After state election setbacks, Malaysia’s DAP weighs future in PM Anwar’s Cabinet

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1. Thu, 6 August 2026

   1 report
   • Channel News Asia05:50first to reportedited after publishing
     After state election setbacks, Malaysia’s DAP weighs future in PM Anwar’s Cabinet

     previouslyTo quit Cabinet or not? Malaysia’s DAP ‘at crossroads’ ahead of crucial party congress

     Democratic Action Party delegates will decide on Aug 16 whether its ministers should resign from Malaysia’s unity government. The outcome could result in a snap general election, party members and observers say.

2. Thu, 13 August 2026

   1 report
   • Bloomberg Politics09:55
     Key DAP Chapter Vows Support for Anwar’s Government Before Vote

     One of the biggest chapters of the Democratic Action Party has pledged support for Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s government until the end of its term ahead of a crucial vote on Sunday.

3. Fri, 14 August 2026

   1 report
   • Channel News Asia03:25
     ‘High-stakes weekend’ for PM Anwar’s PH as DAP, PKR hold crucial party congresses

     Malaysia's Parti Keadilan Rakyat and Democratic Action Party face difficult questions following recent electoral setbacks. The outcomes of their congresses could have significant ramifications for PM Anwar’s grip on power, say party members and observers.

4. Sat, 15 August 2026

   2 reports
   • Channel News Asia06:20
     At PKR congress, Anwar vows wider graft crackdown and cites king’s backing

     On the back of three consecutive dismal state election results, Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim maintains that he will continue to do the “right thing” even at the expense of political cost.

   • South China Morning Post07:47
     Malaysia’s Anwar vows to boost anti-corruption drive after state poll defeats

     Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said he would speed up the pace of reforms and strengthen an anti-corruption drive as he sought to rebuild public support after a string of electoral defeats and party departures. Anwar acknowledged shortcomings by his administration that had led to frustration among Malaysians. While the economy grew 6 per cent last quarter and unemployment was low, Anwar said he “won’t deny” that Malaysians faced higher living costs. “The economic numbers are not...

5. Sun, 16 August 2026

   6 reports
   • freemalaysiatoday.com03:42
     Aminuddin accepts responsibility for PKR’s Negeri Sembilan polls defeat

     The Negeri Sembilan PKR chief says he agrees with the calls by six Negeri Sembilan PKR divisions for him to step down from the post.

   • freemalaysiatoday.com04:28
     DAP should stay in govt, but reassess ties with Anwar, says delegate

     Sangeet Kaur Deo says DAP should stay in the federal government ‘for now’ because the party needs time to rebuild trust and confidence.

   • Channel News Asia09:14
     Malaysia’s DAP votes overwhelmingly to stay on in Cabinet, offering reprieve to PM Anwar

     Nearly nine in 10 voted at the Democratic Action Party’s congress for its ministers to remain in the Cabinet, averting a pullout that could have posed a threat to PM Anwar Ibrahim's administration and even forced snap polls.

   • Channel News Asia11:01
     Anwar pledges reforms, reaffirms needs-based policies at party congress after electoral setbacks

     Parti Keadilan Rakyat president Anwar Ibrahim hit back at accusations of unfairness in allocating funding to opposition-held areas. He also said cooperation with Barisan Nasional at the federal level must be guided by the interests of Malaysians and the country.

   • South China Morning Post12:33
     In Malaysia, DAP’s vote to stay in Anwar’s alliance secures stability – but at what cost?

     A crucial ally of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s ruling alliance voted on Sunday to stay in government, giving him breathing room after months of uncertainty over whether the biggest party in the coalition would remain in cabinet. But the Democratic Action Party’s (DAP) decision also raises the stakes for its own political survival. Analysts warn that the party risks further erosion of its credibility unless it can unless it makes sure to push through concrete reforms before the...

