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Umno (Malaysia)

The latest news and top stories on Umno. A prominent Kuala Lumpur based political party, Umno (United Malays National Organisation) is Malaysia’s oldest national political party, founded in 1946. Its primary mission is to uphold Malay nationalism, the dignity of the Malay race, the religion of Islam and protect Malay culture. Historically a dominant force in Malaysian politics, Umno was the leading party of the Barisan Nasional coalition, governing Malaysia from independence in 1957 until 2018. The party played a fundamental role in the nation’s independence movement.

Umno (Malaysia)

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.

Malaysia’s Umno pulled into royal row ahead of Johor vote

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

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Pakatan Harapan and Barisan Nasional might find it easier to compete locally and maintain a lukewarm federal alliance.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Malaysian ex-ministers resign from Anwar’s party, snap election rumoured

Rafizi Ramli and Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad resigned from cabinet last year after losing leadership posts in internal party elections.

In Malaysia, ex-ministers challenge Anwar’s attempt to project strength

Rafizi and Nik Nazmi are holding an event to announce a new ‘political direction’ on the same day as Anwar’s party meets.

Malaysia’s Umno marks 80th anniversary with show of Malay political power

The party held its celebrations in the Johor palace where it was founded, signalling it is back on track ahead of coming state polls.

Malaysian state in political crisis after Umno pulls support for chief minister

The Negeri Sembilan spat has shone the spotlight on increasingly fragile ties within Prime Minister Anwar’s coalition government.

Graft and gridlock: in Anwar’s Malaysia, reformist cracks widen

Malaysia’s prime minister can’t pass his own reform bills. His coalition appears to be cracking – and time is running out.

Malaysia’s ex-PM Mahathir in hospital after a fall at home – ‘he was conscious’

Mahathir, 100, fell when he was walking from the balcony to his living room in his home in Kuala Lumpur.

Flag flak: upside-down display turns Malaysia on its head

A Chinese shop owner’s accidental error has been seized upon by Malay hardliners, leading some to say ‘it’s never about the flag’.

Is Singapore’s parliament tame? WP’s Pritam Singh says it’s just ‘pragmatic’

In a radio interview, the Workers’ Party chief argues that MPs are serious about issues and not debating for political effect.

Anwar’s big surprise? Malaysians sceptical over ‘tribute’ teaser post

Malaysia’s prime minister posted a cryptic ‘Coming Soon’ message on social media on Monday, stirring speculation about what it could mean.

Opinion | Can Malaysia’s unity government survive a state poll fight?