From sham press statements to ‘new’ Cabinet line-ups, speculation and fake news has been circulating in liberal doses. Dozens of … More
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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
Echoing Trump, Netanyahu says election stolen, ‘deep state’ within new coalition
In interview with right-wing TV outlet, using language reminiscent of former US president, prime minister also claims Bennett is a … More
We should be open-minded about political cooperation – Anwar
The opposition can work with anyone as long as the alliance does not compromise good governance. PKR president Anwar Ibrahim … More
Israel domestic security warns of violence as Netanyahu faces unseating
JERUSALEM: The head of Israel’s domestic security service issued a rare warning on Saturday (Jun 5) of possible violence during … More
Parcel bomb attacks blow up five opposition figures in Myanmar
The country has seen an increasing number of small blasts since the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi was … More
Harapan adopts ‘big tent’ approach, but kleptos not welcomed
This signals a thaw in PKR’s cold relations with other opposition parties. Pakatan Harapan will adopt a “big tent” approach … More
Shafie Apdal: Warisan is ‘minus’ Pakatan already
KOTA KINABALU : Parti Warisan Sabah has disassociated itself from the Pakatan Harapan (PH) Plus coalition, its president Datuk Seri … More
PH MPs gather at Parliament to call for Dewan Rakyat sitting
Only about 65 of Pakatan Harapan’s 88 MPs turned up. Only about 65 of 88 Pakatan Harapan MPs turned up … More
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Anwar to MACC chief: Why are sharks allowed to swim freely but small fish prosecuted?
PUTRAJAYA : Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) will not be able to rein in corruption … More
Opposition parties gang up on PKR, refuse to work with ‘kleptocrats’
This move casts further doubts on Anwar’s claim of having ‘adequate’ numbers to topple Muhyiddin. Representatives of five opposition parties … More
As ‘court cluster’ drifts to opposition, DAP insists it won’t work with kleptocrats
Lim also reiterates the need for Pakatan Harapan to gather all opposition parties together. DAP secretary-general Lim Guan Eng insisted … More
Harapan ropes in ‘independent’ Maszlee to lead education efforts
The Simpang Renggam MP was a Bersatu member then briefly joined Pejuang before leaving in late 2020. Opposition coalition Pakatan … More
Pakatan alleges Perikatan abusing enforcement agencies to coerce Opposition MPs
KUALA LUMPUR : The Pakatan Harapan (PH) presidential council accused the Perikatan Nasional (PN) today of using government agencies such … More
Cambodian opposition figure Sam Rainsy slapped with 25-year jail sentence
PHNOM PENH (AFP) : Cambodia’s exiled opposition figurehead Sam Rainsy was sentenced in absentia to 25 years in jail Monday … More
Hamzah slams opposition for insisting on GE15 during pandemic
SELAMA : The opposition’s insistence that the government holds the general election while the Covid-19 situation has yet to subside … More
After Anwar’s lawsuit, Pakatan lawmakers also sue PM to challenge ‘unconstitutional’ suspension of Parliament, state assemblies during Emergency
KUALA LUMPUR : The number of lawsuits against the prime minister over the suspension of Parliament sittings during the Emergency … More
Anwar sues PM over Parliament suspension in Emergency, seeks court order to declare Muhyiddin’s advice to Agong illegal, unconstitutional
MP Ramkarpal Singh, who is a practising lawyer, said that the application for leave for judicial review was filed yesterday … More
Uganda cops surround offices of Bobi Wine’s opposition party
KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) : The opposition party of Ugandan presidential challenger Bobi Wine said on Monday that police have prevented … More
Haiti braces for unrest as opposition demands new president
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) : Flying rocks. Burning tires. Acrid smoke. Deadly gunfire. Haiti braced for a fresh round of widespread … More
Quit chasing numbers, form shadow cabinet, Madius tells Pakatan Plus
Upko president says goal of wresting power has not united pact, but split it KUALA LUMPUR – The opposition should form … More
Death toll at 37 in Uganda unrest after Bobi Wine’s arrest
KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) : The death toll from protests over the arrest of Ugandan opposition presidential hopeful and musician Bobi … More
Armenia arrests politician over alleged Pashinyan murder plot
Artur Vanetsyan, former intelligence chief and head of Homeland Party, arrested and accused of preparing to kill Prime Minister Nikol … More
Myanmar opposition demands election re-run as NLD heads for victory
YANGON: Myanmar’s main opposition on Wednesday (Nov 11) demanded a re-run of a parliamentary election and called for military help … More
