PN ready for 3-way fights in Melaka

Muhyiddin Yassin says the coalition can no longer wait for other parties to decide whether to work together or not. … More

Perikatan a ‘beacon of unity’ not only in Melaka, but all of M’sia: Hamzah

Coalition does not want its leaders to be seen as creating divisions in society, says Bersatu sec-gen KUALA LUMPUR – Perikatan … More

PAS wants PN-MN unity Malacca polls

PAS committed to unity of the ummah, says its spiritual adviser. PAS has reiterated its stand to cooperate with Perikatan … More

Political turmoil grips the Malaysian state of Melaka again after defections from ruling ranks

KUALA LUMPUR : The president of Malaysia’s ruling party Umno on Monday (Oct 4) called for a state election in … More

4 Melaka reps withdraw support for CM, sparking rumours of govt collapse

Former chief minister Datuk Seri Idris Haron among disgruntled assemblymen MELAKA – Four state assemblyman here have formally withdrawn support for … More

Umno frozen out: Perikatan only roping in Bersatu, PAS, Gerakan for GE15 seat talks

We haven’t received any indication from BN that it wants a say, says Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin KUALA LUMPUR : … More

Could 4D friction strike a blow on govt and PAS?

PETALING JAYA: PAS’ simmering discontent over an increase in the number of 4D special draws could be a harbinger of … More

How Long Can Ismail Sabri Survive as PM? (Part 2)

The PM’s lack of knowledge and depth in these areas will cause him grief and troubles at some point. Part … More

How Long Can Ismail Sabri Survive as PM? (Part 1)

How long can our “accidental” Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob survive? Part I – The rise of Ismail … More

When a government only has a simple majority

Gone are the days one coalition commands overwhelming two-thirds majority. COMMENT | Party-hopping in Malaysia has been a very big … More

Bersatu to take on anybody who is ‘against them’

PAGOH: Bersatu will take on “anyone who is not part of us” in the upcoming 15th general election, party president … More

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

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

Muafakat or Perikatan? PAS must choose, says Pahang Umno chief

PETALING JAYA: PAS must decide whether it wants to face the 15th general election (GE15) with Umno in Muafakat Nasional … More

Never underestimate “scheming” Muhyiddin, Puad warns Umno

UMNO supreme council member Datuk Puad Zarkashi urged the people, especially Umno leaders, not to underestimate former prime minister Tan … More

Malaysia: Can Bersatu Survive The Next General Election? – Analysis

Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) was formed when then deputy prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin was sacked by former prime minister … More

What Pakatan Harapan must do to win Government

Focus on winning GE15 Ismail Sabri Yaakob, who formed Malaysia’s new government without benefit of election – as his predecessor … 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

PM-Opposition meeting opens door to new politics – Saifuddin

KUALA LUMPUR: The meeting between newly-appointed Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob and the leaders of the opposition Pakatan … More

Pakatan Harapan will not ‘complicate’ Malaysia PM’s confidence vote if ‘pro-people programmes’ are prioritised: Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR : The Malaysian opposition will not “complicate” the vote of confidence for Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob if … More

Malaysia’s New PM Calls For a Political Truce. Will He Succeed?

Newly-appointed prime minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob takes crucial first step towards a more inclusive political landscape. The appointment of Ismail … More