After state election setbacks, Malaysia’s DAP weighs future in PM Anwar’s Cabinet
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To quit Cabinet or not? Malaysia’s DAP ‘at crossroads’ ahead of crucial party congressAfter state election setbacks, Malaysia’s DAP weighs future in PM Anwar’s Cabinet - Bloomberg Politicsseen 9 Sept, 14:26headline rewritten
Najib Said to Seek 1MDB Pardon as Anwar’s Coalition Pushes BackNajib Said to Seek 1MDB Pardon as Anwar’s Coalition Resists - South China Morning Postseen 11 Sept, 13:21description edited
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Malaysia’s Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi on Friday called for the general election to be held immediately, in the once-dominant Malay party’s clearest indication yet that it was looking beyond the country’s current governing alliance ahead of the next election. The call comes as Umno deepens ties with opposition Islamist party the Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS), buoyed by recent state victories and growing talk of a new alignment to consolidate the Malay vote. “The time has come for...Malaysia’s once-dominant Umno party has given its clearest indication yet that it will break with the country’s current ruling alliance, after its president called on Friday for a general election to be held immediately. The call comes as the United Malays National Organisation deepens ties with opposition Islamist party the Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS), buoyed by recent state victories and growing talk of a new alignment to consolidate the Malay vote. “The time has come for the...
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Malaysia’s Melaka will hold a state election on November 14 as the Umno-led Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition nears a pact with Islamist rivals, leaving Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s alliance facing another difficult contest after a string of recent defeats. The filing of nominations will begin on October 31 and early voting on November 10, Election Commission chairman Ramlan Harun said on Wednesday. A total of 687,897 registered voters are eligible to elect the state’s 28 assembly members,...Malaysia’s Melaka will hold a state election on November 14 as the Umno-led Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition nears a pact with Islamist rivals, leaving Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s alliance facing another difficult contest after a string of recent defeats. The filing of nominations would begin on October 31 and early voting on November 10, Election Commission chairman Ramlan Harun said on Wednesday. A total of 687,897 registered voters are eligible to elect the state’s 28 assembly members,...
- South China Morning Postseen 9 Oct, 14:15headline rewritten
Malaysia budget: Anwar to spend US$19b on subsidies, middle class gets income tax cutMalaysia budget: healthcare boost, Malay businesses to get more public projects - Bloomberg Politicsseen 9 Oct, 14:15description edited
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Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim hiked the minimum wage, outlined tax relief for the middle class and pledged to ease cost-of-living pressures in his 2027 budget, potentially the last before he calls a general election.Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim hiked the minimum wage, expanded tax relief for the middle class and pledged to ease cost-of-living pressures in his 2027 budget, potentially the last before he calls a general election.
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Malaysia’s unity government is facing an increasingly uncomfortable test ahead of the election in Melaka state, with parties governing together in Kuala Lumpur reverting to old rivalries as they compete for votes in a contest that could foreshadow shifting alliances before national polls due over a year from now. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s ruling Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition is under pressure to put on a strong showing in an uphill battle against federal partners Umno, which is widely...Malaysia’s unity government is facing an increasingly uncomfortable test ahead of the Melaka state election, with parties governing together at the federal level reverting to old rivalries as they compete for votes in a contest that could foreshadow shifting alliances before a national poll due by February 2028. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s ruling Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition is under pressure to put on a strong showing against federal partners Umno, which is widely expected to retain...
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Thu, 6 August 2026
1 report- Channel News Asia05:50first to reportedited after publishing
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To quit Cabinet or not? Malaysia’s DAP ‘at crossroads’ ahead of crucial party congressDemocratic Action Party delegates will decide on Aug 16 whether its ministers should resign from Malaysia’s unity government. The outcome could result in a snap general election, party members and observers say.
Thu, 13 August 2026
1 report- Bloomberg Politics09:55
One of the biggest chapters of the Democratic Action Party has pledged support for Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s government until the end of its term ahead of a crucial vote on Sunday.
Fri, 14 August 2026
1 report- Channel News Asia03:25
Malaysia's Parti Keadilan Rakyat and Democratic Action Party face difficult questions following recent electoral setbacks. The outcomes of their congresses could have significant ramifications for PM Anwar’s grip on power, say party members and observers.
Sat, 15 August 2026
2 reports- Channel News Asia06:20
On the back of three consecutive dismal state election results, Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim maintains that he will continue to do the “right thing” even at the expense of political cost.
- South China Morning Post07:47
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said he would speed up the pace of reforms and strengthen an anti-corruption drive as he sought to rebuild public support after a string of electoral defeats and party departures. Anwar acknowledged shortcomings by his administration that had led to frustration among Malaysians. While the economy grew 6 per cent last quarter and unemployment was low, Anwar said he “won’t deny” that Malaysians faced higher living costs. “The economic numbers are not...
