Pakatan Harapan
All square after Malaysia’s state polls, but no smooth ride for Anwar’s unity government
[KUALA LUMPUR] The conclusion of elections in six states of Malaysia with widely expected results has signalled an end to political turbulence in the country. But analysts say that there is a rocky ro...
Malaysia state polls: PH and PN retain three states each in status quo result
MALAYSIA’S closely watched state polls have ended in a “3-3” status quo outcome between Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s unity government and the opposition alliance, Perikatan Nasional (PN).
Umno’s internal conflict a test to stability of Malaysia’s unity government
[KUALA LUMPUR] Given the outcome of the United Malays National Organisation’s (Umno) general assembly last month that saw a resolution passed on no-contest rules for the party’s two highest positions,...
Fixing economy will be real test for Anwar
MANY Malaysians were glad to see veteran politician Anwar Ibrahim finally securing the top job after 24 years of waiting. Now all eyes are on how the new prime minister will set the country’s directio...
Malaysian businesses hope new government will boost investor confidence
WITH Malaysia’s post-election political deadlock finally resolved, businesses are optimistic that the forming of a unity government will improve market sentiment and boost foreign investment.
Anwar to revitalise economy, fight corruption
[KUALA LUMPUR] Malaysia’s new prime minister Anwar Ibrahim says recovering the economy and fighting corruption are some of the priorities of his soon-to-be-formed Cabinet.
Impasse continues in Malaysia as King to hold meeting with fellow rulers
[KUALA LUMPUR] After another day passed with no progress on who would lead Malaysia’s next government, the King is set to meet with other Malay rulers at the Palace on Thursday (Nov 24) to seek their ...
Malaysia King to decide on next PM as no coalitions secure majority support
MALAYSIA’S King is stepping in to resolve a political deadlock, after no political coalition managed to secure the necessary alliances to form a government. The King will have an audience with 30 Memb...
Malaysia’s stock market, ringgit under pressure as Anwar, Muhyiddin tussle to form government
[KUALA LUMPUR] Malaysia’s stock market and ringgit endured a rough ride on Monday (Nov 21), the first trading day after a hotly contested 15th general election that led to the country’s first hung par...
Hung parliament in Malaysia; parties must submit name of lawmaker with majority support by 2pm on Monday
[KUALA LUMPUR] Political parties in Malaysia were busy trying to form a coalition government on Sunday (Nov 20) – a day after a fiercely contested general election – as the country woke up to a hung p...
