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Govt may consider early GE16 to align with state polls, says analyst

Graig Nunis | March 07, 2026

The appointment of Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz as Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s senior political adviser appears to be the prime minister’s latest political gamble. While Tengku Zafrul’s corporate pedigree is undisputed, his elevation to a senior political role raises questions about mandate, party dynamics and political optics.

Anwar gambles on Tengku Zafrul as senior political adviser, raising questions over mandate, party optics

Graig Nunis and Pearl Lee | March 05, 2026

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today tabled the second reading of the Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2026, which seeks to limit the number of years a Prime Minister may serve.

73 civil society groups urge delay of AG-Public Prosecutor separation Bill amid PM term limit debate

Twentytwo13 | March 02, 2026

Pas supporters gather on Nov 17, 2022 in Kelantan ahead of the Nov 19, 2022 general elections.

Why Pas may be best placed to form Malaysia’s next government

Bilveer Singh | March 02, 2026

New Perikatan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar is seen as someone who can soften the party’s religious rhetoric. He also has the trust of PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang.

Ahmad Samsuri’s rise signals strategic shift for Pas, PN

Graig Nunis | February 25, 2026

Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainuddin and several other Bersatu members at the Rest event on Feb 14, 2026.

Bersatu’s bloody purge tightens Muhyiddin’s grip – but fractures deepen

Twentytwo13 | February 20, 2026

When smart people shy away from politics

Ti Lian Ker | February 02, 2026

Umno: Is this the end?

Mohamed Ghouse Nasuruddin | January 31, 2026

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim giving a speech.

Anwar Ibrahim renews push for institutional reforms amid scrutiny over prosecutorial independence

Adie Zulkefli | January 12, 2026

Mobile labour courts, digital push and department merger to ‘facilitate, not frustrate workers’

Graig Nunis | January 07, 2026

Malaysia nears high-income status but its politics lags far behind

Irham Zulkernain | January 05, 2026

Review anti-party hopping law, says expert after Perlis assemblymen go to court over vacant seats

Adie Zulkefli | January 03, 2026

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