Sun, 16 August 2026
6 reports- freemalaysiatoday.com03:42
The Negeri Sembilan PKR chief says he agrees with the calls by six Negeri Sembilan PKR divisions for him to step down from the post.
- freemalaysiatoday.com04:28
Sangeet Kaur Deo says DAP should stay in the federal government ‘for now’ because the party needs time to rebuild trust and confidence.
- Channel News Asia09:14
Nearly nine in 10 voted at the Democratic Action Party’s congress for its ministers to remain in the Cabinet, averting a pullout that could have posed a threat to PM Anwar Ibrahim's administration and even forced snap polls.
- Channel News Asia11:01
Parti Keadilan Rakyat president Anwar Ibrahim hit back at accusations of unfairness in allocating funding to opposition-held areas. He also said cooperation with Barisan Nasional at the federal level must be guided by the interests of Malaysians and the country.
- South China Morning Post12:33
A crucial ally of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s ruling alliance voted on Sunday to stay in government, giving him breathing room after months of uncertainty over whether the biggest party in the coalition would remain in cabinet. But the Democratic Action Party’s (DAP) decision also raises the stakes for its own political survival. Analysts warn that the party risks further erosion of its credibility unless it can unless it makes sure to push through concrete reforms before the...
- Al Jazeera English21:23
Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim joins Sreenivasan Jain on justice, trade, and a middle power holding superpowers to account.
Mon, 17 August 2026
4 reports- South China Morning Post09:12
Malaysia may finally scrap the university law that generations of students have blamed for stifling campus dissent, but activists and academics say the harder fight will be over what comes next. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has promised to abolish the Universities and University Colleges Act 1971, better known by its Malay acronym AUKU, a law that has long sat at the centre of arguments over how much freedom Malaysian students should have to protest, organise and challenge university...
- thestar.com.my11:19
KOTA KINABALU: The people should give the federal unity government the opportunity to complete its full term before the next general election is held, says Datuk Chin Su Phin said.
- thestar.com.my11:47
PETALING JAYA: Institutional and economic reforms that are already in the works need to be implemented as soon as possible, says Gobind Singh Deo.
- thestar.com.my17:48
PUTRAJAYA: Pakatan Harapan leaders will hold a meeting soon to discuss several matters identified following the PKR national congress and DAP party conference, including efforts to accelerate reforms and address violations of the law and major scandals.
Wed, 19 August 2026
2 reports- Bloomberg Politics04:34
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim pledged to bolster the country’s defenses, citing concerns over a US-backed Philippine military outpost just miles from Malaysia’s eastern state of Sabah.
- freemalaysiatoday.com23:37
Ilham Centre's Hisommudin Bakar says BN's challenge is wooing young Malays – a segment from which PN has enjoyed strong support.
Sat, 22 August 2026
1 report- South China Morning Post00:00
The roar from thousands of People’s Justice Party (PKR) delegates gathered at a grand convention centre in Melaka last weekend exuded all the confidence expected of a party leading Malaysia’s government. The past three years have been the culmination of more than two decades of struggle for PKR, with it finally achieving its long-held goal of installing leader Anwar Ibrahim as prime minister and wielding the power to push through reforms. Yet beneath the confident facade lurks a ruling party...
Sun, 23 August 2026
2 reports- scmp.com00:00
Barely three months old, Rafizi Ramli’s breakaway party is already siphoning crucial votes away from Anwar Ibrahim’s coalition.
- South China Morning Post00:00
Malaysian politics runs on grudges and few illustrate that better than the one nursed by Rafizi Ramli. A year after losing the deputy presidency of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s People’s Justice Party (PKR), he has built a vehicle for the disaffected, aimed squarely at the coalition of which he was once part. Parti Bersama Malaysia – or Bersama, meaning “together” – is barely three months old under its new leadership, yet it has already rattled Malaysia’s governing alliance. Taken over in...
Mon, 24 August 2026
2 reports- freemalaysiatoday.com07:28
Dr Akmal Saleh says he has given his commitment to attend after receiving an invitation from his PAS counterpart.
- freemalaysiatoday.com08:09
The former PKR vice-president says she has no plans to respond to Anwar Ibrahim’s call for party veterans to return.
Tue, 25 August 2026
1 report- South China Morning Post10:30
Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has urged the country’s filmmakers to think more freely, even as recent censorship battles show how tightly the state still controls what can reach the screen. Anwar said an industry forced to repeatedly seek official approval for individual scenes could not become more creative or competitive, calling for fewer restrictions on filmmakers at a time when Malaysian productions were outperforming Hollywood titles at home. But his remarks came less than six...
Wed, 26 August 2026
1 report- freemalaysiatoday.com14:50
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says universities should not restrict critical thinking and fresh ideas.
