Malaysian politics

Johor vote may shape Negeri Sembilan race as staggered polls raise questions

Johor voters will head to the polls on July 11.

Ex-Malaysian law minister Zaid Ibrahim eyes political comeback, hopes to be PAS candidate in next GE

Former Malaysian law minister Zaid Ibrahim said his political path was driven by his search for a platform committed to reform.

The Gen Z Wildcard: How youth voters could swing state polls in Malaysia

Malaysian Gen Z youth recorded a voter turnout of 75.6 per cent in the 15th General Election in 2022.

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Will Malaysia’s rulers defuse Negeri Sembilan royal feud or worsen it?

The Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan Muhriz Munawir being greeted by his subjects at Friday prayers on June 5, even as rebel aristocrats installed a replacement the same day.

Malaysia opposition shake-up deepens with new party launch

Malaysia’s former parliamentary opposition leader Hamzah Zainudin, once the deputy president of Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia, unveiled a new political party on June 13.

Higher voter turnout expected at Johor, Negeri Sembilan state elections: Analysts

Voter fatigue could dampen participation, said an analyst.

From Parliament to podcasts: How celebrity culture is reshaping Malaysian politics

Muar MP Syed Saddiq has drawn attention beyond politics due to his widely publicised relationship with Bella Astillah. Pictured on the right is former health minister Khairy Jamaluddin, who co-host of the popular podcast Keluar Sekejap.

Johor state election to be held on July 11, Negeri Sembilan polls on Aug 1

Johor and Negri Sembilan’s state legislative assemblies were dissolved on June 1 and June 5 respectively.

Malaysia’s ‘free-for-all’ election season opens with state polls

Malaysia's next election season will open up a multifront challenge for Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to maintain his premiership.

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PAS and Bersatu are now divorced, but who gets custody of Malaysia’s opposition pact PN?

Perikatan Nasional allies, Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia president Muhyiddin Yassin (left) and PAS president Hadi Awang, in happier times.

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