Parti Islam SeMalaysia

Battle for Tambun: Anwar faces high-stakes fight to hold his seat

Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim with residents of Tambun, Perak, at a Chinese New Year celebration in February.

PAS faces two big tests on its path to power

UMNO secretary-general Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki (in red) makes an appearance at PAS’ annual muktamar in Kelantan, on Sept 4, in a show of solidarity as both parties gear up for the next general election.

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Malaysia’s PAS wants unity, but on whose terms?

Malaysia’s opposition Parti Islam SeMalaysia (PAS) leaders gather on stage with UMNO secretary-general Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki (in red), at PAS’ annual party congress, or muktamar, in Pengkalan Chepa, near Kota Bharu, Kelantan, on Sept 4, 2026, as the rival Malay-based parties seek to strengthen their cooperation. Note: PAS president Hadi Awang is standing front, centre, in long black vest.

Malaysia GE16: UMNO, PAS push for early polls but Anwar likely to wait till late 2027

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim greeting performers during the 69th Independence Day celebration in Putrajaya on Aug 31.

From ‘family gatherings’ to electoral might: Why PAS’ grip is growing in Perak

Perak’s PAS MP Misbahul Munir (in turquoise) leads an usrah or ‘family gathering’ on Jul 21.

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PAS and UMNO are set to propose a Malay unity pact, but can they settle their seat disputes?

UMNO (red and white flag) leads the Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition and PAS (green and white flag) the Perikatan Nasional (PN) coalition.

Bersama not a ‘Trojan horse’ for BN or PAS, says party chief

Bersama chief Rafizi Ramli said voters should instead be convinced that the country needed leaders who were competent and had integrity, regardless of race.

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.

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