Malaysia politics

Malaysia’s DAP to vote on staying in government after PH’s Negeri Sembilan election defeat

2026-08-04T03:48:24.000Z
Malaysia PM Anwar, who came to power in 2022 after cobbling together various coalitions, has faced criticism for not delivering as a reformer.

Malaysia’s Anwar on defensive as ally turns into major rival

2026-08-04T01:44:19.000Z
Malaysia’s economy has outperformed expectations, but politically, Anwar’s wager looks increasingly fragile as support among Malay-Muslim voters remains stubbornly elusive.

UMNO-PAS marriage again? Anwar is staring down the barrel of a rekindled Malay unity pact

2026-07-28T01:00:00.000Z
Barisan Nasional supporters at a campaign event in Bukit Batu, Johor. Coalition leaders hope its Johor victory will spark a nationwide “blue wave” in future polls.

Johor landslide win fuels early Malaysia general election talk

2026-07-13T10:26:52.000Z
The incumbent Barisan Nasional secured a landslide victory in the Johor state election which concluded on Jul 11.
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Johor election: Barisan Nasional’s landslide win cements continuity, but raises pressure on delivery

2026-07-12T06:17:19.000Z
Barisan Nasional chairman Zahid Hamidi (third from left) hugging caretaker menteri besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi as the coalition takes early lead in the Johor state election.

BN extends control over Johor with ‘extraordinary’ victory. Will general election await next?

2026-07-11T14:54:50.000Z
As at 11 am, the turnout was 26.4%, up from 21.3% at the same hour in 2022. 

Signs of higher voter turnout in Johor state polls than in 2022 – what does this mean for contenders?

2026-07-11T05:53:30.000Z
Johor posted the highest growth rate among all of Malaysia’s states in the first quarter of 2026, with 8% economic growth.

As Johor votes, investors watch for continuity in cross-border growth push

2026-07-09T04:00:28.000Z
Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim speaks at the Nikkei Forum 'Future of Asia' in Tokyo on Jun 10. In May, he publicly raised the prospect of calling snap polls. 

Upcoming state polls in Johor, Negeri Sembilan a likely preview of Malaysia’s national elections

2026-06-12T09:19:17.000Z
Beyond state elections, the coalition of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is also contending with pressures building beneath the surface.
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Malaysia’s stability dividend faces its next test as state elections loom

2026-06-11T06:00:00.000Z