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Reformist leader Anwar close to becoming Malaysia's next PM

Reformist opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim is close to becoming Malaysia’s new prime minister after a political party agreed to support a unity government following inconclusive elections

The Independent UK

Malaysian king searches for PM to end deadlock

Malaysia’s king has met lawmakers in a search for a prime minister with majority support after inconclusive general elections that saw the rise of Islamists sparked anxieties in the multiracial nation

The Independent UK

Malaysian polls see Islamist surge

Malaysia's election has not immediately resulted in a new government, but it has produced an instant winner -- political Islam.

Bangkok Post

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Disunity in Malaysia: King needs more time to choose next PM

The monarch fails to resolve the stalemate caused by Saturday’s election which delivered a hung parliament.

Al Jazeera

What do we know about talks to form a new Malaysian government?

The weekend election left the leading coalitions scrambling to secure a majority in a polarised political environment.

Al Jazeera

Spotlight on Malaysia's king to resolve election stalemate

Malaysia’s election uncertainty has deepened after a political bloc refused to support either reformist leader Anwar Ibrahim or rival Malay nationalist Muhyiddin Yassin as prime minister, three days after divisive polls produced no outright winner

The Independent UK

Malaysia's hung election crisis drags out as party dithers

Malaysia’s longest-ruling coalition says it has not decided which bloc to support after weekend elections left neither with enough seats to form a government on its own, and it would ask the nation’s king to give it more time

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Malaysia's Anwar seeks backing of old foes to form government as turmoil drags on

Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim sought backing from the graft-tainted incumbent coalition and his longtime rival to form a government, in a bid to gain an edge over opponent Muhyiddin Yassin, after an election delivered a hung parliament.

Reuters

Malaysia's political manoeuvring begins after indecisive election

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's political leaders scrambled on Sunday to secure support from rivals a day after a general election produced a hung parliament, with no coalition winning a parliamentary majority.

Bangkok Post

Malaysia's Muhyiddin gains backing for PM bid after indecisive election

Malaysia's former premier Muhyiddin Yassin secured backing from two political blocs on Sunday as he sought to form a new government after a general election produced a hung parliament, but he had yet to win the required majority.

Reuters

Two rival blocs race to form Malaysia's next government

The two biggest winners of Malaysia’s general elections are competing to hammer out alliances to form a government after the polls failed to produce a clear winner

The Independent UK

Anwar claims majority after vote, but rival does not concede

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim said on Sunday his coalition had mustered enough seats to form the country's next government after a hotly contested general election, potentially paving the way for him to become prime minister.

Bangkok Post

Malaysia faces hung Parliament with polls too close to call

Malaysia is heading for its first-ever hung Parliament as coalitions led by Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob, opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim and former premier Muhyiddin Yassin are poised to fail to win a majority, fueling political uncertainty in an economy on a fragile rebound.

Tribune News Service

Mahathir Mohamad: Ex-Malaysia PM loses seat in shock defeat

The 97-year-old elder statesman who twice led Malaysia suffered his first electoral defeat in 53 years.

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Malaysian election likely too close to call

KUALA LUMPUR: Coalitions led by Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob and opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim secured early leads in their respective strongholds on Saturday evening in a general election race that observers say will be too close to call.

Al Jazeera

Malaysians vote for ‘hope, stability’ in hotly contested election

People began queueing before polling stations opened, despite storms and drizzle, as three main coalitions vie for power.

The Independent UK

Malaysians vote in elections as old party, reformers clash

Malaysians have begun casting ballots in a tightly contested national election that will determine whether the country’s longest-ruling coalition can make a comeback after its electoral defeat four years ago

Reuters

Explainer-Key issues as Malaysians vote in close parliamentary election

Malaysians were voting on Saturday in a closely fought election pitting Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob against longtime opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim and former premier Muhyiddin Yassin.

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The Independent UK

Malaysia's political candidates make final pitches to voters

Malaysian political candidates are making their final pitches on the eve of national elections in an attempt to win over a divided electorate worried about the economy, rising costs of living and political turmoil that resulted in three prime ministers since the last polls in 2018

Al Jazeera

Malaysians look for leadership in ‘hold-your-nose’ election

After nearly three years of shaky governments, Malaysians want politicians who can ‘do the work’.

Al Jazeera

Infographic: All you need to know about Malaysia’s elections

Millions of Malaysians will elect the country’s 15th parliament and the prime minister for the next five years.

The Independent UK

What to know ahead of Malaysia's general elections

Malaysia’s general elections will take place Saturday, over a month after Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob dissolved Parliament and announced snap elections

Al Jazeera

Why Malaysia’s 2022 election is so difficult to predict

Malaysia holds its general election on Saturday with three leading coalitions vying for power and millions of new voters.

The Independent UK

At 97, Malaysia’s Mahathir makes last election hurrah

At 97, two-time former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad is back in the election race

The Independent UK

'We Can': Malaysia's Anwar in ultimate election bid to be PM

With a battle cry of “We Can,” Malaysia's reformist opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim has launched what could be his last chance to fulfill a 2-decade-long quest to become the country's next leader

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