Malaysian politics

Who will triumph in Melaka as 79 candidates battle for 28 state seats?

UMNO secretary-general Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki speaking to Parti Islam Se Malaysia (PAS) president Hadi Awang at Bukit Katil in Melaka on Oct 31.

Melaka state election: Battle for 28 seats begins on Oct 31

Melaka’s electoral contest is taking shape as political parties unveil their respective candidate lists.

Malaysia’s Anwar survives budget test after securing support from former rival Bersatu

Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah Yusof (centre) signed a confidence and supply agreement with 12 Opposition MPs on Oct 29.

UMNO won Negeri Sembilan but now three factions vie for power as royal crisis deepens

Negeri Sembilan chief minister Ismail Lasim is fighting to hold on to his position after incurring the wrath of state ruler Muhriz Munawir.

Two more looming state votes threaten to upend Anwar’s political momentum

Sarawak will hold its state election soon after its legislative assembly was dissolved effective on Oct 26.

From Tampines to Bangsar, thousands of fans throng Syed Saddiq’s public wedding reception in Muar

Newly weds, Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman and singer-actress Bella Astillah at their public wedding reception in Muar on Oct 25.

Sarawak heads for state polls as pressure mounts for Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim

The Sarawak Premier said he had obtained consent from Sarawak Governor for the dissolution.

Malaysian High Court stays former ruling coalition PN’s deregistration by Registrar of Societies

Perikatan Nasional says the Registrar of Societies’ suspension order prohibited the coalition from carrying out its political activities.

How PAS pulled off a historic win in East Malaysia and what this says about its strengths

Sabah PAS commissioner Aliakbar Gulasan greets children at PASTI An-Najah in Karambunai, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, on Oct 13.

Some parties may try to form a ‘new’ Perikatan coalition, says PN secretary-general Takiyuddin

Malaysia’s Registrar of Societies deregistered Perikatan on Oct 20.

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