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Perikatan Nasional

Perikatan Nasional
The latest news and top stories on Perikatan Nasional (PN). A Malaysian-based political coalition, PN is dedicated to political governance and replacing the previously governing Pakatan Harapan. Its main areas of focus include upholding the Malaysian Constitution, advocating for national unity and engaging in opposition politics.
A police stands guard between supporters of Barisan Nasional and Pakatan Harapan in Malaysia in 2022. Photo: Reuters
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Can Malaysia’s unity government survive a major BN win in state polls?

A strong showing by the Malay-led bloc in the coming polls could pressure Anwar into calling for an early general election, analysts say.

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Malaysia’s Johor election campaign begins as federal allies clash

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‘No DAP’: could Johor state election disrupt Malaysia’s unity coalition?

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Malaysia’s fight for Malay votes becomes a multiparty scrum

Five Malay parties, one electorate. Strip away ‘the logos and personalities’ and is there really any difference between them?

Malaysian voters show their fingers dipped in ink after voting in the last general election in 2022. Photo: Bernama/dpa
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Malaysia’s opposition bloc in turmoil as PAS cuts ties with Bersatu

The Islamist party’s break with Muhyiddin Yassin’s Bersatu guts the Perikatan Nasional coalition with key elections looming.

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Second snap state poll in Malaysia signals cracks in Anwar’s coalition

The state’s snap poll follows Johor’s dissolution, exposing local rivalries that could undermine the prime minister’s federal coalition.

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Malaysia’s new university rules rekindle multilingualism debate

The decision to allow new admission pathways to public universities has triggered concern about the future of Malay-medium education.

Students sit the Malaysian Certificate of Education (SPM) examination. Photo: Shutterstock
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Malaysia’s Umno banks on Johor state election to lure Malay votes in stronghold

The Umno-led BN coalition defends its decision not to partner with PH in Johor, saying the election is to win the voters’ mandate again.

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Snap polls in Malaysia’s Johor set up clash between Anwar’s ruling allies

The state contest is set to pit federal partners PH and BN against each other despite their power-sharing pact in Putrajaya.

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Spoiler alert: why Malaysia’s Anwar should be wary of Rafizi’s Bersama party

Bersama may not have political clout to bring down the prime minister but may chip away support among his reformist base, analysts say.

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Rafizi Ramli greets attendees after announcing a takeover of Bersama on Sunday. Photo: X/Rafizi Ramli
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Between hope and reality – Umno’s plan to go solo a test of political waters

The party says a solo bid can help it win up to 60 seats in the next election and give it leverage to decide on coalition partners.

A United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) flag waves outside the party headquarters in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Photo: EPA-EFE
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From Malaysia’s book bans to Iran war, Anwar’s reform agenda faces sternest test

Anwar’s government has tilted to the right in recent years in a move to win the support of Malay voters, analysts say.

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State-level rebellion in Malaysia’s Negeri Sembilan tests Anwar’s coalition

Umno-led Barisan Nasional claims to have a simple majority after teaming up with opposition lawmakers amid an attempt to overthrow the ruler.

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Malaysia’s Anwar chats with US Muslim streamer – is it a populist move?

Anwar spoke with Sneako about issues ranging from Malaysia’s multi-religious society and Israel to the ‘very condescending’ American mindset.

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim speaks with American streamer Sneako on a wide range of issues in Putrajaya on Friday. Photo: Kick/Sneako
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Deal or no deal? Malaysia-US trade pact in turmoil after minister ‘misspeaks’

First, a minister called the deal dead. Then his ministry backtracked. Now the opposition is demanding answers.

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US President Donald Trump and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim pictured in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, last October. Photo: AP
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In Malaysia, Muhyiddin’s corruption trial opens with a fight over TikTok

A former PM, a landmark corruption case – and the prosecution’s opening evidence is a pair of TikTok videos the defence says cannot stand.

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In Malaysia, civil war erupts between key opposition leaders ahead of poll

Bersatu, a party in the PN alliance, is riven by a succession fight between its two top leaders ahead of the next general election.

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‘Dominated by non-Malays’: study on elected Kuala Lumpur mayor spurs race debate

Critics slam the study as a ‘naive and misguided’ move by Minister Hannah Yeoh that would worsen the country’s ‘cultural war’.

Participants hold the national flag during Independence Day celebrations in Putrajaya, Malaysia, on August 31, 2025. Photo: EPA
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Will young Malaysians play a key role in next election through swing votes?

Gen Z voters are more concerned about practical policies than party ideology, analysts say.

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Malaysia’s opposition thrown into uncertainty as Muhyiddin quits as PN chairman

The former prime minister’s exit follows months of infighting within Perikatan Nasional and a bitter power struggle between Bersatu and PAS.

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Malaysia’s Perlis state in turmoil after chief minister’s shock resignation

Mohd Shukri Ramli resigned due to health reasons amid a withdrawal of support from eight PN state assemblymen.

Mohd Shukri Ramli resigned as chief minister of Perlis amid party sackings. Photo: Facebook/Mohd Shukri Ramli
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Malaysian PM’s aide quits over hospital contractor letter row

Shamsul Iskandar resigns over controversial hospital contractor letter sparking debate and ethical concerns in Anwar’s administration.

Shamsul Iskandar (left), is pictured beside Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. Photo: Handout
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