   • Al Jazeera English21:23
     Anwar Ibrahim: Malaysia between the superpowers

     Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim joins Sreenivasan Jain on justice, trade, and a middle power holding superpowers to account.

6. Mon, 17 August 2026

   4 reports
   • South China Morning Post09:12
     Malaysia to scrap 55-year-old university law, but will campus reform follow?

     Malaysia may finally scrap the university law that generations of students have blamed for stifling campus dissent, but activists and academics say the harder fight will be over what comes next. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has promised to abolish the Universities and University Colleges Act 1971, better known by its Malay acronym AUKU, a law that has long sat at the centre of arguments over how much freedom Malaysian students should have to protest, organise and challenge university...

   • thestar.com.my11:19
     Let the current unity government go its full term, says LDP chief

     KOTA KINABALU: The people should give the federal unity government the opportunity to complete its full term before the next general election is held, says Datuk Chin Su Phin said.

   • thestar.com.my11:47
     Key institutional, economic reforms need to be implemented as soon as possible, says Gobind

     PETALING JAYA: Institutional and economic reforms that are already in the works need to be implemented as soon as possible, says Gobind Singh Deo.

   • thestar.com.my17:48
     Pakatan leaders to meet to discuss outcomes of PKR congress, DAP conference, says Fahmi

     PUTRAJAYA: Pakatan Harapan leaders will hold a meeting soon to discuss several matters identified following the PKR national congress and DAP party conference, including efforts to accelerate reforms and address violations of the law and major scandals.

7. Wed, 19 August 2026

   2 reports
   • Bloomberg Politics04:34
     Malaysia Raises Concerns Over US-Backed Philippine Military Base

     Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim pledged to bolster the country’s defenses, citing concerns over a US-backed Philippine military outpost just miles from Malaysia’s eastern state of Sabah.

   • freemalaysiatoday.com23:37
     BN must secure Malay support before going solo, says think tank head

     Ilham Centre's Hisommudin Bakar says BN's challenge is wooing young Malays – a segment from which PN has enjoyed strong support.

8. Sat, 22 August 2026

   1 report
   • South China Morning Post00:00
     Malaysia’s Anwar traded reform for power. Now Umno wants it all

     The roar from thousands of People’s Justice Party (PKR) delegates gathered at a grand convention centre in Melaka last weekend exuded all the confidence expected of a party leading Malaysia’s government. The past three years have been the culmination of more than two decades of struggle for PKR, with it finally achieving its long-held goal of installing leader Anwar Ibrahim as prime minister and wielding the power to push through reforms. Yet beneath the confident facade lurks a ruling party...

9. Sun, 23 August 2026

   2 reports
   • scmp.com00:00
     In Malaysia, voter anger fuels a third force against Anwar

     Barely three months old, Rafizi Ramli’s breakaway party is already siphoning crucial votes away from Anwar Ibrahim’s coalition.

   • South China Morning Post00:00
     In Malaysia, voter anger fuels a third force against Anwar

     Malaysian politics runs on grudges and few illustrate that better than the one nursed by Rafizi Ramli. A year after losing the deputy presidency of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s People’s Justice Party (PKR), he has built a vehicle for the disaffected, aimed squarely at the coalition of which he was once part. Parti Bersama Malaysia – or Bersama, meaning “together” – is barely three months old under its new leadership, yet it has already rattled Malaysia’s governing alliance. Taken over in...

10. Mon, 24 August 2026

    2 reports
    • freemalaysiatoday.com07:28
      Umno Youth leaders to attend PAS Youth congress

      Dr Akmal Saleh says he has given his commitment to attend after receiving an invitation from his PAS counterpart.

    • freemalaysiatoday.com08:09
      I’ve no intention of rejoining PKR, says Zuraida

      The former PKR vice-president says she has no plans to respond to Anwar Ibrahim’s call for party veterans to return.

