United Malays National Organization (UMNO)

The appointment of Ismail Sabri Yaakob restores the United Malays National Organization to its accustomed position of power.

Deputy Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob seems set to be appointed Malaysia's next prime minister.

So who will replace Muhyiddin as Malaysia’s next prime minister? Several potential horses are nosing their way toward the starting line.

Whoever takes Muhyiddin’s place will inherit an unresolved political crisis, in addition to a worsening public health emergency.

The king’s statement immediately sparked an uproar in Parliament, with opposition lawmakers shouting “treason” and demanding that Prime Minister Muhyiddin resign.

The surprise announcement has given PM Muhyiddin Yassin until August 1 to get COVID-19, and the broader political situation, under control.

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.

Untangling the political machinations that collapsed the Alliance of Hope from within.

What’s behind UMNO president Zahid’s letter to Prime Minister Muhyiddin?

The new Malay-Muslim alliance between two major opposition forces could accelerate further polarization of Malaysian politics.

There are symbolic linkages in Indonesia and Malaysia’s rising populism.