Thailand's Paetongtarn wins majority support in parliament to become PM
Thaksin Shinawatra's daughter, Paetongtarn won the backing of parliament to become Thailand's youngest prime minister.
Fri Aug 16 2024
KDM believes Hajiji no longer commands majority support as Sabah Chief Minister
Three Sabah assemblymen from KDM expressed their belief that GRS Hajiji Noor no longer commanded majority support as Sabah Chief Minister.
Fri Jan 06 2023
Motion of confidence will allow PM to govern with clear mandate
PM Anwar has stated that the motion of confidence will allow him to lead the country with a clear mandate based on the majority support of MPs.
Sun Dec 11 2022
Malaysia's palace tells parties to present name of lawmaker with majority support
The parties must submit names before 2 p.m. (0600 GMT) on Monday, the palace said in a statement.
Sun Nov 20 2022
Malaysia's Anwar says he has majority support to form govt
Anwar did not disclose which lawmakers or political parties were backing him.
Sat Nov 19 2022
Malaysia hits historic milestone, Dewan Rakyat passes anti-hopping law
The amendment to the Federal Constitution to prohibit members of Dewan Rakyat from party-hopping was passed after it received two-thirds majority support.
Thu Jul 28 2022
Muhyiddin denies claiming to have majority support to be PM again
Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has denied allegations that he claimed to have secured the support of the majority of MPs to be reappointed as prime minister.
Sun Jun 05 2022
Hold GE only if BN is ready, have support of majority of people - Annuar
Barisan Nasional (BN) must be really ready and have the support of the majority of the people for Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob to dissolve Parliament to enable GE15 to be held.
Sun Mar 13 2022
After unprecedented campaign, Melaka goes to the polls tomorrow
The voters of Melaka go to the polls tomorrow to elect a new state government after Chief Minister Datuk Seri Sulaiman Md Ali lost majority support in the State Legislative Assembly last month.
Fri Nov 19 2021
Melaka political crisis: PH to seek audience with Tun Mohd Ali soon
PH will seek an audience with Melaka Yang Dipertua Negeri Tun Mohd Ali Rustam soon to inform that the state government led by Chief Minister Datuk Sulaiman Md Ali has lost majority support.
Mon Oct 04 2021
Report on Dewan Rakyat Speaker's letter to PM fake news - Azhar
Azhar Azizan today denied that he had issued a letter to the Prime Minister notifying the latter that his government had lost the majority support in Parliament.
Wed Aug 11 2021
Let's settle issue of majority support in Parliament - Mustapa
Mustapa says no one should issue confusing statements on the matter which could undermine the govt's efforts to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sun Aug 08 2021
PM express readiness to face confidence motion in Parliament next month
Muhyiddin said that the tabling of a motion of confidence for the prime minister is normal and he is ready and neither scared nor worried to face it and prove that he still has the majority support.
Fri Aug 06 2021
Malaysian PM does not have majority support, say opposition and ally
PM Muhyiddin does not have a majority as he has asserted, the main opposition bloc and a key ally said.
Thu Aug 05 2021
PM Muhyiddin chairs Cabinet meeting at Perdana Putra
Muhyiddin said he still has the majority support of the Members of Parliament as the Prime Minister.
Wed Aug 04 2021
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024