Malaysian politics

Umno’s Rumah Bangsa and the quest for ‘Malay Unity’ in Malaysian politics

Umno's Rumah Bangsa initiative involves the return of people like Khairy Jamaluddin (second from right), seen here at party's general assembly in January, along with current Youth chief Akmal Saleh (right).

Why Malaysia PM Anwar’s invoking a Zionist bogeyman and a plot to topple the government

Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim’s stance on the ongoing controversy, claiming a “Zionist” plot, has shades of then PM Najib Razak’s response to the 1MDB saga.

Malaysia’s UMNO set to welcome Khairy, Hishammuddin back into the fold as election season nears

UMNO president Zahid Hamidi appears to have reconciled with protege-turned-critic Khairy Jamaluddin three years after the latter was sacked from the party.

Malaysia’s PAS party set to lead opposition lawmakers

Malaysia’s opposition coalition Perikatan Nasional will be led by a Member Parliament from PAS.

PM Anwar set to dump Malaysia’s embattled anti-graft chief as pressure over abuses mounts

People hold placards bearing images of Azam Baki, chief commissioner of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), during a protest calling for his resignation outside the agency’s headquarters at Putrajaya, Malaysia, February 27, 2026. REUTERS/Hasnoor Hussain

Commentary

Two-thirds for what? Anwar’s supermajority means little for reforms

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (left) made fighting corruption a key plank of his regime but allegations of abuse against the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission especially against its chief Azam Baki (right) are putting off his reform minded supporters.

Setback for Anwar: Bid to separate powers of attorney-general and public prosecutor delayed

Malaysia's former economy minister Rafizi Ramli (left) and nine other MPs aligned to him broke ranks with colleagues in PM Anwar Ibrahim's government over an attempt to create a new office of Public Prosecutor on March 3.

Malaysia mulls over law to curb premiership to two terms

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim pledged a two-term limit during the 2022 election, but local media said there has been criticism about the slow pace of reform.

Hadi’s protege Samsuri takes helm of Malaysia’s Perikatan Nasional after Muhyiddin exit

PAS vice-president Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar will now succeed as the chairman of Perikatan Nasional.

News analysis

Will DAP stay or quit Malaysia’s Cabinet? No matter what, damage already done for Anwar’s biggest ally

Democratic Action Party secretary-general Anthony Loke (left) said the party could leave Pakatan Harapan chairman Anwar Ibrahim's (middle) Cabinet.

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