[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
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
Red Shirt's return sparks hope for democratic renewal
Can the return of exiled politicians ignite hope for Thai democracy and reshape its political landscape?
Fri Apr 12 2024
[COLUMNIST] The King and I - Rais Hussin
Al-Sultan Abdullah of Pahang became the Agong or King at a time of profound change in the nations political landscape,writes Dr Rais Hussin
Thu Feb 01 2024
[COLUMNIST] The line between truth and fake is blurring like no other
Malaysia's political landscape experienced noticeable changes due to the increasing popularity of the Internet and social media platforms.
Wed Nov 01 2023
The Future is Female: Gender Equality - Politics as a Pathway to Equality
On this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale Melisa Idris explores how gender roles, stereotypes, and societal expectations shape the prospects of women in political parties, and the urgent need for change. She speaks to Dr Ummu Atiyah Ahmad Zakuan, Associate Professor at UUM and advocate for gender equality, about strategies to create a more inclusive and equal political landscape.
Sun Jul 23 2023
AWANI Global: Who’ll be Thailand’s 30th Prime Minister?
Amidst anticipation for Thailand’s new government formation, the outcome of the political landscape remains uncertain. To shed light on the implications of the poll results and what lies ahead for Thailand's political landscape, we turn to Dr. Virot Ali from Thammasat University. Catch AWANI Global.
Sun Jun 25 2023
Ahmad Zahid outlines five new directions for UMNO to move forward
UMNO president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi outlined five new directions to enable the party to move forward in line with the changing attitude, thinking and country's political landscape.
Fri Jan 13 2023
Bursa Malaysia set to see cautious trading next week post-general election
Rakuten's Thong says the short-term direction of the FBM KLCI would depend largely on the stability of the local political landscape.
Sat Nov 19 2022
What will MUDA bring to the Opposition this GE15?
Fairly new to the Malaysian political landscape, it remains to be seen if youth-centric party MUDA will be able to make its mark in the coming general elections (GE15).
Thu Oct 13 2022
Johor polls: UMNO must adapt to new political landscape - Shahril Suffian
Barisan Nasional (BN), especially UMNO, must not feel comfortable but, instead, adapt to the new political landscape following the emergence of many political parties of late.
Fri Feb 04 2022
Sweden picks first female PM, crisis over budget vote looms
Magdalena Andersson's grip on power is tenuous because of the Nordic country's fragmented political landscape.
Wed Nov 24 2021
Inclusive politics will benefit the people - Annuar
The current political landscape demanded all quarters to accept the reality of co-existence, in line with the Malaysian Family concept.
Sat Sep 18 2021
Govt, PH sign historic MoU on political stability, transformation
The federal government and Pakatan Harapan (PH) today created history for the country by signing a MoU on Political Stability and Transformation, paving the way for a new political landscape.
Mon Sep 13 2021
Gov't, opposition finalise details, to sign historic memorandum of understanding
With the signing of the memorandum, focus and priority will be given by both parties to carving out a new political landscape.
Mon Sep 13 2021
'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
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024