Malaysian politics

Negeri Sembilan’s Chief Minister loses majority after UMNO assemblymen withdraw support

All 14 assemblymen from UMNO withdrew support for Negeri Sembilan’s chief minister Aminuddin Harun on April 27.

Malaysia’s Anwar to drop anti-graft chief, but protesters want deeper reforms after corruption saga

Protestors at the "Arrest Azam Baki" rally on April 25, 2026 march to Independence Square in Kuala Lumpur to call for reforms in the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission which will see a new chief after the government announced Tan Sri Azam Baki will not be renewed when his contract ends on May 12, 2026.

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Negeri Sembilan’s royal dispute deepens as dissenters’ seats lie empty at state assembly

Seats beside Negeri Sembilan Malay ruler Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir in the state assembly were left vacated.

Malay ruler of Negeri Sembilan can be ousted. His chieftains are now trying to do just that

The four Undang of Negeri Sembilan has announced the sacking of the state's Malay Ruler Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir.

Saying no to ‘ponteng’: Malaysian activist starts petition against absenteeism in Parliament

Activist Roshinee Mookaiah (middle, in blue) engaging supporters of her petition on April 18 on the need to ensure MPs attend Parliament.

‘We just want to be fair’: Sarawak state leaders vow to push for more concessions from Putrajaya

At the one-day event, leaders from all four parties of Gabungan Parti Sarawak pledged to push for further concessions from Putrajaya.

Hishammuddin vows loyalty after UMNO lifts his suspension, Khairy says ‘I’m home’

Former Umno vice-president Hishammuddin Hussein expressed his gratitude to Umno’s top leadership and the supreme council for lifting his suspension.

Malaysia may consider Cabinet pay cuts if Middle East conflict worsens, says PM Anwar

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said Putrajaya is prepared to consider pay cuts for ministers if the Middle East crisis worsens.

Snap polls for Malaysia in 2026 unlikely as PM Anwar bets on riding out ‘corporate mafia’ storm

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is unlikely to call for early polls in 2026 after the "corporate mafia" scandal engulfed members of his inner circle.

Umno’s Rumah Bangsa and the quest for ‘Malay Unity’ in Malaysian politics

Umno's Rumah Bangsa initiative involves the return of people like Khairy Jamaluddin (second from right), seen here at party's general assembly in January, along with current Youth chief Akmal Saleh (right).

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