Malaysian politics

PKR and DAP faithful meet this week with Anwar’s fate on the line. Here’s what to watch

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (right) and Democratic Action Party secretary-general Anthony Loke (left) will guide their parties in crucial assemblies concluding on Aug 16.

Display of Malaysia’s flag back in spotlight ahead of Aug 31 celebrations

Malaysia authorities have reminded the public to refer to official guidelines on how to display the national flag or Jalur Gemilang.

Out with Bersatu, in with Wawasan, as Malaysia opposition coalition PN plans path to power

PAS president Hadi Awang (second from left) and Wawasan Negara president Hamzah Zainudin (second from right) at a Perikatan Nasional - Barisan Nasional campaign rally in Negeri Sembilan, July 30, 2026.

Former Malaysia PM Ismail Sabri’s court date delayed after hospitalisation; trial timing questioned

Former Malaysia prime minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob was previously investigated over alleged graft and money laundering.

Malaysian PM Anwar’s daughter Nurul Izzah steps aside from PKR No. 2 role for studies

Nurul Izzah Anwar said she would remain a PKR member.

Malaysia’s Malay unity wave is real. Time to stop overthinking it

Barisan Nasional president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (third from left) and Perikatan Nasional secretary-general Takiyuddin Hassan (centre) holding hands aloft with other leaders from their alliances after their decisive victory in the Negeri Sembilan state election on Aug 1.

Politicians have long backed this Malaysian biker fest. Now its death toll is drawing scrutiny

The RXZ Members event, held in Kuala Terengganu from July 31 to Aug 1, attracted participants from across Malaysia as well as Singapore.

Malaysia’s jazz queen Sheila Majid awarded Datuk Seri title

Sheila, 61, was among 52 recipients of Pahang state honours and medals during the investiture ceremony held at Balai Mahkota, Istana Abdulaziz in Kuantan on Aug 1.

News analysis

Malaysia keeps voting for change. Is Anwar’s Pakatan Harapan running out of time to deliver?

Veteran Ismail Lasim, who has been an UMNO assemblyman since 1999, being sworn in as Negeri Sembilan chief minister on Aug 2 after PH lost the state a day earlier.

Ismail Lasim sworn in as new Negeri Sembilan chief minister, declares Aug 3 a state holiday

Juasseh assemblyman Ismail Lasim was sworn in as the new chief minister of Negeri Sembilan at Istana Besar Seri Menanti on Aug 2.

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