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Muhyiddin Yassin
With Budget Approval, Malaysia’s PM Gains Some Breathing Room
By Sebastian Strangio
But more challenges loom on the horizon for Muhyiddin Yassin's fragile governing coalition.
Budget Looms as Crucial Test for Malaysia’s PM Muhyiddin
By Sebastian Strangio
Facing a raft of internal and external challenges, the budget looms as a vote of confidence in Malaysia's leader.
Another Close Shave for Malaysia’s PM Muhyiddin
By Sebastian Strangio
UMNO expressed its support for Muhyiddin's coalition, even as its officials sought to extract concessions from the beleaguered premier.
Malaysia’s King Rejects PM’s Proposal to Declare Emergency
By Associated Press
Critics claim that Muhyiddin's move was intended to strengthen his hold on power amid challenges to his leadership.
Malaysia’s Anwar Meets King in Bid to Form New Government
By Associated Press
The perennial opposition leader failed to produce clinching evidence that he commands a parliamentary majority.
Royal Audience to Test Anwar’s Bid for Power in Malaysia
By Sebastian Strangio
As Malaysia's opposition leader prepares to put his case to the king, the country braces for another wrenching political shift.
Amid Political Crisis, Malaysia Braces for Second Wave of COVID-19
By Sebastian Strangio
As Prime Minister Muhyiddin enters self-quarantine, his nation grapples with a sudden rise in coronavirus infections.
Malaysia’s Prime Minister Quarantines After Cabinet Minister Tests Positive for COVID-19
By Associated Press
Amid soaring cases, the Malaysian religious affairs minister has been hospitalized with the coronavirus.
State Poll Win Boosts Malaysian PM Muhyiddin
By Sebastian Strangio
The unexpected victory in Sabah state in eastern Malaysia gives the ruling Perikatan Nasional some much-needed breathing room.
Sabah Heads to the Polls for Snap State Election
By James Chin
In addition to the perennial question of regional autonomy, the result could play into the ongoing political turmoil in Kuala Lumpur.
Will Malaysia’s Anwar Ibrahim Finally Succeed?
By Sebastian Strangio
The opposition leader’s announcement that he commands the support necessary to form a new government has dissipated into a period of tense political speculation.
Malaysian Opposition Leader Anwar Plans New Government
By Associated Press
Anwar says he will reveal more details following a meeting with the king, but a cabinet member denies the government has fallen.