11. Tue, 25 August 2026

    1 report
    • South China Morning Post10:30
      Can Anwar’s call for ‘freer’ filmmaking help ease Malaysia’s censorship rules?

      Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has urged the country’s filmmakers to think more freely, even as recent censorship battles show how tightly the state still controls what can reach the screen. Anwar said an industry forced to repeatedly seek official approval for individual scenes could not become more creative or competitive, calling for fewer restrictions on filmmakers at a time when Malaysian productions were outperforming Hollywood titles at home. But his remarks came less than six...

12. Wed, 26 August 2026

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    • freemalaysiatoday.com14:50
      Don’t gag students, give them space to express their views, PM tells varsities

      Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says universities should not restrict critical thinking and fresh ideas.

13. Thu, 27 August 2026

    2 reports
    • Bloomberg Politics02:15
      Malaysia’s Anwar Said to Mull Later Election Date After Setbacks

      Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is looking to push back national elections until the second half of next year, people familiar with the matter said, as state poll defeats and soured partnerships reveal his political vulnerability.

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      • South China Morning Post27 Aug, 04:12their copy
    • thestar.com.my19:35
      Saravanan confirms he will be charged at KL court tomorrow

      PETALING JAYA: Datuk Seri M. Saravanan has confirmed that he is the former minister who will be charged with corruption tomorrow.

14. Fri, 28 August 2026

    6 reports
    • freemalaysiatoday.com00:00
      Mistrust poses hurdles for PH-Bersatu tie-up in Melaka

      Analysts say PH supporters would find it hard to back Bersatu due to its role in bringing down the federal and state governments in 2020.

    • freemalaysiatoday.com00:30
      Stop dodging accountability for Tabung Haji failures

      The refusal of the Umno and PAS leaderships to confront this truth seems to be a political strategy to preserve support, even at the expense of Muslims' economic interests.

    • theborneopost.com12:27
      Budget 2027: Govt to provide allowance to Form Six students, says Anwar

      BUKIT MERTAJAM (Aug 28): The government has agreed to allocate funds for an allowance for Form Six students under Budget 2027, which will be tabled in October, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Anwar, who is also Finance Minister, said the decision was made after taking into account that students at this level currentlyRead More

    • theborneopost.com12:34
      No place for bullying in schools, zero tolerance, says PM Anwar

      BUKIT MERTAJAM (Aug 28): Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has stressed that there must be no tolerance for bullying in schools, saying such behaviour has no place in efforts to nurture a knowledgeable, civilised and morally upright generation. He said students, teachers and all parties must work together to reject bullying and the cultureRead More

    • Channel News Asia15:53
      GE2025 backup candidate Firdaus Daud to take on grassroots duties in Kembangan, Faishal Ibrahim's former ward

      Mr Ahmad Firdaus Daud, who currently serves as second adviser in Punggol, is not new to grassroots work, says Speaker of Parliament Seah Kian Peng.

    • theborneopost.com23:01
      Muslims must be knowledgeable, resilient in facing complex world, says Deputy Premier

      LAWAS (Aug 29): Muslims need to become resilient and capable of exercising wise judgement in facing an increasingly complex world. According to Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan, Muslims today are confronted with mounting challenges including international conflicts, economic instability, cybersecurity threats, climate change, disinformation and rapid technological advancements. “We need to practiseRead More

15. Sun, 30 August 2026

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    • Channel News Asia08:02
      Malaysia PM Anwar unveils measures to tackle living costs, support local businesses

      Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has been under pressure to tackle higher living costs, even as the country's economy has outperformed most of its regional peers.

16. Wed, 2 September 2026

    1 report
    • malaysiakini.com15:05
      Rafizi: Release Azam probe report to counter claims TH investigation politically motivated

      'PM previously said 'within a few days', it's now been almost six months.'

17. Thu, 3 September 2026

    8 reports
    • freemalaysiatoday.com02:56
      Early GE16 ‘better’ but no rush, says BN

      BN chairman says it would be 'better' for GE16 to be held early, but remains non-committal on alliances for the next nationwide polls.

