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Malaysia’s anti-corruption agency said it is ready to charge former Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin’s son-in-law, Muhammad Adlan Berhan, for graft. Photo: Bernama

‘Ready to prosecute’: Malaysia to charge ex-PM Muhyiddin’s son-in-law for graft

Authorities have been searching for Muhammad Adlan Berhan since August in relation to a probe on a project involving the registration and recruitment of foreign workers.

22 Feb 2024 - 4:20PM

Malaysia targeting ex-finance minister Daim because of his ‘success’, wife says

11 Jan 2024 - 6:13PM

Malaysia’s Umno shuts door on ex-Covid tsar Khairy, but for how long?

28 Jan 2023 - 4:00PM

What’s at stake in Umno’s general assembly? Anwar’s staying power as Malaysia PM

Anwar Ibrahim’s unity government hinges on support from Umno President Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, who is preparing to fend off challenges to his leadership ahead of party polls in May.

11 Jan 2023 - 3:11PM

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. Photo: AFP

Can Anwar Ibrahim survive confidence vote to build a better Malaysia?

Anwar’s decision to put his authority on the line could see his administration halted in its tracks prematurely, with MPs allowed to vote independently of party line.

17 Dec 2022 - 4:04PMvideocam

Malaysia’s Anwar sworn in as new PM; says China ties will be ‘enhanced’

Pakatan Harapan’s chief has been sworn in as Malaysia’s 10th prime minister, after five days of political uncertainty.

7 Sep 2023 - 5:30PMvideocam

Hope for Anwar Ibrahim as Malaysian king remains firm on unity plan

Hope lingers for Anwar to emerge as PM after Muhyiddin reportedly rejected the king’s proposal for a ‘unity government’.

23 Nov 2022 - 11:26PMvideocam

Malaysia’s opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim attends a news conference outside the National Palace, in Kuala Lumpur on Monday. Photo: Reuters

Malaysia faces first ever hung parliament in tight election race

Failure by the main parties to win a majority means a combination of them would have to build a majority alliance to form a government.

20 Nov 2022 - 4:44PMvideocam

Malaysia election turnout at 65 per cent at 3pm, nation readies for vote count

Malaysia’s 15th general election, conducted against a backdrop of surging inflation and fears of deadly floods in the monsoon season, is likely to be the most hotly contested the country has ever seen.

20 Nov 2022 - 11:31AM

Explainer | Malaysia election 2022: A quick guide to what you need to know

Malaysia’s tumultuous political scene, coloured by corruption and politicking, is further complicated by racial policies, the rising cost of living, economic uncertainty and an election held during monsoon season.

16 Nov 2022 - 10:46PMvideocam

A general view of the Bukit Bintang shopping district in Kuala Lumpur, as Malaysia gears up for its 15th general election, which is likely to be the most hotly contested so far. Photo: Reuters

Malaysia election 2022: ‘Pakatan Harapan’s to lose’ or Umno strikes back?

Umno’s corruption-tainted Barisan Nasional coalition promises ‘stability’. But internal strife and growing support for Anwar Ibrahim’s Pakatan Harapan could yet deny them a return to power – as could the ‘unprecedented amount’ of undecided voters.

12 Nov 2022 - 8:30AM

A policeman stands guard between rival groups of Barisan Nasional (left) and Pakatan Harapan supporters outside a nomination centre in Pahang on nomination day. Photo: Reuters

Malaysia’s Barisan Nasional dangles cash handouts in bid to win over voters

The current ruling coalition has promised to introduce an ‘Assistive Basic Income’, which aims to ensure every household in the country takes home at least US$466 per month, if it wins this month’s election.

8 Nov 2022 - 3:50PM

‘Umno’s job has become a lot harder’: no clear winner seen in Malaysia election

A crowded election field involving the three main coalitions, tens of parties and a record 108 independent candidates will add to the challenges posed by the influx of millions of young voters who are voting for the first time, according to local pollsters.

7 Nov 2022 - 1:08PM

Malaysia’s Umno drops PM’s allies ahead of polls as power struggle intensifies

Umno President Ahmad Zahid Hamidi left out eight ministers and deputy ministers from the Barisan Nasional coalition’s candidate list for the November 19 elections.

2 Nov 2022 - 2:32PM

Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob listens during an announcement of Barisan National candidates at Umno headquarters ahead of general elections. Photo: Bloomberg

‘Still angry’: as Malaysians lose faith in politics, will new faces offer hope?

Malaysian voters diverge on how best to avoid a return of Umno to pre-2018 strength, with some still counting on Pakatan Harapan and some looking to new parties like youth-centric Muda.

