Pakatan Harapan

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Will DAP stay or quit Malaysia’s Cabinet? No matter what, damage already done for Anwar’s biggest ally

Democratic Action Party secretary-general Anthony Loke (left) said the party could leave Pakatan Harapan chairman Anwar Ibrahim's (middle) Cabinet.

Malaysia’s top coalition party DAP weighs Cabinet roles, report says

The Democratic Action Party is widely seen as reflecting the views of the Malaysian Chinese community, which is the largest miniorty group in the country.

After Sabah drubbing, debate reignites over little-known exam that could break up PM Anwar’s coalition

Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim insisted that “the Malay language must be elevated as the language of knowledge that is mastered by all Malaysians”.

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Should I stay or should I go? Malaysian parties mull over future after 3 years with Anwar at the helm

FILE PHOTO: Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim speaks as he attends a business and investment conference, during Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's official visit, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, October 6, 2025. REUTERS/Hasnoor Hussain/Pool/File Photo

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Alarm bells for Malaysia’s DAP as Chinese vote exodus dents hopes of second term for PM Anwar

GEORGE TOWN, 11 Jan -- Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (tengah) hadir bagi menyempurnakan perasmian pecah tanah projek pembinaan Transit Aliran Ringan (LRT) Laluan Mutiara Pulau Pinang di Tapak Projek Bandar Sri Pinang hari ini.

Turut hadir Menteri Pengangkutan Anthony Loke (kanan) dan Ketua Menteri Pulau Pinang Chow Kon Yeow (kiri).

-- fotoBERNAMA (2025) HAK CIPTA TERPELIHARA

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Never a dull moment: Malaysia’s PM Anwar juggles wins, douses domestic fires

Protesters hold a banner during a demonstration calling for the resignation of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on July 26.

Online critics face growing scrutiny as Malaysia rolls out controversial data collection project

Malaysian Chinese Association Pahang Youth chief Wong Siew Mun (centre) was questioned by the police on June 18 over a video she posted on TikTok.

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PM Anwar seeks to tighten grip on Malaysia’s ruling PKR despite cries of nepotism

According to party rules, Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim cannot remain as president beyond this uncontested third term.

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Protest votes: Easy by-election win in Perak masks unhappiness with Malaysia’s PM Anwar

The vote surge by the tiny PSM was by far the fringe party’s best outing since ending its electoral pact with Datuk Seri Anwar’s coalition.

Bowing to public pressure, Malaysia PM Anwar now says anti-graft rally can go ahead in KL

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Jan 24 that he is not opposed to civil society and opposition parties holding a street rally in Kuala Lumpur on Jan 25, after the police and Home Minister had previously insisted that such gatherings needed special permits. REUTERS/Yves Herman

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