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Out with Bersatu, in with Wawasan, as Malaysia opposition coalition PN plans path to power

PAS president Hadi Awang (second from left) and Wawasan Negara president Hamzah Zainudin (second from right) at a Perikatan Nasional - Barisan Nasional campaign rally in Negeri Sembilan, July 30, 2026.

Ismail Lasim sworn in as new Negeri Sembilan chief minister, declares Aug 3 a state holiday

Juasseh assemblyman Ismail Lasim was sworn in as the new chief minister of Negeri Sembilan at Istana Besar Seri Menanti on Aug 2.

UMNO-PAS marriage again? Anwar is staring down the barrel of a rekindled Malay unity pact

Malaysia’s economy has outperformed expectations, but politically, Anwar’s wager looks increasingly fragile as support among Malay-Muslim voters remains stubbornly elusive for his Pakatan Harapan coalition.

Is DAP turning into a new MCA?

Surrounded by supporters, DAP secretary-general and Transport Minister Anthony Loke (centre) marching towards the nomination centre in Negeri Sembilan on July 18.

News analysis

After two strikes, Anwar needs a home run in Negeri Sembilan

the result will have a knock-on effect on how the three largest ruling parties decide to navigate a maximum last 18 months before national polls.

News analysis

BN may win Johor easily, but a bigger political shake-up could be brewing

Flags of Barisan Nasional, Pakatan Harapan and Parti Bersama Malaysia seen in Stulang during Johor campaigning.

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.

News analysis

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.

Malaysia’s PAS party cuts ties with Bersatu, says president Abdul Hadi Awang

PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang (second from left) says the party will end its ties with Bersatu, while remaining open to electoral cooperation with it.

Who are the five in the race to succeed Malaysia PM Anwar for the country’s top job?

New contenders to become Malaysia's 11th leader are (from left) Datuk Seri Samsuri Mokhtar, Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, Datuk Seri Zahid Hamidi, Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin and Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli.

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