Thu, 27 August 2026
2 reports- Bloomberg Politics02:15
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is looking to push back national elections until the second half of next year, people familiar with the matter said, as state poll defeats and soured partnerships reveal his political vulnerability.
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- South China Morning Post27 Aug, 04:12their copy
- thestar.com.my19:35
PETALING JAYA: Datuk Seri M. Saravanan has confirmed that he is the former minister who will be charged with corruption tomorrow.
Fri, 28 August 2026
6 reports- freemalaysiatoday.com00:00
Analysts say PH supporters would find it hard to back Bersatu due to its role in bringing down the federal and state governments in 2020.
- freemalaysiatoday.com00:30
The refusal of the Umno and PAS leaderships to confront this truth seems to be a political strategy to preserve support, even at the expense of Muslims' economic interests.
- theborneopost.com12:27
BUKIT MERTAJAM (Aug 28): The government has agreed to allocate funds for an allowance for Form Six students under Budget 2027, which will be tabled in October, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Anwar, who is also Finance Minister, said the decision was made after taking into account that students at this level currentlyRead More
- theborneopost.com12:34
BUKIT MERTAJAM (Aug 28): Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has stressed that there must be no tolerance for bullying in schools, saying such behaviour has no place in efforts to nurture a knowledgeable, civilised and morally upright generation. He said students, teachers and all parties must work together to reject bullying and the cultureRead More
- Channel News Asia15:53
Mr Ahmad Firdaus Daud, who currently serves as second adviser in Punggol, is not new to grassroots work, says Speaker of Parliament Seah Kian Peng.
- theborneopost.com23:01
LAWAS (Aug 29): Muslims need to become resilient and capable of exercising wise judgement in facing an increasingly complex world. According to Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan, Muslims today are confronted with mounting challenges including international conflicts, economic instability, cybersecurity threats, climate change, disinformation and rapid technological advancements. “We need to practiseRead More
Sun, 30 August 2026
1 report- Channel News Asia08:02
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has been under pressure to tackle higher living costs, even as the country's economy has outperformed most of its regional peers.
Wed, 2 September 2026
1 report- malaysiakini.com15:05
'PM previously said 'within a few days', it's now been almost six months.'
Thu, 3 September 2026
8 reports- freemalaysiatoday.com02:56
BN chairman says it would be 'better' for GE16 to be held early, but remains non-committal on alliances for the next nationwide polls.
- freemalaysiatoday.com03:32
Ahmad Yahaya says the party’s main challenge is combating the racial and political narratives that non-Muslims are exposed to.
- freemalaysiatoday.com03:54
PAS Youth chief says ties between the country's two largest Malay-Muslim parties must be based on the interests of Muslims, not political manoeuvring.
- malaysiakini.com08:00
Public dispute began on Monday with the rural and regional development minister venting his frustration.
- malaysiakini.com09:55
State polls offer important insights into how Malaysian voting is changing and staying the same.
- thestar.com.my11:58
The PAS Youth Council is set to organise the Himpunan Mega Penyatuan Ummah (Mega Ummah Unification Rally) as the climax of its ongoing initiative to unite the Malay-Muslim electorate.
- malaysiakini.com12:10
Coalition can use remaining time to strengthen its relevance, Umno chief says.
- freemalaysiatoday.com15:13
PAS Youth delegate from Kedah, Ilyas Ahmad, says the Islamic party is deserving of a leading role in the federal government due to its clean record.
Fri, 4 September 2026
2 reports- Bloomberg Politics04:32
Malaysia’s biggest Islamist party signaled it’s open to joining forces with the country’s largest Malay party as the next general election comes into view, a potential alliance that could further threaten Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s grip on power.
- Bloomberg Politics09:26
Relations between Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and his ruling alliance partner Zahid Hamidi have deteriorated in recent weeks, according to people familiar with the matter, with the two men barely seen talking to each other.
Sat, 5 September 2026
5 reports- Channel News Asia04:32
Malaysia’s Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said on Thursday that it would be “better” for the 16th general election to be held early.
- South China Morning Post07:04
Malaysia’s biggest Islamist opposition party has used its annual convention to reopen the door to former rival Umno, while signalling that any reunion will come with a new pecking order as the party sets its sights on leading the federal government. The recalibration comes after a partnership involving Umno and the Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS) jointly toppled Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s coalition in Negeri Sembilan last month, weeks after Umno crushed Pakatan Harapan (PH) in Johor....
- Anadolu Agency (AA)11:07
Parliament is expected to reach its full term on Dec. 18, 2027
- malaysiakini.com17:44
Razlan's statement doesn't explain how additional funds were obtained - Chong.
- malaysiakini.com18:20
Mardhiyyah is ignorant of DAP's consistent stand on the matter, he says.
