[OPINION] UMNO's Victory in the Mahkota by-election: A Sign of resurgence among malay voters?
The political landscape surrounding the Mahkota by-election is pivotal to understanding the dynamics at play.
Wed Oct 09 2024
Former Deputy Minister of Communications and Multimedia, Eddin Syazlee, passes away
PN's Mohamad Hanifah said Datuk Eddin's health had been deteriorating over the past five months and he had been receiving medical treatment.
Fri Sep 20 2024
Saifuddin slams opposition for public outcry over allocation MOU instead of negotiating
PN previously claimed that the MoU draft concerning opposition allocations was prepared solely by the government without any consultation.
Thu Sep 19 2024
Straight fight between BN, PN in Mahkota By-Election
The Mahkota state by-election on Sept 28 will feature a straight fight between candidates from Barisan Nasional (BN) and Perikatan Nasional (PN).
Sat Sep 14 2024
PN retains Sungai Bakap seat
Perikatan Nasional (PN) retained the Sungai Bakap state seat in a by-election today through its candidate Abidin Ismail.
Sat Jul 06 2024
Consider This: Politics - Young Malay Voters “Turning Green”?
In recent elections, we've seen a trend where young Malay voters are increasingly gravitating towards conservative political parties. This shift challenges conventional wisdom that younger generations typically support progressive reforms. What factors are shaping the political behaviours of young Malays today? And what might this trend mean for the future of Malaysia's political landscape, and our multicultural society? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Syaza Shukri, Associate Professor of Political Science at International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) and Aziff Azuddin, Research Associate at IMAN Research.
Fri Jun 14 2024
Amizar retains Pelangai state seat for BN
The Bentong UMNO Committee member polled 7,324 votes to beat Perikatan Nasional's Kasim Samat, who obtained 4,375 votes.
Sat Oct 07 2023
[COLUMNIST] The silence is deafening in Parliament among UMNO/BN MP's
BN MPs (barring those who are persona non grata in UMNO) can't remain quiet in this circumstance.
Sun Sep 17 2023
Pulai, Simpang Jeram by-elections: 22 nomination forms sold so far - EC
Johor Election Office said all the forms were purchased by Amanah, PAS, Perikatan Nasional and independent candidates.
Wed Aug 23 2023
[COLUMNIST] Expected striking similarities in the East Coast Malaysia
The curtains have drawn on this electoral spectacle, signaling a period of transition, anticipation, and opportunity.
Mon Aug 21 2023
[COLUMNIST] PRN: Two contrasting outcomes in the Northern region
Politicians should stop politicking and focus on fixing the economy and improving the well-being of rakyat.
Mon Aug 21 2023
PM advises Muhyiddin to focus on court case
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this is because the Unity Gov't under his leadership is still holding a two-thirds majority in Parliament.
Thu Aug 17 2023
Be responsible lawmakers, don't be bias, veteran politician tells T'ganu state reps
This is the first time since Independence that Terengganu has no opposition in its legislative assembly.
Wed Aug 16 2023
Appointment of Kedah exco to be settled this week - MB
Kedah MB Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor said the names of the candidates will be decided by leaders of the component parties in PN.ide
Mon Aug 14 2023
Sanusi sworn in as Kedah MB
Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor was re-appointed the Menteri Besar following PN's big win in the state election two days ago.
Mon Aug 14 2023
Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire brokered by US and France, to take effect Wednesday
Israel will gradually withdraw its forces over 60 days as Lebanon's army takes control of territory near its border with Israel to ensure that Hezbollah does not rebuild its infrastructure there.
Wed Nov 27 2024
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024