Concerns grow in Malaysia over freedom of expression under Anwar government
Incidents of public rallies being probed by the police, investigations over online criticism have continued under the administration since November 2022.
Ram Anand
Selangor state polls will be a ‘litmus test’ for PM Anwar’s government
“Selangor can’t afford to fail. If we fail, there will be a trickle effect on the federal government”, party member Datuk Seri Amirudin said.
Malaysia’s opposition raises spectre of another government collapse
Perikatan Nasional raised the spectre of another government collapse after several of its leaders were arrested and charged with alleged graft.
Six Malaysia states set for July polls after multi-party talks
The state elections will be a crucial barometer of the people’s reception towards the current federal government led by PM Anwar Ibrahim.
An activist at heart, deputy youth and sports minister aims to be ‘conscience’ in Malaysia’s motley govt
Notorious in his 20s for his anti-establishment protests and speeches, the 33-year-old is now enjoying a rapid rise in politics.
Malaysian PM Anwar goes slow on reform as he strengthens position
His Pakatan Harapan coalition has long led the call for several key legal reforms, but the government has yet to stitch together the manifestos from the various parties of the…
Malaysia’s Parliament sits for first time under PM Anwar, elects Speaker from PKR
Commanding a two-thirds supermajority will allow Mr Anwar’s government to make sweeping changes to laws, including amending the Constitution and changing electoral rules.
Malaysia to hold general election on Nov 19
The election commission said that candidate nominations will take place on Nov 5, providing for a 14-day campaigning period.
Malaysia’s opposition-held states reconsider holding concurrent state elections
Opposition bloc Pakatan Harapan had previously stated that it would not hold state polls concurrently with the general election in the three states that it holds.
Door closing on Umno-PAS election pact with weeks left for polls in Malaysia
PAS is part of a Muafakat Nasional pact with Umno, but this is not a formalised electoral coalition.