s rulers council ahead of an Oct 13 to 15, 2026 meeting after a six-month battle against a rival claim to his throne.

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In the final lap, Malaysia’s PM Anwar returns to base with reformist budget

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim sits among Parti Keadilan Rakyat delegates during their national congress on Aug 15. He had then promised to deepen reforms and the fight against corruption and followed up with further steps when tabling Budget 2027 on Oct 9.

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From colonial-era crests to its own airline, a founding partner redraws its place in Malaysia

hasarawak - Sarawak flags seen along with Malaysian flags in the Kuching town.

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Malaysia budget 2027: Anwar courts urban voters and small businesses with tax cuts, reliefs

Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has proposed raising individual tax relief from the current RM9,000 (S$2,822) to RM12,000 in Budget 2027.

Malaysian budget 2027: PM Anwar tables record spending as he enters final stretch before next GE

Malaysia’s Prime Minister and Finance Minister Anwar Ibrahim holds the 2027 national budget document at the Finance Ministry building on Oct 9 as he departs for Parliament to table the budget, in Putrajaya.

Malaysia’s former PM Najib notified of house arrest rules; details to be released soon

Without naming Najib Razak, Malaysia’s Home Ministry said that placement at home under a conditional pardon was distinct from house arrest under a proposed law.

Malaysian government suspends Zetrix, MyEG as collection agents over unpaid RM314 million revenue

Zetrix and MyEG will have their services as collection agents for the Malaysian Road Transport Department suspended from Oct 5.

Give Mahathir space to grieve Siti Hasmah’s death, says son Mukhriz

Mukhriz said the loss of his mother was weighing heavily on his father, adding that adjusting to her absence would take time.

Troubled UMNO-linked firm Zetrix owes Malaysian government over $63 million in collections: Source

An undated photo of Wong Thean Soon, group managing director of Zetrix AI.

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