Malaysian politics

Viral Barisan Nasional candidate list for state polls is fake, says party’s Johor chairman

A list bearing the names of Barisan’s candidates for the coming Johor state elections has gone viral on social media.

Move to dissolve Johor assembly signals BN confidence in retaining supermajority: Analysts

Johor Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi announced the decision on June 1 during a hastily convened press conference in Johor Bahru.

Johor state assembly dissolved, paving way for 16th state polls

The dissolution was announced after Johor Chief Minister Onn Hafiz Ghazi sought the consent of Johor Regent Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim on the morning of June 1.

Commentary

Anwar Ibrahim’s loneliness is self-inflicted

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim risks losing both the conservatives he courts and the reformists who brought him to power.

Who are the five in the race to succeed Malaysia PM Anwar for the country’s top job?

New contenders to become Malaysia's 11th leader are (from left) Datuk Seri Samsuri Mokhtar, Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, Datuk Seri Zahid Hamidi, Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin and Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli.

Malaysia coalition to stay intact until term ends, says minister

The remarks by Malaysia's Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil (above) are aimed at easing concerns after Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim earlier raised the prospect of a snap general election.

Bersama could really become a third force in Malaysian politics

Bersama’s appeal lies in its effort to occupy the same reformist, multiracial political space as PKR while presenting itself as gutsy, ground-up and less compromised.

Marriage of Malaysian ruling partners is on the rocks. Will the alliance survive the polls?

Pakatan Harapan’s central leadership led by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (fourth from left) singing Negaraku during the PH Convention held at the Persada Johor International Convention centre in Johor Bahru on May 17.

Snap polls in Malaysia possible if unity government fractures, says PM Anwar

Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said a snap general election could take place if cracks continue to form within the unity government.

Malaysia PM Anwar’s staunchest critic Rafizi finds a new party – and a new fight

(From left) Mr Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad, Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli and Parti Bersama Malaysia founder Tan Gin Theam with the party registration certificate at a ceremony on May 17 to hand over the party to Mr Rafizi.

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