Tag: Malaysia politics
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Malaysia opposition bloc PN survives deregistration for now, but internal rifts cloud political future: Analysts
Perikatan Nasional can now contest next month’s Melaka election under its own name and symbol, after securing a temporary legal reprieve from deregistration.
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Malaysia de-registers main opposition bloc Perikatan Nasional as elections loom
Perikatan Nasional’s dissolution would mean that its component parties would not be able to contest the upcoming elections under a common banner.
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Commentary: UMNO’s dark September – twin storms threaten party’s ‘blue wave’
Despite UMNO’s resurgence, recent events have shown that the party has a long way to go before it can complete a political comeback, writes CNA’s Leslie Lopez.
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Melaka state assembly to be dissolved on Sep 23, paving way for election within 60 days: Chief Minister
Barisan Nasional controls the Melaka state government and will be looking to build on its recent victories in Negeri Sembilan and Johor. Who it partners or whether it goes solo will be closely watched, say analysts.
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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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‘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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A rare convergence of 3 former Malaysian PMs at court building, all facing separate legal battles
Ismail Sabri Yaakob, Muhyiddin Yassin and Najib Razak turned up at Kuala Lumpur’s court complex on Thursday (Aug 27) for their respective court cases.
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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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Malaysia’s DAP votes overwhelmingly to stay on in Cabinet, offering reprieve to PM Anwar
Nearly nine in 10 voted at the Democratic Action Party’s congress for its ministers to remain in the Cabinet, averting a pullout that could have posed a threat to PM Anwar Ibrahim’s administration and even forced snap polls.
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‘High-stakes weekend’ for PM Anwar’s PH as DAP, PKR hold crucial party congresses
Malaysia’s Parti Keadilan Rakyat and Democratic Action Party face difficult questions following recent electoral setbacks. The outcomes of their congresses could have significant ramifications for PM Anwar’s grip on power, say party members and observers.
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