Malaysian politics

Penang has been DAP’s fortress since 2008. Could this end in the next polls?

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow (right) and predecessor Lim Guan Eng during happier times.

Malaysia’s anti-graft agency to quiz ex-minister Rafizi Ramli over deal with British chip giant Arm

Mr Rafizi Ramli has grown to become a major critic of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in recent months after quitting the cabinet in mid-2025.

On the board but frozen out: The Taib family feud tearing Sarawak construction giant apart

Longest-serving chief minister Taib Mahmud’s legacy looms large over Sarawak as a family feud over his estate threatens to expose skeleton’s in the eastern state’s political closet.

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Negeri Sembilan crisis signals end is nigh for Anwar’s unity government

Negeri Sembilan chief minister Aminuddin Harun (centre) retains the support of his Pakatan Harapan colleagues but UMNO's attempt to topple him is set to have national ramifications.

Negeri Sembilan’s Chief Minister loses majority after UMNO withdrawal, but says he will stay on

All 14 assemblymen from UMNO withdrew support for Negeri Sembilan’s on April 27.

Malaysia’s Anwar to drop anti-graft chief, but protesters want deeper reforms after corruption saga

Protestors at the "Arrest Azam Baki" rally on April 25, 2026 march to Independence Square in Kuala Lumpur to call for reforms in the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission which will see a new chief after the government announced Tan Sri Azam Baki will not be renewed when his contract ends on May 12, 2026.

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Negeri Sembilan’s royal dispute deepens as dissenters’ seats lie empty at state assembly

Seats beside Negeri Sembilan Malay ruler Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir in the state assembly were left vacated.

Malay ruler of Negeri Sembilan can be ousted. His chieftains are now trying to do just that

The four Undang of Negeri Sembilan has announced the sacking of the state's Malay Ruler Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir.

Saying no to ‘ponteng’: Malaysian activist starts petition against absenteeism in Parliament

Activist Roshinee Mookaiah (middle, in blue) engaging supporters of her petition on April 18 on the need to ensure MPs attend Parliament.

‘We just want to be fair’: Sarawak state leaders vow to push for more concessions from Putrajaya

At the one-day event, leaders from all four parties of Gabungan Parti Sarawak pledged to push for further concessions from Putrajaya.

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