Surprising changes to political life in three years in Malaysia

It holds true that any newly formed political party would find it a gargantuan task to topple a decades-long ruling … More

Commentary: Intense politicking persist beneath truce between Malaysia’s ruling coalition and opposition

The Memorandum of Understanding offers short-term stability to Malaysian politics but prime minister Ismail Sabri still has to contend with … More

“Is our civil service bloated? Let’s look at the issue holistically!”

A REPORT by United Nations Research Institute for Social Development (UNRISD) revealed that between 1970 to 1980, Malaysia’s population grew … More

PH still free to criticise govt despite MoU, Dr M told

PETALING JAYA: The memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Pakatan Harapan and the government does not prevent the opposition pact from … More

Dr M: Pejuang believes in keeping govt in check, won’t sign any cooperation deal with Putrajaya

KUALA LUMPUR : Unlike Pakatan Harapan, Parti Pejuang Tanah Air (Pejuang) will not sign any cooperation agreement with the Ismail … More

The great gig in the bubble

NOW that the Opposition Pakatan Harapan (PH) seems comfortable huddling up with the kleptocrat-backed Perikatan Nasional (PN), it is probably … More

Malaysia’s political ceasefire is a move towards sensible reforms and away from back-stabbing, at long last

A fragile but historic political ceasefire is in place in Malaysia, at least until the middle of next year – … More

M’sians can expect political stability for the time being with MoU between govt & PH opposition

They are also the biggest winners. The Malaysian political landscape showed some form of development with the Memorandum of Understanding … More

July 31 not a deadline, this isn’t a 10-month MoU, says Loke

PETALING JAYA: The date July 31, 2022 in the recent memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the government and Pakatan Harapan … More

Commentary: Malaysia’s new ground-up activists have the power to transform politics

Campaigns like #kitajagakita are a positive force in Malaysia’s political culture, which is currently dominated by polarised sectarian interests and … More

Pua: Harapan loses nothing from MOU, Malaysia reaps rewards

‘Opposition’s views will actually be considered now.’ Pakatan Harapan will continue to play its role as opposition despite the coalition … More

MoU with those who stole mandate? Shafie takes a dig at PH

KUALA LUMPUR : Warisan president Shafie Apdal took a dig at Pakatan Harapan over the memorandum of understanding it signed … More

Why Pakatan Doesn’t Deserve To Be The Federal Government

Pakatan Harapan is not learning from past practices that weren’t successful Pakatan Harapan had an opportunity to become part of … More

Malaysian govt under fire for appealing against ruling permitting mums to pass on their citizenship to kids

KUALA LUMPUR : The Malaysian government is being criticised by civil society organisations and one of its own Cabinet members … More

An End To Winner-Takes-All In Malaysian Politics?

Malaysia’s political leaders sign a landmark deal as Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob pledges a slew of reforms. But will … More

Malaysia to Ease More Virus Curbs as Pandemic Fatigue Worsens

(Bloomberg) : Malaysia’s Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob will announce the easing of more virus curbs in the economic and … More

5 key takeaways from bipartisan cooperation MOU between Malaysian government and opposition Pakatan Harapan

KUALA LUMPUR: On Monday (Sep 13), the Malaysian government signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with main opposition bloc Pakatan … More

Looking at bipartisan MOU and its implications for Harapan

We will play our part and leave politicking to BN-PN groups. MP SPEAKS | The ‘Memorandum of Understanding for Transformation … More

Malaysian lawmakers agree no house dissolution before end-July 2022

KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) : Malaysia’s government will not dissolve parliament before the end of July 2022, according to a deal … More

Anwar on new deal with govt: It’s an MOU, not a CSA

He tells why Harapan rejected similar offer by Muhyiddin. PARLIAMENT | Opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim (Harapan–Port Dickson) stressed that their … More