Sun, 6 September 2026
2 reports- South China Morning Post05:40
The US rejected a claim by Malaysia’s opposition Islamist party that Washington once sought to influence the country’s choice of political leadership, calling the allegation false. “The United States has never sought to decide Malaysia’s political leadership,” US embassy in Malaysia Charge d’Affaires David H. Gamble Jnr said in a statement on social media on Sunday. “Any account to the contrary is false.” Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS) president Abdul Hadi Awang said at the Islamist...
- Channel News Asia12:50
PAS chief Abdul Hadi Awang claimed on Saturday that the US had offered to help the party topple Malaysia's government in 2014.
Mon, 7 September 2026
1 report- South China Morning Post10:41
Malaysian police have contacted Islamist opposition leader Abdul Hadi Awang over his explosive claim that the United States once offered to help his party topple the government – an allegation Washington has flatly dismissed as false. The controversy erupted after Hadi told thousands of delegates at the Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS) congress in Kelantan on Saturday that American representatives had approached party leaders when Barack Obama visited Malaysia in 2014. Hadi’s political...
Wed, 9 September 2026
1 report- Bloomberg Politics03:55edited after publishing
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Najib Said to Seek 1MDB Pardon as Anwar’s Coalition Pushes BackMalaysia’s jailed former premier Najib Razak is seeking another royal intervention in his corruption conviction linked to the multibillion dollar 1MDB scandal, according to people familiar with the matter, a move that’s drawn opposition from Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s coalition.
Thu, 10 September 2026
6 reports- freemalaysiatoday.com03:37
Umno Youth chief says PH made the party choose between power and principles.
- freemalaysiatoday.com04:11
Noraini Ahmad tells Umno assembly the party can work with any coalition partner but must not let its influence or grassroots voice erode.
- Bloomberg Politics05:13
Malaysia’s former ruling party United Malays National Organisation is hopeful of a positive outcome from former Prime Minister Najib Razak’s latest bid for a royal pardon, party president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said.
- South China Morning Post09:46
Malaysia’s Umno has been drawn deeper into a royal row in Negeri Sembilan, after the president of the dominant Malay nationalist party denied attending a meeting reportedly linked to a bid to remove the state’s ruler. The controversy has put the new Umno-led state government under pressure barely six weeks after taking office, reviving the same royal crisis that helped bring down its predecessor and force a snap election in August. The episode is particularly sensitive for Umno, which has...
- freemalaysiatoday.com11:08
Perak Umno Youth delegate Ibnu Rasyeed Mat Isa says any seat-sharing deal must be fair and balanced, and not necessarily a 50-50 split.
- freemalaysiatoday.com11:23
Kedah Umno Youth delegate Aswad Amin says Umno does not need to wait for others to determine its future in the northern state currently governed by PAS.
Fri, 11 September 2026
7 reports- South China Morning Post07:06edited after publishing
Malaysia’s once-dominant Umno party has given its clearest indication yet that it will break with the country’s current ruling alliance, after its president called on Friday for a general election to be held immediately. The call comes as the United Malays National Organisation deepens ties with opposition Islamist party the Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS), buoyed by recent state victories and growing talk of a new alignment to consolidate the Malay vote. “The time has come for the...
- Channel News Asia09:04
Speaking to thousands of party faithful at UMNO’s 2026 general assembly on Friday (Sep 11), party president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi also hinted at new political understandings with other parties.
- thestar.com.my14:05
KUALA LUMPUR: Umno leaders at all levels must ensure the party's political fortunes continue on an upward trajectory, says Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein.
- thestar.com.my14:13
KOTA KINABALU: The Federal Government has agreed in principle to increase Sabah and Sarawak's representation in Parliament to better reflect the spirit behind the formation of Malaysia, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
- thestar.com.my14:21
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia belongs to all Malaysians and Umno's upholding of Malay interests does not infringe the rights of other citizens, says Umno secretary-general Datuk Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki.
- thestar.com.my14:38
KUALA LUMPUR: Umno has called for an end to the practice of using law enforcement agencies and national institutions as political tools.
- thestar.com.my14:51
KOTA KINABALU: The federal government is considering a new revenue-sharing formula for Sarawak modelled on the spirit of Sabah's constitutional entitlement, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced on Friday (Sept 10).
Sat, 12 September 2026
2 reports- Channel News Asia06:25
A lawmaker has called the proposal “divisive”, while a major interfaith group raised constitutional concerns and framed it as part of a wider push by Parti Islam Se-Malaysia (PAS) for a theocratic Islamic state.
- South China Morning Post13:28
The political impasse in Malaysia’s government has regressed to a game of chicken, experts say, with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and the former ruling Umno party trading barbs and dares as pressure grows for snap polls with more than a year left to term. Relations between Anwar’s Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition and erstwhile rivals Umno have hit its lowest point since the two sides cut a deal to form a unity government in 2022, after a series of recent state polls that saw PH all but...
