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Tag: Barisan Nasional
Zahid says BN betrayed, MPs who jumped ship are ‘weak’
He says BN must learn from GE14’s ‘black history’. BN chairperson Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has blasted MPs who abandoned the … More
Disgruntled Negri PKR reps working with Umno to oust Aminuddin: aide
Datuk Romli Ishak says bid unsuccessful due to state Pakatan leaders’ strong support for MB KUALA LUMPUR : The PKR … More
Why Malaysia’s opposition must sacrifice Anwar Ibrahim to win the next election
The formation of Ismail Sabri’s ‘back-door’ government means Anwar has failed to win power for a fourth time, held back … More
MPs cautiously optimistic as PM, Pakatan leaders find common ground
KUALA LUMPUR : Lawmakers from both sides of the political aisle welcomed the joint statement Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail … More
A new prime minister appointed but Malaysia politics still on knife’s edge
Ismail Sabri must hold together a fractious political coalition and shore up confidence from a public weary with the COVID-19 … More
Ismail Sabri Yaakob, 61, likely to be named next M’sia PM
He has full UMNO and BN support In a development so late on Aug. 17 night that it stretched to … More
Umno eyes ‘internal coup’ to push out PM, says report
PETALING JAYA: Umno is considering an “internal coup” that would see Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin pushed out while the government … More
Umno, BN split at top level, only GE15 can resolve this, says Shahrir
PETALING JAYA: Umno veteran Shahrir Samad says there is a split in Barisan Nasional (BN) that can “no longer be … More
BN sec-gen denies issuing statement purporting coalition MPs’ support for Muhyiddin, doesn’t know source
KUALA LUMPUR : Barisan Nasional (BN) secretary-general Datuk Seri Zambry Abd Kadir today denied issuing any statement that the coalition’s … More
I’m grateful Umno pulled the plug, says Bersatu man
PETALING JAYA: A Bersatu leader claims Umno’s decision to withdraw support for the prime minister has left him “relieved” and … More
Name the BN MPs who claim to support PM, govt, says Najib
PETALING JAYA: Najib Razak is calling for a list of Barisan Nasional (BN) MPs who will continue to back the … More
We’re behind you, BN MPs tell Muhyiddin in snub to Umno chief
The MPs said their stand was in line with the leeway granted to them by the Umno Supreme Council, allowing them to decide whether or not to revoke their support for Muhyiddin.
Umno’s subtle return to power
Now, all eyes are on Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin and his next step IF Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin steps … More
Sources: BN MPs’ meeting tonight up in the air as Zahid’s proposal to leave Perikatan govt snubbed
KUALA LUMPUR : Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s expected announcement for Barisan Nasional (BN) to sever ties with … More
Commentary: Malaysia’s government rests on an uneasy pact
As both ruling and opposition parties splinter, Malaysia’s next government will ultimately involve an alliance between rival party coalitions, says … More
James Chin on MA63 and the Return of State Nationalism in Malaysia
Calls for increased autonomy for Sabah and Sarawak are once again on the agenda in Malaysian politics. Since the founding … More
Khairuddin triggered 1MDB scandal revelation – lawyer
He is suing former IGP Khalid Abu Bakar and seven others over his detention under Sosma in 2015. The High … More
With Zahid on top, EC rule on campaign posters could backfire on BN
Will splashing the BN chairman’s face on posters bring in the votes? A three-year-old ruling by the Election Commission (EC) … More
In making moves to align with UMNO, has Anwar’s PKR lost its moral compass?
Anwar Ibrahim’s Parti Keadilan Rakyat working with its arch-nemesis UMNO isn’t going to yield results, says an ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute … More
Dividing The Chinese – Clueless Wee Begs Chinese Voters Not To Put All Eggs In One Basket, Threatens Marginalization
Since the Malaysian Chinese Association (MCA) was founded in Feb 1949, it has been a uni-racial political party that comprises only Chinese … More
7 unintended consequences in M’sian politics since March 8, 2008
‘History is a bad motorist. It rarely signals its intentions when it is taking a turn.’ COMMENT | They say, … More
In GE15 break-up with Bersatu, can Umno’s partners MCA, MIC survive and stay relevant to voters?
KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 : Umno’s decision to stay in the Perikatan Nasional (PN) government until the 15th general election … More
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
