Pakatan Harapan

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Two-thirds for what? Anwar’s supermajority means little for reforms

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (left) made fighting corruption a key plank of his regime but allegations of abuse against the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission especially against its chief Azam Baki (right) are putting off his reform minded supporters.

Amendment to cap Malaysia PM’s term at 10 years fails by 2 votes in Parliament

This handout photo taken and released by Malaysia's Department of Information on February 26, 2024 shows Malaysia's King Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar (top L) and Queen Raja Zarith Sofiah (top R) attending the opening of the third session of the 15th Parliament at the Parliament House in Kuala Lumpur. (Photo by Handout / MALAYSIA'S DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION / AFP) / -----EDITORS NOTE --- RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / Malaysia's Department of Information " - NO MARKETING - NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS -

Shades of 1MDB? How Malaysia’s anti-graft champions lost their voice

Protesters holding a cut-out of Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission chief Azam Baki during a demonstration in Kuala Lumpur on Feb 15.

News analysis

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”.

News analysis

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

News analysis

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

News analysis

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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