Sun, 13 September 2026
1 report- Times of India17:51
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim addressed religious scholars in Kozhikode, India. He emphasized the need to embrace modern technology and new scientific understanding. Ibrahim stressed protecting faith and moral values while acquiring knowledge and expertise. He received an excellence award from the Sheikh Abubacker Foundation. The Prime Minister also conveyed greetings from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Mon, 14 September 2026
3 reports- malaysiakini.com07:00
What we have is a pantomime of policymaking by non-Muslim ministers.
- thestar.com.my20:41
KUALA LUMPUR: The remand for five individuals acting as middlemen for a syndicate allegedly involved in falsifying vehicle ownership documents and bribing enforcement officers in Perak has been extended.
- thestar.com.my21:37
KERALAM, INDIA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has chosen a moderate approach in handling differing views regarding the issue of cooperation with Umno within the unity government.
Tue, 15 September 2026
4 reports- freemalaysiatoday.com03:00
Peter Minos also asks who would take over as Sarawak premier, saying Abang Johari Openg has set 'an extremely high' standard.
- freemalaysiatoday.com03:30
For all its spiritual optics, the upcoming Umno-PAS rally remains an exercise in pure realpolitik.
- Channel News Asia07:51
Amid public sparring between Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and his deputy Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, analysts and politicians say the brinkmanship is largely about keeping UMNO’s options open ahead of the next general election.
- malaysiakini.com18:09
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Wed, 16 September 2026
4 reports- South China Morning Post05:52
A Malaysian city councillor has resigned over remarks he made about the Democratic Action Party (DAP) at the recent Umno general assembly. Permatang Pauh Umno division chief Mohd Zaidi Mohd Said’s resignation as a Seberang Perai city councillor took effect on Monday, according to a letter made public by state local government committee chairman Jason H’ng Mooi Lye on Wednesday. In the letter, Zaidi apologised for his remarks during the assembly in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday, where he...
- Channel News Asia13:21
"I invited him because I want to tell him that we can be friends and trade. We can accept Myanmar, but they must accept (its refugees) back," Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said.
- Channel News Asia22:00
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim can buy time if he can resist his deputy’s push for an immediate general election. But he still needs a solution, says Asian studies professor James Chin.
- Channel News Asia22:00
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim can buy time if he can resist his deputy’s push for an immediate general election. But he still needs a solution, says Asian studies professor James Chin.
Sat, 19 September 2026
2 reports- freemalaysiatoday.com06:04
Gagasan Rakyat vice-president Masiung Banah accuses Ahmad Fadhli Shaari of trying to sow enmity between the Bornean states and Putrajaya.
- freemalaysiatoday.com06:55
Melaka PH chairman says negotiations are being held based on decisions made by the coalition's presidential council.
Sun, 20 September 2026
1 report- freemalaysiatoday.com01:30
Political analysts contend that all five of the party’s ministers should have resigned to give it a better chance of retaining grassroots and Chinese support.
Mon, 21 September 2026
2 reports- therakyatpost.com03:54
Outspoken Malaysian Chinese Muslim convert and preacher, Ridhuan Tee Abdullah, called DAP's partial resignation "very obviously hypocritical," declared it haram to vote for them, and ended with one word: "harbi" — not infidel, but an enemy of Islam at war with the faith.
- South China Morning Post09:00
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has suffered a double whammy as his Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition scrambles to placate public outrage over disgraced ex-leader Najib Razak being granted house arrest and the shock resignation of his transport minister in protest against the royal clemency. But observers do not expect the administration, already reeling from PH defeats in two recent state elections as federal allies turned against the coalition, to implode just yet. Anwar and PH’s...
Tue, 22 September 2026
1 report- Channel News Asia08:48
Barisan Nasional controls the Melaka state government and will be looking to build on its recent victories in Negeri Sembilan and Johor. Who it partners or whether it goes solo will be closely watched, say analysts.
Wed, 23 September 2026
5 reports- South China Morning Post02:30
Melaka on Wednesday officially called for a state election – the latest test for Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s government, which is already facing an internal feud and growing public frustration over failed reforms. The state assembly was dissolved effective from Wednesday following an official notification sent to the country’s Election Commission the previous day by Ibrahim Durum, the Melaka state assembly’s speaker. “A state election will be held within 60 days of the...
- freemalaysiatoday.com11:21
The prime minister's political secretary, Azman Abidin, says this will allow the coalition to prepare early instead of waiting until the last minute to finalise its candidates.
- thestar.com.my12:31
MELAKA: Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional leaders are expected to hold high-level talks in Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday (Sept 23) over a possible electoral pact for the Melaka polls.
- thestar.com.my19:19
HANGZHOU: DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke says he remains firm in his decision to resign as Transport Minister.
