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Malaysian ex-PM Ismail Sabri Yaakob charged in anti-graft agency probe

2026-08-27T04:09:51.000Z
Rafizi Ramli is building his new Parti Bersama Malaysia as an alternative for voters disillusioned by Anwar’s unfulfilled reform promises.
International

Anwar’s one-time ally turns rival with new Malaysia party

2026-08-22T01:26:21.000Z
Anwar has indicated he is not in a rush to go to the polls after the recent setbacks. 
International

Malaysia’s Anwar vows faster reforms after electoral defeats

2026-08-15T08:17:00.000Z
Pakatan Harapan’s defeat at the Negeri Sembilan state polls on Aug 1 saw Malaysian Transport Minister and DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke lose his seat there.
Asean Business

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.
Asean Business

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.
Asean Business

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.
Asean Business

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.
Asean Business
NEWS ANALYSIS

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.
Asean Business

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. 
International

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

2026-07-11T05:53:30.000Z
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