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

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

Has the confidence-supply-reform MOU saved the PM’s blushes?

IN the opinion of veteran lawmaker Lim Kit Siang, Prime Minister (PM) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob would have been … 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

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

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

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

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

Detailing CSA deal: Here’s what Harapan and govt agreed to do

Among others, govt agrees not to dissolve Parliament before July 31, 2022. Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob’s government and Pakatan … More

Parliament sitting to test Malaysian PM Ismail’s grip on power

KUALA LUMPUR : Malaysia’s new parliamentary session that opens on Monday (Sept 13) will offer an immediate test of how … More

‘Ismail Sabri enjoying honeymoon period, but for how long?’

Ahead of Parliament session, PM looks to be working well with opposition but Umno faction could herald trouble KUALA LUMPUR … More

PH and Ismail’s govt to sign reform pact

PETALING JAYA: Political leaders of Ismail Sabri Yaakob’s government and representatives of Pakatan Harapan have reached agreement on political cooperation … More

Pakatan Harapan ‘inclined to accept’ Malaysia PM Ismail Sabri’s offer of parliamentary reforms

Parliament will meet on Sep 13, the first sitting after Mr Ismail Sabri Yaakob came to power. KUALA LUMPUR: The … More

Anwar: “We need RM45 bil to rejuvenate the economy, accelerate reforms too”

OPPOSITION leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim urged Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob to allocate an additional RM45 bil … More

Debrief: Confidence and supply agreement in Malaysian politics

KUALA LUMPUR : For the first time in its history, Malaysia’s major political parties are discussing a confidence and supply … More

A bizarre loss of hope

EVEN by the standards of nations that have long been accepted as failed states, what transpired along Malaysia’s corridors of … More

Cabinet agrees to 7 reforms for ensuring political stability

This includes anti-hopping laws and more powerful opposition includes many of the reforms promised by Muhyiddin. Prime Minister Ismail Sabri … More

Najib rises from 1MDB ashes with PM economic adviser role?

Ex-PM has neither confirmed nor denied speculations. The 1MDB scandal had cost former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak dearly and … 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