BN rejects Ahmad Maslan as sec-gen in another blow to Zahid

This is the second time Zahid’s choice of Barisan Nasional secretary-general has not gone down well with coalition leaders. Barisan … More

Conspiracy claim unsettles calm waters in PAS

Several PAS leaders have come out to deny a conspiracy against its party president. Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin’s efforts to … More

The end of the single-party dominance era in Malaysia

Many politicians unable to accept new political normal that there is no such thing as a dominant party in govt … More

RM2 billion oil ‘coup’ puts Sarawak opposition in further turmoil

Having neutralised political enemies over state rights under MA63, the state’s ruling coalition GPS is set for a big win … More

PAS-MIC feud could put BN, Muafakat in a bind

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 : The open quarrel between PAS and MIC might hurt Muafakat Nasional and Perikatan Nasional’s chances … More

‘Change will have to come from the Malays’

A conversation with political analyst James Chin on the country’s largest ethnic group being the lynchpin for change, flashpoints in … More

‘Court cluster’ split on budget vote as emerging ‘sakit perut cluster’ steps up lobbying

A series of meetings have been held in the last 48 hours in a bid to convince Umno MPs to … More

With parliamentary majority in doubt, PM Muhyiddin could stay in power using agreements with parties

KUALA LUMPUR : To stay in power, Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin could resort to confidence and supply agreements with … More

Muhyiddin’s resignation among BN’s discussion agenda – Hishammuddin

KUALA LUMPUR: The question on whether Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin should step down are among issues to be … More

Tussle over Sabah CM’s post piles pressure on Perikatan after Anwar’s federal takeover claim

COMMENTARY, Sept 28 — The aligned Perikatan Nasional (read: Bersatu) and Barisan Nasional (read: Umno) are deadlocked over which should … More

Malaysian PM Muhyiddin’s alliance wins Sabah polls

Victory would bolster his bid in defending premiership in challenge from Anwar Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin’s alliance has won the … More

Anwar’s plan to break up PN

Just as the Sabah state elections are in the stage of final countdown, out of the blue PKR president Anwar … More

Perikatan refutes Anwar’s claims of majority parliamentary support

KUALA LUMPUR : The Perikatan Nasional (PN) coalition has refuted claims made by PKR president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim that … More

Former BN Cybertrooper Revealed How UMNO Construct Racial Tensions & Fake News In Social Media

“I gave him a script,” Syarul Ema says. “I asked him to say: ‘if you love your religion, you need … More

Candidate Muhyiddin in the Sabah election

I am currently in Sandakan to campaign for Warisan Plus. Along the main thoroughfares of Sandakan, posters adorned with the … More

As Sabah heads to polls on Sep 26, what’s at stake for the main political blocs?

KUALA LUMPUR: Sabah’s state election has shaped up to be a free-for-all, with multi-cornered contests in each of the Bornean … More

Of surveys, opinion polls and politicians

I’ve written about this before. But somehow I always knew I would be writing about it again. This is because … More

RM2m given to Ku Nan for Sungai Besar, Kuala Kangsar by-elections, says lawyer

KUALA LUMPUR : Lawyers defending Datuk Seri Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor in his corruption case told the High Court today … More

Setbacks force Malaysia PM Muhyiddin to call off launch of new Perikatan Nasional alliance

KUALA LUMPUR – Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin has called off the highly anticipated launch of his Perikatan Nasional (PN) alliance … More

The Logic Of A Multi-Racial Bersatu

Forget about the old ways. Malaysians are no longer interested in the old Barisan Nasional, Pakatan Harapan, Umno, PAS, PKR, … More

32 1MDB-related cases still pending in courts, says law minister

KUALA LUMPUR : The Attorney General’s Chambers is committed to bringing to justice any individual who commits any criminal offence … More

Politics of convenience vs politics of conscience

As the anniversary of the nation’s (or more correctly, Malaya’s) independence draws closer, I can’t help but think of our … More

‘What’s to be ashamed of’: Najib back on the stump despite guilty verdict

SLIM, Malaysia : Convicted of corruption less than a month ago and sentenced to 12 years in jail, former prime … More

The Rahman Dahlan outburst

Sabah Umno leader Datuk Rahman Dahlan has made quite a number of “new fans” when he spoke against his party … More