- Bloomberg Politics23:00
Hamzah Zainudin, the long-time political operator who helped two Malaysian prime ministers to power, could again have a hand in shaping who governs as he pushes the nation’s two biggest parties toward an alliance.
Thu, 24 September 2026
2 reports- asiaone.com02:40
HANGZHOU — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged Transport Minister Anthony Loke to rethink his plan to step down from the Cabinet following the Pardons Board's decision to grant former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak a conditional pardon.In a New Straits Times report, Anwar said DAP should not give in to political pressure from groups seeking instability...
- asiaone.com02:40
HANGZHOU — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged Transport Minister Anthony Loke to rethink his plan to step down from the Cabinet following the Pardons Board's decision to grant former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak a conditional pardon.In a New Straits Times report, Anwar said DAP should not give in to political pressure from groups seeking instability...
Sun, 27 September 2026
1 report- Bloomberg Politics09:54
Malaysia’s Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said his Barisan Nasional party will leave the ruling coalition once parliament is dissolved at the next election, the New Straits Times reported.
Thu, 1 October 2026
1 report- freemalaysiatoday.com01:32
Ashraf Mukhlis Minghat says Khalid Samad's statement that PH will not work with BN was the central Amanah leader's personal view.
Fri, 2 October 2026
2 reports- Bloomberg Politics06:00
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim lost another lawmaker from his People’s Justice Party after its treasurer Lee Chean Chung resigned from his seat just a week before the tabling of next year’s national budget.
- Bloomberg Politics08:32
A months-long crisis over the monarchy in a small Malaysian state has become a potential stumbling block for the United Malays National Organization, which had been gaining ground on Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
Mon, 5 October 2026
1 report- South China Morning Post00:00
Malaysia’s Anwar Ibrahim is expected to roll out a populist budget on Friday aimed at placating voter concerns over the cost of living and access to essential services, experts say, as the prime minister seeks to shore up support ahead of a general election that could be called as soon as next year. Anwar’s coalition government is under mounting pressure amid a deepening feud with Umno. The Malay nationalist party, a key partner in Anwar’s administration, has demanded a snap poll after...
Tue, 6 October 2026
1 report- Bloomberg Politics23:00
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is expected to tackle rising living costs in potentially his government’s last budget before he calls national elections.
Wed, 7 October 2026
5 reports- Bloomberg Politics04:47
Malaysia will hold local elections in Malacca on Nov. 14 in what’s set to be a fresh test for Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s Pakatan Harapan coalition, following setbacks in two state polls earlier this year.
- Channel News Asia05:10
Nearly 700,000 voters in Melaka are set to cast their ballots in the state polls on Nov 14.
- South China Morning Post06:31edited after publishing
Malaysia’s Melaka will hold a state election on November 14 as the Umno-led Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition nears a pact with Islamist rivals, leaving Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s alliance facing another difficult contest after a string of recent defeats. The filing of nominations would begin on October 31 and early voting on November 10, Election Commission chairman Ramlan Harun said on Wednesday. A total of 687,897 registered voters are eligible to elect the state’s 28 assembly members,...
- Channel News Asia21:59
Despite UMNO’s resurgence, recent events have shown that the party has a long way to go before it can complete a political comeback, writes CNA’s Leslie Lopez.
- Channel News Asia22:00
Middle-income households are expected to get greater attention, even as economists warn that electoral pressures could slow politically difficult fiscal reforms.
Fri, 9 October 2026
3 reports- Bloomberg Politics07:30edited after publishing
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim hiked the minimum wage, expanded tax relief for the middle class and pledged to ease cost-of-living pressures in his 2027 budget, potentially the last before he calls a general election.
- South China Morning Post07:31edited after publishing
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Malaysia budget: Anwar to spend US$19b on subsidies, middle class gets income tax cutMalaysia’s government will boost spending on social welfare while maintaining subsidies to rein in the cost of living under its 2027 Budget unveiled on Friday, as Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim seeks to shore up public support while under pressure to call for an early general election. Anwar’s Pakatan Harapan (PH) has suffered bruising defeats in a series of state elections since December, as voters expressed disapproval of his administration’s failure to deliver on promises of reforms, which...
- South China Morning Post11:58
Malaysia plans to spend 460 billion ringgit (US$112.6 billion) under its 2027 budget, expanding welfare assistance and tax relief while retaining fuel subsidies as households contend with higher living costs. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, who is also finance minister, presented the spending plan in parliament on Friday as his government faces pressure for an early election following a series of state poll defeats. Anwar said the budget should be judged on “whether more people can live with...
Sun, 11 October 2026
3 reports- freemalaysiatoday.com02:57
UTM's Mazlan Ali says the Islamic party still sees cooperation with Umno as important and has no plans to distance itself.