    • freemalaysiatoday.com03:32
      Convince non-Muslims that ummah unity not just for Malays, says PAS ulama chief

      Ahmad Yahaya says the party’s main challenge is combating the racial and political narratives that non-Muslims are exposed to.

    • freemalaysiatoday.com03:54
      Fearing return to bickering, Afnan says PAS-Umno unity can’t be seasonal

      PAS Youth chief says ties between the country's two largest Malay-Muslim parties must be based on the interests of Muslims, not political manoeuvring.

    • malaysiakini.com08:00
      Funding spat brews between Zahid's and Anwar's ministries

      Public dispute began on Monday with the rural and regional development minister venting his frustration.

    • malaysiakini.com09:55
      COMMENT | New political ground?: Negeri Sembilan results analysis Part 1

      State polls offer important insights into how Malaysian voting is changing and staying the same.

    • thestar.com.my11:58
      PAS Youth Chief calls for Malay-Muslim unity beyond elections

      The PAS Youth Council is set to organise the Himpunan Mega Penyatuan Ummah (Mega Ummah Unification Rally) as the climax of its ongoing initiative to unite the Malay-Muslim electorate.

    • malaysiakini.com12:10
      Zahid says BN open to earlier GE16, but ready to serve full term

      Coalition can use remaining time to strengthen its relevance, Umno chief says.

    • freemalaysiatoday.com15:13
      Time for PAS to lead with its own PM candidate, says youth leader

      PAS Youth delegate from Kedah, Ilyas Ahmad, says the Islamic party is deserving of a leading role in the federal government due to its clean record.

18. Fri, 4 September 2026

    2 reports
    • Bloomberg Politics04:32
      Malaysia’s Islamist Party Signals Alliance With Anwar’s Partners

      Malaysia’s biggest Islamist party signaled it’s open to joining forces with the country’s largest Malay party as the next general election comes into view, a potential alliance that could further threaten Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s grip on power.

    • Bloomberg Politics09:26
      Anwar’s Relations With Malaysia Deputy PM Zahid Are Said to Vastly Deteriorate

      Relations between Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and his ruling alliance partner Zahid Hamidi have deteriorated in recent weeks, according to people familiar with the matter, with the two men barely seen talking to each other.

19. Sat, 5 September 2026

    5 reports
    • Channel News Asia04:32
      Malaysia PM Anwar open to considering early GE, with DPM Zahid latest to call for snap polls

      Malaysia’s Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said on Thursday that it would be “better” for the 16th general election to be held early.

    • South China Morning Post07:04
      Malaysia’s PAS eyes new pecking order as it rekindles ties with Umno

      Malaysia’s biggest Islamist opposition party has used its annual convention to reopen the door to former rival Umno, while signalling that any reunion will come with a new pecking order as the party sets its sights on leading the federal government. The recalibration comes after a partnership involving Umno and the Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS) jointly toppled Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s coalition in Negeri Sembilan last month, weeks after Umno crushed Pakatan Harapan (PH) in Johor....

    • Anadolu Agency (AA)11:07
      Malaysian premier says calls for early general election to be considered

      Parliament is expected to reach its full term on Dec. 18, 2027

    • malaysiakini.com17:44
      DAP MP accuses Zahid's aide of shifting yardstick over RM2.14b road project spending

      Razlan's statement doesn't explain how additional funds were obtained - Chong.

    • malaysiakini.com18:20
      Ramkarpal hits back at PAS rep, says DAP consistently questioned Zahid's DNAA

      Mardhiyyah is ignorant of DAP's consistent stand on the matter, he says.

