Commentary: What next for Malaysia’s opposition after split victories in state polls
WHAT NOW FOR BERSATU? Bersatu’s challenges are more existential. The party is a breakaway from the United Malays National Organisation…
Commentary: Cybertrooper activity in state elections marks irreversible trend in Malaysia politics
PN CYBERTROOPERS PN’s cybertroopers dominated Facebook and built most of their political campaigning around firebrand characters, particularly caretaker Chief Minister…
Commentary: Malaysia’s state elections – when referendum takes precedence over reformasi
PN’S MALAY REFERENDUM NARRATIVE PN further entrenched the image that it has replaced the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) as…
Acquittal sets stage for former Malaysia PM Muhyiddin to solidify leadership roles in Bersatu, PN, says analyst
Former Malaysian prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin will likely be increasingly vocal in the coming days as he seeks to reclaim…
Analysis: Strong state poll performance by Perikatan Nasional boosts stock for some PAS leaders, but obstacles lie ahead
SANUSI’S IMAGE BOOSTED PN won 33 out of the 36 seats contested in Kedah, an improvement from the 20 seats…
Poor showing at state polls may strain shaky relations for parties in Malaysia’s unity government
Najib is currently serving a 12-year jail sentence after being convicted of misappropriating RM42 million (US$9.1 million) belonging to SRC…
Malaysians want change, says opposition leader after Perikatan Nasional gains in state polls
An analyst that CNA spoke to said PN’s gains in the PH-BN states indicate not a desire for change by…
Counting underway in Malaysia state polls, unofficial results trickling in with no surprises yet
SINGAPORE: Counting is in progress in Malaysia’s six state elections after polling closed at 6pm on Saturday (Aug 12), with…
Hopes, frustration and resolve on display as voting kicks off to a slow start in Malaysian state polls
Speaking to reporters outside the school after casting his ballot papers, Mr Anwar urged residents across the six states to…
Negeri Sembilan’s Felda seats no longer a fixed deposit for UMNO-led BN in state polls
“Previously, Barisan Nasional had total support. I was formerly an UMNO leader myself. But now, that support has waned,” said…