Malaysia politics
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Commentary: Loopholes in Malaysia’s anti-defection law
If, due to the disqualification of MPs under Article 48, or their disability or death, the prime minister loses his…
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Commentary: The politics at play in Malaysia’s upcoming budget
This is similar to the “Wall Street versus Main Street” phenomenon in the United States, and the stickiness of cost…
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Malaysian king says China visit a ‘success’ in boosting both countries’ ties
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s king has lauded his recent state visit to Beijing “a success”, stressing that it has furthered relations…
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Malaysia’s UMNO must come out of ‘echo chamber’, aim to be dominant again, says president Ahmad Zahid
UMNO, which is the oldest political party in Malaysia, lost its 61-year hold on government when it was voted out…
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Analysis: Anwar’s surprising choice of new civil service head sends political message, but will it backfire?
POLITICAL HEFT The Malaysian civil service, which is more than 85 per cent dominated by the country’s majority ethnic Malay…
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Commentary: The curious case of PAS’ stance against KK Super Mart boycott amid socks uproar
NO DIRECT CONNECTION However, the most likely reason is closer to what Mr Yahaya implied. He said that the KK…
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Is leadership succession on the cards for Malaysia’s PAS as chief Abdul Hadi’s ill health lingers?
KUALA TERENGGANU: Reports of Parti Islam Se-Malaysia (PAS) president Abdul Hadi Awang’s continuing ill health have triggered speculation over a potential…
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Analysis: Royal boost for Malaysia PM Anwar as king warns opposition against political manoeuvres, supports economic reforms
The loudest cheers came when the king declared he would not entertain any moves to derail political stability, a veiled…
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Mahathir denies hand in alleged ‘Dubai Move’ to topple government; PAS chief claims no need to ‘shop’ for support
SINGAPORE: Former Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamad on Friday (Jan 5) for the first time denied his involvement in the…
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Malaysia gripped in wave of denials, accusations over alleged ‘Dubai Move’ plot to topple Anwar govt
The next day, former prime minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob, who is also an UMNO vice-president, denied that he was involved…
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