24 Oct 2022 - 8:44AMvideocam

People take photos next to the office complex of the Malaysian prime minister in Putrajaya. The last two years have been the most turbulent in Malaysian politics with the rise and fall of three premiers and an economy only just recovering from the coronavirus pandemic. Photo: AFP

‘My last effort’: Malaysia’s Mahathir, 97, on why he’s not done with politics

The two-time leader says he is standing for election because of the people’s will and desire to block former protégé Najib Razak from retaking power.

24 Oct 2022 - 8:42AMvideocam

Anwar Ibrahim named Pakatan Harapan PM candidate as Malaysia election nears

Anwar will face caretaker premier Ismail Sabri Yaakob, who was endorsed by the ruling United Malays National Organisation during November 19 poll.

21 Oct 2022 - 2:08PM

Malaysia to hold general election on November 19

National polls were not due until the third quarter of 2023, but PM Ismail Sabri had been under pressure to call for early elections from his Umno party. Timing of the election has been criticised because it coincides with the annual monsoon season.

20 Oct 2022 - 12:36PM

Malaysia’s Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob dissolved parliament on October 10 to clear the way for snap elections. Photo: AFP

Malaysian PM says ruling coalition’s days of easy poll wins are gone

Ismail Sabri Yaakob said gone were the days when the coalition could field a songkok – the black cap traditionally worn by Muslim males in Malaysia – and still win.

18 Oct 2022 - 11:19AMvideocam

Malaysian ringgit set to fall further as election risk adds to economic woes

Malaysia’s ringgit, languishing at a 24-year low against the dollar, is poised to weaken further on concern a national election may threaten the government’s ability to push through a deficit-busting budget.

17 Oct 2022 - 2:43PM

Malaysia’s Mahathir, 97, to contest election to ‘save country from Umno rule’

Malaysia’s elder statesman will defend his seat of Langkawi in the coming general election, but won’t say if he would be PM a third time if his new political alliance wins.

12 Oct 2022 - 1:43PMvideocam

Malaysia’s former PM Mahathir Mohamad says he will defend his seat of Langkawi. Photo: AFP

Explainer | Malaysia’s Umno faces fierce fight for Malay and youth vote as polls near

Analysts say it might be a ‘tall order’ for any group to win a supermajority this time, given the larger number of parties and coalitions in the fight.

12 Oct 2022 - 1:45PMvideocam

Voters queue up to cast their votes in Malaysia’s Sabah state on September 26, 2020. File photo: AP

Malaysia PM dissolves parliament, paving way for snap polls amid monsoon season

PM Ismail Sabri’s decision, endorsed by the king, comes despite pleas from the opposition to hold the polls after the November monsoon season.

12 Oct 2022 - 1:45PMvideocam

Malaysia cuts spending, touts ‘careful, flexible’ stance amid global turmoil

Finance minister says world’s geopolitics and fall in economic growth mean all countries, not just Malaysia, must be prepared for any eventuality.

7 Oct 2022 - 7:26PMvideocam

Malaysia gears for election-friendly budget with smaller deficit

Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob final budget on Friday before a looming election offers a rare opportunity to win over voters with spending proposals.

5 Oct 2022 - 4:05PM

Shoppers wear masks at a market, amid the pandemic in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Photo: Reuters/File

What Malaysia’s attitude to Thor and Mat Kilau says about its polls

Ban on films part of broader crackdown on activity deemed offensive to conservative sensibilities of Malay-Muslim majority, in sign polls could be called soon.

30 Sep 2022 - 9:00AM

Voters at a voting centre on the outskirts of Malacca, Malaysia in November 2021.
The crackdowns appear to be escalating as the country inches closer to national polls that need to be called by September 2023. Photo: AP

Respite for Malaysia’s ‘court cluster’ as Umno boss Zahid Hamidi acquitted

Zahid, an ally of former leader Najib Razak, faces a second corruption trial but his acquittal in one of two trials is relief for Umno as it eyes a return to power after its historic loss in the watershed 2018 election.

23 Sep 2022 - 6:10PM

Malaysia’s Anwar: We have ‘fair chance’ to win polls even without Mahathir

The opposition leader said his three-party alliance still has strong support, while there is infighting and graft within PM Ismail Sabri’s administration.

23 Sep 2022 - 9:15AMvideocam

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Ismail Sabri Yaakob

Ismail Sabri Yaakob was appointed as Malaysia's ninth prime minister following the resignation of Muhyiddin Yassin on August 16. A lawyer by training, Ismail Sabri's ascendancy will reclaim the position for his party, Umno, three years after a shock election loss.

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18 Jan 1960

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last updated:

7 October, 2024