- freemalaysiatoday.com03:52
The Umno Supreme Council member says PAS need not contest every seat in Terengganu, Kedah, Kelantan and Perlis if the two parties are serious about Malay unity.
- freemalaysiatoday.com05:06
The DAP secretary-general says residents are continuing to seek the party’s help despite it no longer being part of the state government, showing they still have confidence in DAP and PH.
Mon, 12 October 2026
1 report- freemalaysiatoday.com07:39
Opposition leader Hamzah Zainudin says if the current government does not do it, Perikatan Nasional will implement the proposal if it takes over power.
Thu, 15 October 2026
1 report- thestar.com.my19:05
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has directed government agencies to expedite the completion of the Universiti Malaya (UM) student residential project ahead of its proposed 2030 timeline.
Sun, 18 October 2026
1 report- Channel News Asia04:40
Ab Rauf Yusoh, who is also Melaka’s caretaker chief minister, said the candidates would carry the responsibility of continuing the coalition’s mandate and securing victory at the polls.
Mon, 19 October 2026
1 report- South China Morning Post09:25
A Malaysian reform party led by two former cabinet ministers faces a new test ahead of a crucial state election after one of its founders was sidelined over an alleged religious morality offence, threatening its appeal to voters disillusioned with the country’s political establishment. The controversy surrounding former environment minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad could undercut Bersama’s promise of delivering a different kind of politics in next month’s Melaka poll, analysts say – although some...
Tue, 20 October 2026
7 reports- Bloomberg Politics04:17
Malaysia will establish a special committee to investigate allegations that a network of businessmen colluded with anti-graft agency officials to oust company executives, and that body will publish a report within three months, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said.
- South China Morning Post06:31
Malaysia’s government will publicly release the findings of a special task force on corporate malfeasance in three months, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Tuesday, as his administration seeks to appease public anger over its perceived failure to clamp down on corruption. Anwar is facing a reckoning in the final stretch of his term after his ruling Pakatan Harapan coalition was handed bruising defeats in three state elections over the past year. Former supporters have accused the...
- South China Morning Post06:31
Malaysia’s government will publicly release the findings of a special task force on corporate malfeasance in three months, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Tuesday, as his administration seeks to appease public anger over its perceived failure to clamp down on corruption. Anwar is facing a reckoning in the final stretch of his term after his ruling Pakatan Harapan coalition was handed bruising defeats in three state elections over the past year. Former supporters have accused the...
- Bloomberg Politics06:57
Malaysia’s Registrar of Societies has deregistered opposition bloc Perikatan Nasional, dealing a major setback to one of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s biggest political rivals.
- Channel News Asia08:07
Perikatan Nasional's dissolution would mean that its component parties would not be able to contest the upcoming elections under a common banner.
- freemalaysiatoday.com08:58
The Pending assemblyman says she will return to the Sarawak assembly on Wednesday, the final day of the current sitting.
- South China Morning Post09:42
Malaysia’s main opposition coalition lost its registration on Tuesday, just 11 days before nominations for a state election, drawing accusations that Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s government is using state powers to cripple its rivals. The decision leaves Perikatan Nasional (PN) – already fractured by a bitter dispute between its Islamist anchor, the Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS), and estranged partner Bersatu – fighting to preserve its electoral identity ahead of Melaka’s November 14...
Wed, 21 October 2026
2 reports- Channel News Asia05:17
Given concerns about the app being used to monitor Malaysian citizens' data, Anwar suggested they switch to using Tuju, an app developed by the Malaysian Highway Authority.
- South China Morning Post07:53
All civil servants in Malaysia have been banned from using Waze, following a warning by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim of security concerns over the Israeli government’s control of the mobile navigation app. The government announced the decision after a National Cyber Security Committee (NCSC) meeting chaired by Anwar on Tuesday, according to an official circular. “In this regard, all ministry secretaries-general and heads of department must make sure this decision is communicated to all...
Fri, 23 October 2026
3 reports- Channel News Asia07:26
Perikatan Nasional can now contest next month’s Melaka election under its own name and symbol, after securing a temporary legal reprieve from deregistration.
- Channel News Asia07:49
The dissolution of the Sarawak state assembly follows a series of state elections across Malaysia over the past year, including in Sabah, Johor and Negeri Sembilan, with Melaka set to head to the polls on Nov 14.
- South China Morning Post07:51
Malaysia’s oil-rich Sarawak state will dissolve its assembly on Monday in a test of political strength for a powerful regional coalition whose support has become crucial to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s government. Anwar is facing growing pressure following electoral setbacks for his own coalition in Peninsular Malaysia, while over in Borneo, ruling Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) continues to press for greater autonomy and control over the state’s vast oil and gas resources. Sarawak Premier...