20. Sun, 6 September 2026

    2 reports
    • South China Morning Post05:40
      US denies it tried to influence Malaysia’s political leadership in 2014

      The US rejected a claim by Malaysia’s opposition Islamist party that Washington once sought to influence the country’s choice of political leadership, calling the allegation false. “The United States has never sought to decide Malaysia’s political leadership,” US embassy in Malaysia Charge d’Affaires David H. Gamble Jnr said in a statement on social media on Sunday. “Any account to the contrary is false.” Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS) president Abdul Hadi Awang said at the Islamist...

    • Channel News Asia12:50
      US rejects claim it sought to influence Malaysian politics

      PAS chief Abdul Hadi Awang claimed on Saturday that the US had offered to help the party topple Malaysia's government in 2014.

21. Mon, 7 September 2026

    1 report
    • South China Morning Post10:41
      PAS chief to face Malaysian police over claims US would help ‘topple’ government

      Malaysian police have contacted Islamist opposition leader Abdul Hadi Awang over his explosive claim that the United States once offered to help his party topple the government – an allegation Washington has flatly dismissed as false. The controversy erupted after Hadi told thousands of delegates at the Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS) congress in Kelantan on Saturday that American representatives had approached party leaders when Barack Obama visited Malaysia in 2014. Hadi’s political...

22. Wed, 9 September 2026

    1 report
    • Bloomberg Politics03:55edited after publishing
      Najib Said to Seek 1MDB Pardon as Anwar’s Coalition Resists

      previouslyNajib Said to Seek 1MDB Pardon as Anwar’s Coalition Pushes Back

      Malaysia’s jailed former premier Najib Razak is seeking another royal intervention in his corruption conviction linked to the multibillion dollar 1MDB scandal, according to people familiar with the matter, a move that’s drawn opposition from Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s coalition.

23. Thu, 10 September 2026

    6 reports
    • freemalaysiatoday.com03:37
      Akmal says PH drove Umno towards PAS

      Umno Youth chief says PH made the party choose between power and principles.

    • freemalaysiatoday.com04:11
      Wanita Umno draws 5 red lines for political cooperation

      Noraini Ahmad tells Umno assembly the party can work with any coalition partner but must not let its influence or grassroots voice erode.

    • Bloomberg Politics05:13
      UMNO Hopeful Malaysia Ex-PM Najib Will Secure Royal Pardon

      Malaysia’s former ruling party United Malays National Organisation is hopeful of a positive outcome from former Prime Minister Najib Razak’s latest bid for a royal pardon, party president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said.

    • South China Morning Post09:46
      Palace plot in Malaysia’s Negeri Sembilan entangles Umno leaders

      Malaysia’s Umno has been drawn deeper into a royal row in Negeri Sembilan, after the president of the dominant Malay nationalist party denied attending a meeting reportedly linked to a bid to remove the state’s ruler. The controversy has put the new Umno-led state government under pressure barely six weeks after taking office, reviving the same royal crisis that helped bring down its predecessor and force a snap election in August. The episode is particularly sensitive for Umno, which has...

    • freemalaysiatoday.com11:08
      Umno, PAS must start talks now if they want to cooperate in Perak, says delegate

      Perak Umno Youth delegate Ibnu Rasyeed Mat Isa says any seat-sharing deal must be fair and balanced, and not necessarily a 50-50 split.

    • freemalaysiatoday.com11:23
      Umno must be prepared to go solo in Kedah, says delegate

      Kedah Umno Youth delegate Aswad Amin says Umno does not need to wait for others to determine its future in the northern state currently governed by PAS.

24. Fri, 11 September 2026

    7 reports
    • South China Morning Post07:06edited after publishing
      Umno seeks early Malaysian election to cement conservative Malay bloc

      Malaysia’s once-dominant Umno party has given its clearest indication yet that it will break with the country’s current ruling alliance, after its president called on Friday for a general election to be held immediately. The call comes as the United Malays National Organisation deepens ties with opposition Islamist party the Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS), buoyed by recent state victories and growing talk of a new alignment to consolidate the Malay vote. “The time has come for the...

