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Malaysian politics

Malaysian PM Anwar rules out Cabinet reshuffle

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim explained that this is because the Cabinet only has about two years to serve.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim explained that this is because the Cabinet only has about two years to serve.

Commentary

The curious case of four missing Cabinet ministers in Malaysia

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (left) is flanked by  Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (right)  announcing a new Cabinet line-up of 60 people, up from 55 previously in a televised press conference on 12 December 2023.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (left) is flanked by  Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (right)  announcing a new Cabinet line-up of 60 people, up from 55 previously in a televised press conference on 12 December 2023.

News analysis

Anwar’s ally still in charge of Sabah, but danger looms for Malaysian PM’s own support base

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's (right) Pakatan Harapan won just one seat at the Sabah polls, but will hope to count on Chief Minister Hajiji Noor's loyalty going forward.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's (right) Pakatan Harapan won just one seat at the Sabah polls, but will hope to count on Chief Minister Hajiji Noor's loyalty going forward.

DAP’s wipeout in Sabah state election shows party losing core Chinese support, says former MP

Mr Santiago said Sabah’s results were not a fluke but a message, and whether the party listens now will determine if this is just a setback or the beginning of a nationwide slide.
Mr Santiago said Sabah’s results were not a fluke but a message, and whether the party listens now will determine if this is just a setback or the beginning of a nationwide slide.

Malaysian Indian Congress votes to leave BN, signals tie-up with rival coalition

MIC president S. Vigneswaran at the party’s 79th general assembly on Nov 16, 2025.
MIC president S. Vigneswaran at the party’s 79th general assembly on Nov 16, 2025.

Malaysian government to conduct in-depth study next year on abolishing death penalty

Malaysia's Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department M. Kulasegaran told Parliament the study is planned to run for four months.
Malaysia's Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department M. Kulasegaran told Parliament the study is planned to run for four months.

With four vacancies in his Cabinet soon, Malaysia PM Anwar faces a delicate balancing act

An analyst said Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has to keep several coa­lition partners satisfied and also manage perceptions.
An analyst said Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has to keep several coa­lition partners satisfied and also manage perceptions.

Rights activists in Malaysia call for justice as High Court orders reparations for missing men

Malaysian church pastor Raymond Koh (left) was abducted in broad daylight in Petaling Jaya on February 2017, while forex trader Amri Che Mat went missing in November 2016.
Malaysian church pastor Raymond Koh (left) was abducted in broad daylight in Petaling Jaya on February 2017, while forex trader Amri Che Mat went missing in November 2016.

Internal revolt rocks Malaysia’s Bersatu, threatening PN’s unity before Sabah vote

Perikatan Nasional (PN) chairman Muhyiddin Yassin (left) may see his post challenged by PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang.
Perikatan Nasional (PN) chairman Muhyiddin Yassin (left) may see his post challenged by PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang.

Umno leaders weigh in on Khairy Jamaluddin’s potential return to party

Former Malaysia health minister Khairy Jamaluddin has not submitted a formal application.
Former Malaysia health minister Khairy Jamaluddin has not submitted a formal application.

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