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Why state polls this Saturday are pivotal to Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar's rule

In the past two weeks, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has zig-zagged across the country on an election campaign that pitched the appeal of political stability and his concept of a progressive government

The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2023

Malaysia charges politician with sedition over sultan remarks

Muhammad Sanusi MD Nor pleads not guilty, accuses government of stifling free speech as regional elections loom.

Al Jazeera · Jul 18, 2023

Malaysian PM Anwar faces crucial test of support in state polls next month

Less than a year after taking office, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim faces a critical first test in state elections next month that pits his government against a powerful Islamic opposition

The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2023

Malaysian party’s purge of senior leaders fortifies chief’s grip

Malaysia’s Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi strengthened his hold over one of the nation’s ruling parties after purging or sidelining senior leaders on Friday, but analysts say the move will do little to bolster his bloc’s popularity.

Bangkok Post · Jan 29, 2023

Malaysia's 15th General Election: How a less influential Islamic party becomes the largest one in parliament

Malaysia’s fifteenth general election, held in late November, is arguably the most historic in the country’s history. For the first time, no coalition managed to secure a parliamentary majority, resulting in a hung federal parliament.

The Conversation · Jan 4, 2023

Women ‘acting like men’ face jail in Malaysian state

A recent move by a Malaysian state to punish Muslim women for out-of-wedlock pregnancies and donning men’s clothing has drawn the ire of human rights activists.

Bangkok Post · Dec 15, 2022

Anwar’s Victory Not the Only Malaysian Shockwave

A dramatic rise in the Islamist vote in the Muslim-majority country is the biggest outcome of the election.

The News Lens · Dec 1, 2022

Divisive Islamic party won’t join Malaysia government

Malaysia’s Islamic party declined to join newly appointed Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s unity government.

Bangkok Post · Nov 27, 2022

Anwar Ibrahim: Things you need to know about Malaysia's 10th prime minister

KUALA LUMPUR: After days of political horse-trading and palace intrigue following Saturday’s election, Malaysia is finally set to unveil a new government.

The Times of India · Nov 25, 2022

Analysis-Gains for Malaysia's hardline Islamist party a challenge for new PM Anwar

Malaysia's new prime minister, Anwar Ibrahim, will be contending in parliament with a strengthened Islamist party that espouses a stricter interpretation of sharia Islamic law, a challenge to Anwar's vision of an inclusive society.

Reuters · Nov 25, 2022