    • Channel News Asia09:04
      UMNO chief Zahid calls for 'immediate' GE16, takes apparent swipes at PM Anwar

      Speaking to thousands of party faithful at UMNO’s 2026 general assembly on Friday (Sep 11), party president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi also hinted at new political understandings with other parties.

    • thestar.com.my14:05
      Political cycle has come around to Umno, BN, says Hishammuddin

      KUALA LUMPUR: Umno leaders at all levels must ensure the party's political fortunes continue on an upward trajectory, says Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein.

    • thestar.com.my14:13
      Federal govt agrees in principle to increase Borneo parliamentary share, says PM Anwar

      KOTA KINABALU: The Federal Government has agreed in principle to increase Sabah and Sarawak's representation in Parliament to better reflect the spirit behind the formation of Malaysia, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

    • thestar.com.my14:21
      Umno’s struggle does not sideline other races, says Asyraf Wajdi

      KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia belongs to all Malaysians and Umno's upholding of Malay interests does not infringe the rights of other citizens, says Umno secretary-general Datuk Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki.

    • thestar.com.my14:38
      'Rule of law, not rule by law': Zahid urges institutional integrity

      KUALA LUMPUR: Umno has called for an end to the practice of using law enforcement agencies and national institutions as political tools.

    • thestar.com.my14:51
      Federal Government considering new revenue-sharing formula for Sarawak, says Anwar

      KOTA KINABALU: The federal government is considering a new revenue-sharing formula for Sarawak modelled on the spirit of Sabah's constitutional entitlement, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced on Friday (Sept 10).

25. Sat, 12 September 2026

    2 reports
    • Channel News Asia06:25
      Malaysia’s Islamist party PAS criticised over latest proposal to reserve Cabinet roles for Muslims

      A lawmaker has called the proposal “divisive”, while a major interfaith group raised constitutional concerns and framed it as part of a wider push by Parti Islam Se-Malaysia (PAS) for a theocratic Islamic state.

    • South China Morning Post13:28
      Will Malaysia’s Umno pull the plug on coalition partner PH?

      The political impasse in Malaysia’s government has regressed to a game of chicken, experts say, with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and the former ruling Umno party trading barbs and dares as pressure grows for snap polls with more than a year left to term. Relations between Anwar’s Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition and erstwhile rivals Umno have hit its lowest point since the two sides cut a deal to form a unity government in 2022, after a series of recent state polls that saw PH all but...

26. Sun, 13 September 2026

    1 report
    • Times of India17:51
      'Recognise new realities': Malaysian PM as Kerala cleric defends remarks

      Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim addressed religious scholars in Kozhikode, India. He emphasized the need to embrace modern technology and new scientific understanding. Ibrahim stressed protecting faith and moral values while acquiring knowledge and expertise. He received an excellence award from the Sheikh Abubacker Foundation. The Prime Minister also conveyed greetings from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

27. Mon, 14 September 2026

    3 reports
    • malaysiakini.com07:00
      COMMENT | Do non-Muslims participate in the cabinet? | Malaysiakini

      What we have is a pantomime of policymaking by non-Muslim ministers.

    • thestar.com.my20:41
      Remand order for five middlemen in vehicle ownership document forgery syndicate extended

      KUALA LUMPUR: The remand for five individuals acting as middlemen for a syndicate allegedly involved in falsifying vehicle ownership documents and bribing enforcement officers in Perak has been extended.

    • thestar.com.my21:37
      Moderate approach chosen over Umno issue to ensure govt remains stable, says Anwar

      KERALAM, INDIA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has chosen a moderate approach in handling differing views regarding the issue of cooperation with Umno within the unity government.

28. Tue, 15 September 2026

    4 reports
    • freemalaysiatoday.com03:00
      Sarawak needs you until 2030, PBB veteran tells Abang Jo

      Peter Minos also asks who would take over as Sarawak premier, saying Abang Johari Openg has set 'an extremely high' standard.