Mon, 26 October 2026
1 report- South China Morning Post08:28
A Malaysian ruler is demanding accountability over the mismanagement of a pilgrimage fund, after a government rescue package, criminal proceedings against former officials and half-hearted reforms have fuelled concerns about political influence in an institution entrusted with the savings of millions of the country’s Muslims. Tabung Haji holds the savings of more than 9.8 million depositors and helps Malaysian Muslims finance and undertake the pilgrimage to Mecca, a religious obligation for...
Wed, 28 October 2026
2 reports- freemalaysiatoday.com04:32
Deputy communications minister Teo Nie Ching says the authorities are awaiting a decision on the probe after an opposition MP questions the delay.
- South China Morning Post07:17
Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is up against it in next month’s Melaka state poll, as his ruling Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition risks yet another electoral wipeout at the hands of its federal partner Umno. The two are competing head-to-head in nearly all of the 28 state assembly seats up for grabs on November 14, in a contest widely seen as favouring an incumbent state administration led by the United Malays National Organisation’s Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition. Whether BN holds...
Thu, 29 October 2026
3 reports- South China Morning Post13:54
The former prime minister who helped bring down Anwar Ibrahim’s political alliance six years ago has now agreed to back his government in parliament, in a surprise deal struck just before the passage of Malaysia’s 2027 budget at its first voting stage on Thursday. Muhyiddin Yassin, who governed Malaysia from 2020 to 2021, joined 12 other opposition and independent lawmakers in pledging support for Anwar’s administration, hours before parliament approved the government’s 459.8 billion ringgit...
- malaysiakini.com18:38
Jasmine Low Hui Yi, 38, receives appointment letter from Zahid.
- Channel News Asia22:00
Seat negotiations for the Melaka polls have exposed tensions within the BN-PN and PH-Bersatu partnerships, raising questions about their durability ahead of the next general election.
Fri, 30 October 2026
1 report- Channel News Asia04:36
Six Bersatu lawmakers signed the agreement committing to support Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s unity government, where PH is the largest coalition, through to the end of the current parliamentary term.
Sat, 31 October 2026
3 reports- freemalaysiatoday.com01:20
The leaders shook hands and patted one another on the back when they crossed paths at the nomination centre.
- Channel News Asia06:47
Analysts say Melaka could serve as a testing ground to see whether Bersatu can help Pakatan Harapan win over Malay voters ahead of Malaysia's next general election.
- South China Morning Post06:57
Malaysia’s Melaka state began its election campaign on Saturday after 79 candidates were cleared to contest a poll testing whether Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s governing partners can turn an opportunistic alliance with his Islamist opponents into a platform for national power. The coastal state south of Kuala Lumpur heads to the polls on November 14, handing the United Malays National Organisation (Umno) and the Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS) another opening to deepen cooperation after...
Sun, 1 November 2026
6 reports- freemalaysiatoday.com05:25
DAP secretary-general Loke Siew Fook says the party conveyed its request to the prime minister, but any declassification depends on the attorney-general.
- freemalaysiatoday.com06:10
Bersatu information chief Tun Faisal Ismail Aziz says the party is open to accepting any type of cooperation to boost the chances of its seven candidates.
- freemalaysiatoday.com06:15
Acknowledging possible 'issues' at the grassroots level, the BN chairman says BN and PN leaders will refine their machinery's workflow at all levels.
- malaysiakini.com14:03
Party sec-gen says the matter has been conveyed to Anwar.
- malaysiakini.com15:49
PM warns of strict action against those who betray trust placed in them.
- malaysiakini.com16:28
Amirudin says while there are other candidates, Adly remains best choice.
Tue, 3 November 2026
1 report- South China Morning Post08:00edited after publishing
Malaysia’s unity government is facing an increasingly uncomfortable test ahead of the Melaka state election, with parties governing together at the federal level reverting to old rivalries as they compete for votes in a contest that could foreshadow shifting alliances before a national poll due by February 2028. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s ruling Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition is under pressure to put on a strong showing against federal partners Umno, which is widely expected to retain...
Wed, 4 November 2026
1 report- thestar.com.my12:03
KUALA LUMPUR: Having a Confidence and Supply Agreement (CSA) that includes political parties other than Bersatu would help push for majority support for separating the offices of the Attorney-General and the Public Prosecutor (AG-PP), says Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said.
Thu, 5 November 2026
1 report- bne IntelliNews05:46
Credit: Esmonde Yong - Unsplash Malaysia is now facing a pullback by foreign investors, who have been scaling back their exposure to Malaysian bonds and equities, prompting local institutional investors to step in to support asset prices.
Fri, 6 November 2026
2 reports- freemalaysiatoday.com00:30
They say resolving the troubled littoral combat ship project could distinguish Anwar’s leadership from his predecessors, without directly criticising Umno.
- Channel News Asia09:26
"It should not give the impression that corruption involving billions of ringgit can simply be overlooked," said Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.