"More importantly, it needs to do its job as the opposition instead of constantly raising the spectre of toppling the government" (MalaysiaNow) - While it remains the coalition of choice for…

University of Tasmania’s James Chin says it does not reflect the future of Malaysian politics as most Malay voters still favour PN and PAS. (FMT) - Pakatan Harapan’s success in defending the…

Press freedom is not just about not arresting journalists or closing down publications but also about being able to write without fear of police knocking on your door. A. Kathirasen, FMT Two…

The prime minister, often seen as more of a friend to the West than his former boss, appears to have dialled back on pro-Palestine speeches. (MalaysiaNow) - Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is…

We might have serious doubts as to whether Anwar will own up to any of the changes that he has promised us, but when it comes to Hadi and Muhyiddin, we are not even sure if they intend to bring…

There is now more confidence that PH and UMNO together can pull-off the next general election. Its most likely, the ‘unity government’ will continue with business as usual without making any…

"PH's ability to secure a very respectable majority was because Umno voters voted not only for a DAP candidate, but also someone who is closely linked to Nga, which is very rare. We cannot…

According to expert, the PN machinery, especially Pas from Selangor, was seen as less enthusiastic about helping Bersatu to campaign for votes. (Sinar Daily) - The boycott movements initiated…

The biggest rise in support for Pakatan came from Malaysian-Indian voters, which registered a 10-point bump from 60% support in the state election to 70% in Saturday’s poll (MSN News) - The Kuala…

“Umno and Bersatu have done it before, and so can PAS. It is about employing strategies that do not alienate non-Malays.  (MMO) - Perikatan Nasional (PN) has reached a fork in its election…

"Voters are wiser, they will not accept politicians who use sentiments. A person's race is not important, but their contribution to the people, is what matters" (NST) - Politicians should be…

The KKB by-election might not be the last by-election that we will likely be seeing in the foreseeable future. For all we know, the KKB by-election itself will cause at least 2 or more by-elections…

Perikatan Nasional could not win enough votes to cause an upset, having already achieved the most number of Malay votes it could get in the last election. (The Vibes) - Non-Malay voters stood…

“PN had nothing much to offer except that (voting for PN would) show dissatisfaction towards the state and federal governments. I think this doesn’t carry enough weight for voters to back them.…

The PN chairman says the coalition accepts the choice made by the majority of Kuala Kubu Baharu voters to elect Pang Sock Tao of Pakatan Harapan. (FMT) - The Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election results…

Perikatan Nasional (PN) mendakwa meskipun Pakatan Harapan (PH) memenangi kerusi Pilihan Raya Kecil (PRK) Dewan Undangan Negeri (DUN) Kuala Kubu Bharu, jumlah undi diperoleh calon daripada Kerajaan…

Non-Malays continue to reject opposition, say observers. (The Vibes) - PAKATAN Harapan candidate Pang Sock Tao's victory in the Kuala Kubu Baharu (KKB) state seat in Selangor is evidence that…

Yesterday, Kuala Kubu Baru voters went to the ballots again for the second time in less than a year after the death of Pakatan Harapan's Lee Kee Hiong in March. (MMO) - Her successor…

PAS secretary general Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan is in hot soup after being accused of slandering Prime Minister (PM) Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, according to a police report filed by the Perak…

Pakatan Harapan (PH) retained the Kuala Kubu Baharu (KKB) state seat when its candidate Pang Sock Tao won the by-election today with a majority of 3,869 votes. (MMO) - The former press…

Pilihan Raya Kecil (PRK) Dewan Undangan Negeri (DUN) Kuala Kubu Baharu menyaksikan undian awal polis dan tentera memihak kepada Pakatan Harapan (PH) berbanding Pilihan Raya Negeri (PRN) tahun…

The Perikatan Nasional (PN) main operations room in Bandar Baru Batang Kali exudes a solemn air, devoid of the usual buzz of party supporters. (NST) - Checked by the New Straits Times as of…

Pakatan Harapan has won the by-election for the Kuala Kubu Baharu state seat in Selangor, claims Umno secretary-general Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki. (FMT) - Cheers of ‘Pang Sock Tao’ and ‘unity…

With the coalition government comprising various parties, economist Jomo Kwame Sundaram says the bigger issue is keeping Putrajaya together. (FMT) - The current federal administration is unable…

“People would be more convinced that these anti-corruption efforts are genuine if they were accompanied by institutional reforms.” (CNA) - Malaysia’s anti-corruption crackdown is turning into a…

PAS deputy president Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man said that Perikatan Nasional (PN) is yet to decide on its prime minister candidate, but Bersatu, a member party of the PN announced that it is…

The think tank also noted the perceived underperformance of Hulu Selangor MP Mohd Hasnizan Harun and state assemblymen in the parliamentary constituency, namely Muizzuddeen Mahyuddin (Hulu Bernam)…

The results of the Kuala Kubu Baharu state assembly by-election are expected to be announced at about 9pm tonight. (NST) - This, said EC deputy chairman Professor Azmi Sharom, was estimated…

A government worth its salt should find ways to promote press freedom. Not seek means to curb it.  (TMI) - IN defending Malaysia’s recent press freedom ranking drop in the 2024 World Press…

The suit alleges that Rosmah Mansor and Shabnam Naraindas Daswani misappropriated the funds to purchase jewellery, handbags and other items. (FMT) - 1MDB, SRC International Sdn Bhd and nine local…

Malaysian Anti-Corruption Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki will continue to serve as the country's top graft buster. (NST) - In a statement, Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Mohd…

A spokesman says the community feels marginalised by Pakatan Harapan. (MalaysiaNow) - A Perikatan Nasional (PN) spokesman for Indians in Kuala Kubu Baharu is confident that the growing…

7,273 Indian voters will be casting their ballots in the Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election tomorrow. (FMT) - On most days in Kuala Kubu Baharu, the weather is unpredictable: extreme heat in the…

"Apa yang kita langgar... mungkin ada kesalahan pada peringkat undang-undang kecil parti yang tertakluk bawah Jabatan Pendaftaran Pertubuhan (RoS). Oleh itu, isu kekosongan kerusi sebagaimana…

"Kalau betul kita buat kesalahan, patutnya dilaporkan sekarang bukan tunggu selepas pilihan raya. Maksudnya kalau dia menang, tak ada masalah. (Berita Harian) - Setiausaha Agung DAP, Anthony…

UMNO loyalists in Selangor have been reminded ahead of the Kuala Kubu Baharu (KKB) by-election tomorrow (May 10) not to repeat the fate of the party which finally lost its political power in…

A potential 1MDB like scandal waiting to happen Murray Hunter In the wake of prime minister Anwar Ibrahim’s launch of the National Anti-Corruption Plan, one of the major avenues where…