Quite simple, really. Nothing sophisticated. Very tribal, in fact.

“If anything, the release of more than a dozen of ISA detainees announced by the newly sworn-in sixth Prime Minister marked the return of Mahathirism as this was exactly what Mahathir did when…

(Reuters) PUTRAJAYA (Malaysia) - FORMER Malaysian premier Mahathir Mohamad has rejoined the main ruling party, the prime minister said on Saturday, a day after his beleaguered successor stepped down.…

Though Najib announced with high spirit that 13 ISA detainees are released immediately, plus the ban on two opposition publications is lifted with immediate effect, my response is "SO WHAT"!…

It could be late by now, but we should all be made aware of a potentially deadly campaign by Najib brewing behind the scene, much of the campaign has already been executed with success.

The arrival of our 'new' Prime Minister is generating much heat on the ground. Along with it is the uncertain global economic and financial challenges that threatens to dim-out the lights of…

People are not stupid. They read in between the lines almost as well as they read body language. UMNO’s attempts to sooth the resentment of the minorities have been rejected time and again…

By Shannon Teoh, The Malaysian Insider There was no let up in Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's attack on Datuk Seri Najib Razak's first day as prime minister with the opposition leader finding…

A 3-0 wipeout could result in the opposition alliance being subjected to unprecedented pressure from BN. BN leaders are hoping to apply enough pressure on PR members in the next few months to…

While Najib is making the same promises himself, there is little question that he is cut from the same cloth as the Umno delegates who gave a standing ovation to the latest additions to the Malaysian…

(The Straits Times) - Former premier Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad is conspicuously back on the political scene. He flew in from London to attend the swearing-in of Datuk Seri Najib Razak as Prime Minister…

The Straits Times - New Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak yesterday started his first day on the job on a high note as he announced popular measures and reached out to marginalised Malaysians.

By P. Waytha MoorthyHindraf - Chairman The release of 13 ISA detainees is nothing but a ploy to win the hearts of the people in the 3 by elections.

(The Star) - Postal voting for the three by-elections in Batang Ai, Bukit Selambau and Bukit Gantang has begun.

Translated by DOMINIC LOH/Sin Chew Daily UMNO deputy president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said, among the three by-elections, Bukit Selambau was the toughest fight for BN, while Batang Ai the most…

MALAYSIA'S new Prime Minister Najib Razak announced the release of 13 people held under tough security laws and revoked a ban on two newspapers in his first act after taking office on Friday.

Driving back from two afternoon ceremah's in Bukit Gantang, I get an sms that the new PM is magnanimously releasing 13 from Kem Kamunting.

Everyone knows whenever there’s a change to the premiership not only political landscape changes but also the stock-market landscape. When Mahathir called it a day in 2003 almost immediately his…

(The Star) - Former Perak Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Mohammad Nizar Jamaluddin succeeded in his bid to get leave from High Court for a judicial review challenging the legitimacy of his successor.

To Najib Razak the Malaysian premiership may feel like a birthright. By Thomas Bell, Telegraph.co.uk

By Baradan Kuppusamy, The Malaysian Insider The big announcement that PKR strategist Saifuddin Nasution has promised Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will announce on Saturday probably concerns the defection…

Today, we take a peek into a briefing session for the wives of foreign diplomats who have just set foot in Malaysia. This briefing session is to help these wives of foreign diplomats to better…

Media statement by DAP National Publicity Secretary and MP for Petaling Jaya Utara Tony Pua in Bukit Gantang on Friday, 3rd April 2009:The DAP congratulates Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak's…

DAP bercadang supaya satu jawatankuasa khas ditubuhkan untuk membuat siasatan dan membersihkan segala tuduhan ke atas Perdana Menteri yang baru mengangkat sumpah dan membawa imej bukan sendirinya dan…

Opposition members fear Mr. Najib's rise could signal a return to the days of Mahathir Mohammad, who ruled Malaysia with a firm hand for 22 years. That could mean a crackdown on dissent and less…

In an earlier case, a company the opposition claimed was linked to Razak Baginda, an adviser to Mr Najib, was paid juicy fees for services provided over a contract for the purchase of French…

By Shannon Teoh, The Malaysian Insider PKR de facto leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is back in town and promises a big announcement in his ceramah tomorrow night that "is directly or indirectly…

Four nations were blacklisted as uncooperative tax havens after G-20 leaders declared the age of banking secrecy was over and said they would no longer tolerate shady havens draining away badly needed…

Najib Razak looks set to initiate aggressive political and economic reforms, but change could be slow and difficult as the country faces one of its toughest tests.

An old boy of Malvern College will be sworn in as prime minister of Malaysia on Friday amid opposition fears that he will launch a crackdown on dissentBy Thomas Bell, South East Asia…