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Malaysian politics

News analysis

Why Malaysia’s latest judicial commissioner picks are reviving worries about court independence

KUALA LUMPUR, 1 Jun -- Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim menyampaikan ucapan pada Majlis Perasmian Penutupan Pesta Buku Antarabangsa Kuala Lumpur 2025 (PBAKL 2025) di Pusat Dagangan Dunia Kuala Lumpur (WTCKL) hari ini.

-- fotoBERNAMA (2025) HAK CIPTA TERPELIHARA
KUALA LUMPUR, 1 Jun -- Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim menyampaikan ucapan pada Majlis Perasmian Penutupan Pesta Buku Antarabangsa Kuala Lumpur 2025 (PBAKL 2025) di Pusat Dagangan Dunia Kuala Lumpur (WTCKL) hari ini.

-- fotoBERNAMA (2025) HAK CIPTA TERPELIHARA

Student protest over campus freedom law adds to Anwar’s pre-election reform challenges

University students marching to Parliament in Kuala Lumpur on Feb 9, demanding the abolition of the contentious Universities and University Colleges Act.
University students marching to Parliament in Kuala Lumpur on Feb 9, demanding the abolition of the contentious Universities and University Colleges Act.

Malaysian court allows Rosmah Mansor temporary release of passport for trip to Singapore

A court has granted Rosmah Mansor, wife of former prime minister Najib Razak, use of her passport from Feb 1 to April 30.
A court has granted Rosmah Mansor, wife of former prime minister Najib Razak, use of her passport from Feb 1 to April 30.

Who will lead Malaysia’s opposition bloc? Impasse continues as PAS and Bersatu can’t seem to agree

Perikatan Nasional (PN) chairman Muhyiddin Yassin (left) speaking as PAS president Hadi Awang (right) looks on following Malaysia's general election in November 2022. PN is now at a leadership impasse.
Perikatan Nasional (PN) chairman Muhyiddin Yassin (left) speaking as PAS president Hadi Awang (right) looks on following Malaysia's general election in November 2022. PN is now at a leadership impasse.

News analysis

On political tightrope, Anwar shelves reforms as Malaysia enters pre-election mode

Some Malaysians are claiming that the Urban Renewal Act will lead to Chinese-led businesses and the Democratic Action Party grabbing prime land.
Some Malaysians are claiming that the Urban Renewal Act will lead to Chinese-led businesses and the Democratic Action Party grabbing prime land.

UMNO president Zahid’s ‘grand coalition’ call runs into old Malay political fault lines

At the closing of UMNO’s party congress on Jan 17, its president Zahid Hamidi (centre) proposed a “grand coalition” of Malay political parties in Malaysia.
At the closing of UMNO’s party congress on Jan 17, its president Zahid Hamidi (centre) proposed a “grand coalition” of Malay political parties in Malaysia.

News analysis

Malaysia’s Perikatan Nasional rudderless as search for opposition’s new chief deadlocked

PAS deputy president Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man (left) and vice-president Samsuri Mokhtar, have had their names bandied about as possible candidates to take over as PN chief.
PAS deputy president Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man (left) and vice-president Samsuri Mokhtar, have had their names bandied about as possible candidates to take over as PN chief.

Malaysia makes Malay and history compulsory for Chinese independent school route to public unis

Observers said the government is responding to years of pressure from Chinese-based parties pushing for UEC recognition.
Observers said the government is responding to years of pressure from Chinese-based parties pushing for UEC recognition.

Sunway’s $3.5 billion IJM bid questioned over bumiputera rights

The deal could help Sunway emerge as the largest property and construction conglomerate in Malaysia.
The deal could help Sunway emerge as the largest property and construction conglomerate in Malaysia.

Commentary

Faced with ‘absurdity of politics’, UMNO plans to fight and befriend rivals at once

UMNO’s involvement in the unity government has introduced a new dynamic to its relationship with the Democratic Action Party.
UMNO’s involvement in the unity government has introduced a new dynamic to its relationship with the Democratic Action Party.

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