Malaysia politics

Foreign policy begins at home, and the country has experienced nearly unprecedented political instability over the past two years.

The strong showing for the Barisan Nasional coalition is expected to intensify calls for an early general election.

The election is the first to be held in Malaysia since a constitutional amendment lowered the voting age from 21 to 18.

The shifting political allegiances of the past three years seem set to continue until the next general election.

If all young people gravitate towards MUDA, the youth-based party will instantly become a major political party. But that is unlikely to be the case.

Ismail Sabri’s leadership has offered much-needed stability, but Malaysians deserve more than just the status quo.

The six-decade-old grand old coalition, led by UMNO, remains in a much weaker state, but it will inevitably be looking to build on its winning momentum.

The outcomes of the state polls will allow political parties to chart a clearer course ahead of the 15th General Election, including forming new alliances.

The country keeps spending in preparation for a post-pandemic economy, but there are big risks ahead.

Malaysia’s political leaders sign a landmark deal as Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob pledges a slew of reforms. But will his government follow through?

Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob’s decision to give his predecessor’s cabinet a second chance might just work in his favor.

Newly-appointed prime minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob takes crucial first step towards a more inclusive political landscape.