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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
The return of former prime ministers
Their quiet movements are telling. COMMENT | In the next general election, we could expect the return of three former … More
As tensions rise with China, Australia is ‘not so safe’, warns Mahathir
Singapore: Australia is needlessly risking its security with a standoff with China, says former Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamad, who claims … More
Malaysia politics reflects growing influence of King Abdullah
Observers ask if the monarchy’s reemergence can foster true democracy BANGKOK : The ceremony commemorating Malaysian independence from Britain on … More
Why only blame Anwar for Harapan’s setbacks?
To signal out Anwar as though he was in total control and other political operatives were not contributing to Harapan’s … More
On Mahathir the brilliant, multi-talented leader who played racial games
PETALING JAYA: Brilliant, multi-talented, inquisitive were some of the adjectives a former Malaysian diplomat uses to describe Dr Mahathir Mohamad. … More
Farewell to Malaysia’s presidential premiership
Ismail Sabri Yaakob’s appointment as Malaysia’s third premier in three years, with a slim majority, means the PM is no … More
Can Malaysia’s new prime minister end political instability?
Ismail Sabri Yaakob looks set to succeed Muhyiddin Yassin, but he has a slim majority and was part of the … More
Malaysia gets a reconstituted Perikatan Nasional government
Old wine in new bottles For the second time in 18 months the Yang di-Petuan Agong, or king Al-Sultan Abdullah … More
Dr Mahathir: Pejuang would support Anwar if he becomes PM
KUALA LUMPUR : Parti Pejuang Tanah Air (Pejuang) chairman Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad today (Aug 18) said that his party … More
What’s next after Muhyiddin’s resignation as Malaysian prime minister?
KUALA LUMPUR: After several weeks of intense politicking in Malaysia, Mr Muhyiddin Yassin announced his resignation as prime minister on … More
Ismail Sabri seeking Dr Mahathir’s backing
Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin’s supposed successor hopes 4th PM can sway backing his way in quest for premiership KUALA LUMPUR … More
The slow decay of the Malay political establishment
As Malaysia stumbles through another political crisis that could bring down the government any day, Professor James Chin argues the … More
Dr Mahathir: Pejuang has no ties to either Perikatan or Pakatan
KUALA LUMPUR : Parti Pejuang Tanah Air (Pejuang) chairman Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad insisted his party was unaffiliated today (Aug … More
Muhyiddin must call confidence vote now, accept reality: Dr Mahathir
Waiting until Sept not in line with federal constitution, says former PM KUALA LUMPUR : Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin … More
Malaysia parliament lockout amplifies calls for Muhyiddin to quit
Mahathir and Anwar lead march to legislature, closed again in name of COVID KUALA LUMPUR : Malaysian opposition lawmakers marched … More
Dr M: Thousands dying, but Muhyiddin just wants to cling on as PM
‘I hope the country will reject this kind of person from the political platform,’ says the ex-premier. Former prime minister … More
Dr M: Muhyiddin could have stopped Takiyuddin’s faux pas, but didn’t
Therefore, PM cannot absolve himself from responsibility, adds Langkawi MP. Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin could have stopped de facto Law … More
Surprise! Mahathir says he wanted Anwar as PM
PETALING JAYA: In a shocking “revelation”, Dr Mahathir Mohamad said he wanted to give the premiership to Anwar Ibrahim but … More
Pejuang MPs will walk out of Dewan Rakyat if special sitting next week is just a briefing, says Dr Mahathir
KUALA LUMPUR : Lawmakers from Parti Pejuang Tanah Air (Pejuang) will walk out of the Dewan Rakyat sitting on July … More
Not over yet: Dr Mahathir still a force 4 decades since first PM stint
Riding high on Pejuang’s registration, polarising nonagenarian unlikely to tap out of political race any time soon LANGKAWI – It has … More
Mahathir wants ultimate power, not membership of a powerless committee
FINANCE Minister Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz is hardly the person to talk to former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad … More
‘Azmin not my PM candidate,’ says Tun M
KUALA LUMPUR: Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad today clarified that International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Azmin Ali was not … More
