Malaysia politics
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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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Analysis: A tale of priorities, compromises and missed opportunities in Malaysia PM Anwar’s first Cabinet reshuffle
JOHOR BAHRU: The personnel changes in Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s first Cabinet reshuffle show his priority is to steady…
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Snap Insight: Malaysia PM Anwar’s new Cabinet choices display his strengthened political hand
THE KEY SEATS The appointment of technocrat Amir Hamzah Azizan, who stepped down as CEO of the Employees Provident Fund…
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Malaysia PM Anwar’s first Cabinet reshuffle sees newcomer Amir Hamzah Azizan named his deputy in finance ministry
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s cabinet reshuffle on Tuesday (Dec 12) saw the introduction of a new face…
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Analysis: What PAS’ Terengganu by-election win means for the Islamist party’s national ambitions and Anwar’s Malay powerbase
Meanwhile, Dr Wong said that Mr Anwar can attempt to imitate PAS but he would remain to be seen as…
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PAS retains parliamentary seat in Kemaman by-election
CHUKAI, Terengganu: Parti Islam Se-Malaysia (PAS) on Saturday (Dec 2) retained the Kemaman seat when its candidate Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar won the…
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Commentary: Malaysian MP Syed Saddiq was in limbo even before graft conviction
DIVIDED PUBLIC REACTION When the news of Syed Saddiq’s conviction hit early last week, the public reaction was bifurcated. In…
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Commentary: The challenge for Malaysia opposition party PAS in going mainstream
REFORMS A WORK IN PROGRESS In his writings and speeches, Abdul Hadi has been critical of secularism and liberalism. PAS…
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‘Seeking more honey’: Why Malaysia’s Islamist party PAS wants to woo non-Muslim voters
KUALA LUMPUR: The goal set by Malaysia’s opposition Parti Islam Se-Malaysia (PAS) in winning over the non-Malay, non-Muslim voters by…
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Commentary: Malaysia PM Anwar’s reform credentials on the line in possible Cabinet reshuffle
ANWAR’S BALANCING ACT What is often not recognised is that Mr Anwar’s options may be limited. First, he will have…
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