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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.

Barisan Nasional being courted like a ‘maiden’ ahead of state polls, says Melaka BN chairman

Ab Rauf Yusoh said BN would carefully consider all possible alliances before deciding on its political direction for the state polls.

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.

Anwar’s PH loses Negeri Sembilan, as BN claims win together with ally PN

PN secretary general Takiyuddin Hassan (middle) flanked by BN president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (left) and BN Negeri Sembilan chairman Mohamad Hasan (right) cheering the results in their favour in the Aug 1 state election at UMNO Negeri Sembilan headquarters in Seremban.

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.

Negeri Sembilan goes to the polls: The coalitions, the conflicts, and what to watch

Pakatan Harapan will again face Perikatan Nasional, which will ally itself with Barisan Nasional, in the Negeri Sembilan state election.

In Malaysia, the good vibes are with a resurgent Barisan Nasional

Barisan Nasional Ahmad Zahid Hamidi embraces Johor Chief Minister Onn Hafiz Ghazi after the bloc’s crushing victory in the July 11 Johor state election..

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