Tag: Anwar Ibrahim
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Commentary: Anthony Loke resignation offer matters little to DAP’s fate
The Democratic Action Party chief’s decision to resign as Malaysia’s transport minister in protest over Najib Razak’s conditional pardon is symptomatic of a deeper crisis for his party that won’t be fixed by a single gesture, writes CNA’s Leslie Lopez.
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Najib’s house arrest puts Malaysia in ‘uncharted’ legal territory, poses political challenge for PM Anwar
Former PM Najib Razak is likely the first convicted prisoner in Malaysia to have his sentence commuted to house arrest, experts say, adding that the move could pose a challenge for incumbent Anwar Ibrahim, given his anti-corruption pledge.
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Commentary: UMNO chief Zahid seems sure the political winds have shifted in his favour
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim can buy time if he can resist his deputy’s push for an immediate general election. But he still needs a solution, says Asian studies professor James Chin.
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Commentary: Why is UMNO calling for an ‘immediate’ GE? Look at the maths
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim can buy time if he can resist his deputy’s push for an immediate general election. But he still needs a solution, says Asian studies professor James Chin.
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‘The situation is tense’: Why a rift is growing between Malaysia PM Anwar and deputy Zahid
Amid public sparring between Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and his deputy Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, analysts and politicians say the brinkmanship is largely about keeping UMNO’s options open ahead of the next general election.
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UMNO chief Zahid calls for ‘immediate’ GE16, takes apparent swipes at PM Anwar
Speaking to thousands of party faithful at UMNO’s 2026 general assembly on Friday (Sep 11), party president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi also hinted at new political understandings with other parties.
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Malaysia PM Anwar open to considering early GE, with DPM Zahid latest to call for snap polls
Malaysia’s Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said on Thursday that it would be “better” for the 16th general election to be held early.
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Malaysia considering consumption tax reform: Prime Minister Anwar
Malaysia previously scrapped the goods and services tax amid an outcry over rising living costs.
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Malaysia PM Anwar to grant federal constituencies additional US$245,000 each in push for fair politics, needs-based governance
Parti Keadilan Rakyat president Anwar Ibrahim hit back at accusations of unfairness in allocating funding to opposition-held areas. He also said cooperation with Barisan Nasional at the federal level must be guided by the interests of Malaysians and the country.
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At PKR congress, Anwar vows wider graft crackdown and cites king’s backing
On the back of three consecutive dismal state election results, Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim maintains that he will continue to do the “right thing” even at the expense of political cost.
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