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PKR has approved temporary leave for Deputy President Nurul Izzah Anwar, with Vice-President Saifuddin Nasution taking interim charge of her responsibilities following the 2026 National Congress.
PKR's secretary-general has cautioned the party not to become complacent following its ascent to government, insisting the reform agenda remains incomplete and members must avoid resting on past achievements.
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Malaysia's economy is outperforming regional peers with 5.8% growth, yet political turmoil dominates headlines as the ruling coalition loses ground in state elections and faces rising pressure for early ballots.
Negeri Sembilan's new Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim aims to complete his state cabinet composition by Friday, pending approvals from party leadership and the Yang Dipertuan Besar. The government will include both BN and PN representatives.
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Perikatan Nasional and Barisan Nasional secured enough seats to form Negeri Sembilan's new government. PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang says the result reflects voter support for unity and welfare-focused governance.
Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional have secured a two-thirds majority in Negeri Sembilan's state election, with BN winning 18 seats and PN taking seven, paving the way for coalition government formation.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's legal representatives have given PAS deputy president Tuan Ibrahim a 48-hour deadline to respond to defamation allegations, threatening court action if the matter remains unresolved.
BN chairman Zahid Hamidi suggests that Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional could harmonise their electoral manifestos if voters grant either coalition the mandate to govern.
Barisan Nasional has moved to quash speculation about friction within Malaysia's ruling coalition, with party leadership affirming a steady working relationship with Perikatan Nasional as both blocs prepare for the Negeri Sembilan state election.
Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has publicly addressed the party's internal upheaval, alleging that former deputy president Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin attempted to orchestrate his removal from the leadership position.
Former Umno Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin suggests Zahid Hamidi may sustain backing for Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim even as Barisan Nasional-Perikatan Nasional gains bargaining power, prioritising coalition stability.
Barisan Nasional's Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir has rebutted Amanah vice-president Datuk Mahfuz Omar over demands for ministerial departures, instructing him to pursue his ambitions directly with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Wawasan president Hamzah Zainudin has publicly rebuked Muhyiddin Yassin, reminding the former prime minister that he would not have achieved the top job without backing from PAS and UMNO—highlighting festering tensions within Malaysia's fractured political landscape.
Pakatan Harapan's youth faction has intensified political tensions by demanding the resignation of all Barisan Nasional ministers and deputy ministers, citing their alleged cooperation with Perikatan Nasional during state elections.
Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has accused Umno of plotting to destabilise the unity government coalition that includes Pakatan Harapan, drawing parallels to past political manoeuvres.
Umno and PAS, despite their fractured past alliance, possess aligned short-term political objectives that could facilitate renewed collaboration, according to senior party figure Puad Zarkashi.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has appealed to the Democratic Action Party's Melaka division to reverse its decision to leave the state government, urging the party to maintain its participation through the next election cycle.
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Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming has reiterated his earlier commitment to step down over the Najib matter, even as rival politician Puad intensifies pressure by directly challenging him to resign from Cabinet.
Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming has dodged questions about his earlier pledge to step down following Umno's strong Johor election performance, reiterating his dedication to public welfare instead.
A DAP lawmaker has pressed the Malaysian Chinese Association to take a clear public position on growing Umno demands for former Prime Minister Najib Razak's full pardon, signalling tensions within Malaysia's coalition politics.
Barisan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has assured that the outcome of tomorrow's Johor state election will not disrupt federal government stability or inter-party cooperation.
Barisan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has asked his unity government coalition partners to refrain from dredging up historical grievances against Umno during the ongoing Johor election campaign.
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DAP national adviser Lim Guan Eng has called on Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to repay Penang RM2.8 billion in accumulated federal funding shortfalls and reform the state allocation mechanism to ensure fairer resource distribution.