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Palace confirms Muhriz will skip Malaysia’s rulers council amid tussle over Negeri Sembilan throne

Negeri Sembilan ruler Muhriz Munawir will stay in the state and strengthen his position against a rebellion by presiding over the installation of a new feudal chieftain.

Negeri Sembilan’s Muhriz invited to Malaysia’s rulers council, in latest twist to throne tussle

Negeri Sembilan ruler Muhriz Munawir has been affirmed by Malaysia’s rulers council ahead of an Oct 13 to 15, 2026 meeting after a six-month battle against a rival claim to his throne.

Troubled UMNO-linked firm Zetrix owes Malaysian government over $63 million in collections: Source

An undated photo of Wong Thean Soon, group managing director of Zetrix AI.

The difficult battle for Malaysia’s democratic soul

There are two contending visions of democracy in Malaysia – one that demands equal rights for all citizens, and one that infuses democracy with the preservation of the traditional Malay-Muslim status quo.

All eyes on Melaka, Malaysia’s electoral sandbox

The gathering in September comes amid an upsurge in its fortunes that could lead to another realignment in Malaysian politics, says the writer.

Fund to help ex-Malaysian PM Najib pay fine raises over $198k in 3 hours

Najib Razak’s remaining jail term has been commuted to house arrest on the condition that he pays a RM50 million (S$15.5 million) fine.

A week after deferment, Najib’s release back on agenda as Pardons Board meets on Sept 18: Sources

The Federal Territories Pardons Board will reconvene on Sept 18 to hear former Malaysian premier Najib Razak’s pardon application, according to sources.

Inside the governance breakdown that rocked Malaysia’s Muslim pilgrimage fund Tabung Haji

Malaysian former minister Jamil Khir Baharom (middle) claimed trial to a case involving pilgrim fund Tabung Haji.

Four years of uneasy alliance still cannot erase decades of UMNO’s distrust against PH allies

UMNO delegates walk past a mural commemorating former party president and Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

‘Dissolve Parliament now’: UMNO chief Zahid dares PM Anwar to kick party out in fiery assembly finale

UMNO president Zahid Hamidi’s (front row, centre) fiery remarks came at the end of one of the party’s most combative general assemblies in recent years.

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