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Upcoming state polls in Johor, Negeri Sembilan a likely preview of Malaysia’s national elections

Beyond state elections, the coalition of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is also contending with pressures building beneath the surface.
Opinion & Features
POLITICS THAT MATTER

Malaysia’s stability dividend faces its next test as state elections loom

Malaysia's Sultan Ibrahim (right) met with PM Anwar (centre) at the national palace, with the chief secretary to the government Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar (left) present.
Asean Business

Malaysia’s Anwar meets with king amid talk of early elections, as tensions in ruling alliance deepen

Resolutions pushing for a full pardon and demanding justice for Najib were the “hottest topic” submitted by the party’s 191 divisions ahead of its annual assembly.
International

Malaysia’s Umno to press for Najib’s release but to stay in coalition

The deputy premier this week told the media that the party would remain with the government until the next general election.
International

Malaysia closes deputy PM’s graft case ahead of key party meet

A reduction in Najib’s 12-year prison sentence for crimes related to troubled state fund 1Malaysia Development by half earlier this year triggered a public backlash against Anwar and his government.
International

Malaysia’s Umno vows to resume fight for jailed Najib’s freedom

The shorter jail term means Najib, who’s been in prison since August 2022, is expected to complete his sentence in August 2028, and he could be out on parole for good behaviour in August 2026.
International

Former Malaysia King cuts Najib’s jail term to 6 years

Bernama reported that the prosecution made the request to halt the case against Ahmad Zahid as they wanted to investigate the case in depth.
International

Malaysia drops corruption charges against DPM Ahmad Zahid

Analysts said the upcoming state elections in six states in Malaysia will be a real test on Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s influence within the party.
Asean Business

Umno’s internal conflict a test to stability of Malaysia’s unity government

This is the first time Tengku Zafrul Aziz , who is Umno’s Kota Raja division committee member and treasurer for Umno Selangor, has publicly spoken about his plan to step up his political game plan.
Asean Business

Malaysian trade minister Zafrul guns for Umno supreme council seat

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