    • freemalaysiatoday.com03:30
      Realpolitik in white robes: the illusion of the Muslim unity rally

      For all its spiritual optics, the upcoming Umno-PAS rally remains an exercise in pure realpolitik.

    • Channel News Asia07:51
      ‘The situation is tense’: Why a rift is growing between Malaysia PM Anwar and deputy Zahid

      Amid public sparring between Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and his deputy Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, analysts and politicians say the brinkmanship is largely about keeping UMNO’s options open ahead of the next general election.

    • malaysiakini.com18:09
      SNAPSHOT | MA63 talks must be sincere, constructive: Musa; KL police propose KK Marts as public safety points | Malaysiakini

      What’s going on in the news today, with updates at 9am, 2pm, 6pm, and 9pm.

29. Wed, 16 September 2026

    4 reports
    • South China Morning Post05:52
      Malaysian councillor resigns after DAP remarks at Umno assembly

      A Malaysian city councillor has resigned over remarks he made about the Democratic Action Party (DAP) at the recent Umno general assembly. Permatang Pauh Umno division chief Mohd Zaidi Mohd Said’s resignation as a Seberang Perai city councillor took effect on Monday, according to a letter made public by state local government committee chairman Jason H’ng Mooi Lye on Wednesday. In the letter, Zaidi apologised for his remarks during the assembly in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday, where he...

    • Channel News Asia13:21
      Malaysia to invite Myanmar leader over Rohingya repatriation push

      "I invited him because I want to tell him that we can be friends and trade. We can accept Myanmar, but they must accept (its refugees) back," Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said.

    • Channel News Asia22:00
      Commentary: Why is UMNO calling for an 'immediate' GE? Look at the maths

      Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim can buy time if he can resist his deputy’s push for an immediate general election. But he still needs a solution, says Asian studies professor James Chin.

    • Channel News Asia22:00
      Commentary: UMNO chief Zahid seems sure the political winds have shifted in his favour

      Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim can buy time if he can resist his deputy’s push for an immediate general election. But he still needs a solution, says Asian studies professor James Chin.

30. Sat, 19 September 2026

    2 reports
    • freemalaysiatoday.com06:04
      Stay out of Sabah, Sarawak’s affairs, PAS info chief told

      Gagasan Rakyat vice-president Masiung Banah accuses Ahmad Fadhli Shaari of trying to sow enmity between the Bornean states and Putrajaya.

    • freemalaysiatoday.com06:55
      PH, Bersatu in talks for ‘PH Plus’ alliance in Melaka polls

      Melaka PH chairman says negotiations are being held based on decisions made by the coalition's presidential council.

31. Sun, 20 September 2026

    1 report
    • freemalaysiatoday.com01:30
      Loke’s decision may not quell DAP frustration, say analysts

      Political analysts contend that all five of the party’s ministers should have resigned to give it a better chance of retaining grassroots and Chinese support.

32. Mon, 21 September 2026

    2 reports
    • therakyatpost.com03:54
      Ridhuan Tee Says One DAP Resignation Is Not Enough, Then Called Them Enemies Of Islam

      Outspoken Malaysian Chinese Muslim convert and preacher, Ridhuan Tee Abdullah, called DAP's partial resignation "very obviously hypocritical," declared it haram to vote for them, and ended with one word: "harbi" — not infidel, but an enemy of Islam at war with the faith.

    • South China Morning Post09:00
      Will Anwar’s coalition in Malaysia implode amid Loke exit, Najib house arrest?

      Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has suffered a double whammy as his Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition scrambles to placate public outrage over disgraced ex-leader Najib Razak being granted house arrest and the shock resignation of his transport minister in protest against the royal clemency. But observers do not expect the administration, already reeling from PH defeats in two recent state elections as federal allies turned against the coalition, to implode just yet. Anwar and PH’s...