Malaysia politics

For all the talk of the influx of first-time voters aged 18-20, the country's political parties have done little to appeal to them.

Four years after its shock defeat to a progressive multi-ethnic coalition, can UMNO regain its mandate?

Given the complexity of the country's electoral landscape, there is no guarantee GE15 will bring an end to the current political instability.

When Malaysians head to the polls on November 19, a record 5 million young people are expected to take part for the first time.

Mahathir says he’ll run to defend his seat, but hasn’t said whether he’d pursue the prime minister role again.

Foreign Minister Saifuddin Abdullah has pushed for a more robust ASEAN response to Myanmar's crisis. But he's no guarantee to remain in his post beyond the election.

Amid feuding with its allies, the ruling UMNO party is banking on a decisive victory at elections expected to be held in early November.

Rumors continue to circulate that Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob is preparing to call a snap general election.

Rosmah Mansor, 70, was accused of soliciting and receiving bribes in order to facilitate a contract to provide solar panels for schools in Borneo.

After decades of subordination to politicians, the conviction of Najib Razak on corruption charges was a powerful assertion of independence by the country's judiciary.

The ruling United Malays National Organisation is hoping to capitalize on recent strong showings at the state level.

The new law is intended to stabilize Malaysian politics ahead of the next general election, which is due before September 2023.