SHAH ALAM - The 16th General Election (GE16) is expected to take shape as an open political contest, with parties likely pursuing independent strategies as they prepare for what is seen as an increasingly fragmented political landscape.Former Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) deputy president Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli said the emerging scenario reflects shifting alliances, particularly with Umno no longer expected to act as a secondary partner to Pakatan Harapan (PH) in the coming election.He said ..

SEREMBAN - DAP has agreed that the best way to resolve the political crisis in Negeri Sembilan is by dissolving the state legislative assembly.Its secretary- general Anthony Loke said the move could help ease the current situation while ensuring the state government is administered with a clearer mandate.At the very least, there will be a clearer mandate because it is difficult to maintain confidence in the unity government in Negeri Sembilan after the Umno- Barisan Nasional assemblymen withdrew ..

KUALA LUMPUR Former Deputy President Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramlis exit from PKR could bolster the party's internal stability as it prepares for the 16th General Election (GE16).PKR founder Ng Lum Yong said the party was built on the spirit of reformasi and a multiracial struggle, rather than relying on any specific individual.He said throughout his time in the party, Rafizi and his group of supporters were often seen bringing an approach that caused divisions and tension among the party ..

SHAH ALAM Pas leaders and youth members must be ready to accept any decision regarding the partys future and coalition stability.Pas Youth Chief Afnan Hamimi Taib Azamudden said this follows the Pas President's statement emphasising the need to review the form of cooperation and political relations with Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu).He this stance warrants serious attention from all quarters.He noted that building a strong, principled political alliance requires every decision to be ..

KOTA BHARU The decision by Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli and Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad to leave PKR and resign from their respective parliamentary seats in Pandan and Setiawangsa has not shaken the party in the slightest.PKR Youth Chief Muhammad Kamil Abdul Munim stated that the situation is nothing unusual, as PKR has weathered various political episodes since its inception.He said the party remains rock-solid and continues to see a steady increase in membership over time."Shaken? Not at all, we are not ..

JOHOR BAHRU - The speculation surrounding a special sitting of the Johor State Legislative Assembly (DUN) that is said to pave the way for its dissolution on June 24 continues to draw attention, with the state Umno leadership remaining tight-lipped on the matter.Johor DUN Deputy Speaker and Ayer Hitam Umno Division chief Datuk Samsolbari Jamali said the matter had yet to be confirmed."Not confirmed," he said.Earlier, 26 Johor Umno Division chiefs attended a committee meeting held at the Johor ..

MARANG The relationship between Pas and Bersatu within Perikatan Nasional (PN) is like a crack waiting to split apart, as the Islamic party is now studying and examining one by one the contradictions and negative actions carried out by its coalition partner.Its president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang said Bersatus action in rejecting efforts to strengthen PN by blocking the membership of Malay-Muslim parties as well as non-Islamic parties that are not extremist is something displeasing.He said Pas ..

SHAH ALAM - The presence of 71 registered political parties in Malaysia reflects a highly fragmented but structurally competitive political landscape, though analysts say only a small number play a meaningful role in shaping national electoral outcomes.Political observers note that while party proliferation is often viewed as fragmentation, it does not necessarily weaken democratic processes, as weaker parties tend to phase out naturally over time due to lack of electoral support.International ..

SHAH ALAM - Selangor Pas Youth has called for the resignation of the Selangor State Assembly Speaker Lau Weng San, while also urging DAP to respect the Royal Address delivered by the Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah.The group argued that the situation reflects a broader issue of declining political decorum and alleged disregard for the constitutional monarchy, which it described as a cornerstone of national stability.Selangor Pas Youth chief Mohamed Sukri Omar issued a strongly ..

SHAH ALAM A new political opening linked to Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli is already stirring curiosity not over what it is yet, but who might be willing to bet their future on it.Parti Bersama Malaysia (Bersama), a relatively low-profile political party founded a decade ago, has suddenly emerged into the national spotlight after former economy minister Rafizi and former natural resources and environmental sustainability minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad took over its leadership on Sunday.While details ..

SHAH ALAM - The decision by former ministers Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli and Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad to take over Parti Bersama Malaysia (Bersama) has been viewed by political observers as a strategic attempt to rebuild political momentum and revive reform-oriented politics ahead of upcoming state elections and the 16th General Election (GE16).Analysts said the move reflected not only growing dissatisfaction within Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR), but also a broader effort to establish an independent ..

SHAH ALAM Claims circulating that politicians who resign from Parliament are automatically barred from contesting elections for five years under Article 48(6) of the Federal Constitution are no longer valid, following a 2022 constitutional amendment that repealed the provision.The clarification comes amid public discussion over the resignations of PKR deputy president Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli and Setiawangsa MP Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad, with concerns raised online about whether both leaders would be ..

SHAH ALAM Parti Bersama Malaysia (Bersama), the newly taken-over political platform linked to Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli and Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad, is expected to create greater competition for Pakatan Harapan (PH) rather than Perikatan Nasional (PN) ahead of the 16th General Election (GE16).Bachok Member of Parliament (MP) Mohd Syahir Che Sulaiman said the party is expected to compete directly for the same pool of voters traditionally associated with PH, particularly in mixed constituencies, urban ..

KUALA LUMPUR - The move by Pandan Member of Parliament (MP) Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli and Setiawangsa MP Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad in taking over Parti Bersama Malaysia is viewed more as an effort to reorganise political influence rather than offering a fresh administrative agenda capable of addressing the countrys current challenges.Senior lecturer at the Faculty of Administrative Science and Policy Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Seremban, Dr Mazlan Che Soh, said the move raises questions ..

JOHOR BAHRU Former PKR deputy president Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli and former party vice-president Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad are allegedly still bound by the partys RM10 million bond, despite announcing the vacation of their parliamentary seats before leaving the party.PKR secretary-general Datuk Fuziah Salleh said there is evidence showing that the Members of Parliament for Pandan and Setiawangsa had joined Parti Bersama Malaysia earlier, on May 17.She said this could be considered as defecting from ..

SHAH ALAM No party has the power to determine the fate of any political party, including United Malays National Organisation (Umno), as everything ultimately depends on the will of the people and the decree of Allah SWT.Umno Youth chief Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh said all parties must respect the rights of the people and not act as if they have the authority to decide the political lifespan of any party.Want to bury Umno? We should not overstep Allahs power. Let the people decide, we strive ..

PETALING JAYA Former economy minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli and former natural resources and environmental sustainability minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad who have announced their departure from Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR), are not bound by the partys RM10 million bond.Rafizi clarified that this is because they had taken the step of vacating their parliamentary seats for Pandan and Setiawangsa before leaving the party.He added that the bond or legal action only applies if a Member of Parliament ..

JOHOR BAHRU - PKR president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said he is not following the latest political developments involving two former senior party leaders, Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli and Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad."I am not following," he said briefly after attending the Prime Minister's Goodwill Programme with the People at Taman Desa Mutiara People's Housing Project (PPR) in Tebrau here, yesterday.He said this when asked to comment on the decision of the former deputy president and former vice resident ..

JOHOR BAHRU Parti Amanah Negara (Amanah) president Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu has called on the public to continue supporting Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to remain at the helm of the country, stressing that any leadership change should be decided through the next general election.Mohamad, who is also the Agriculture and Food Security Minister said any intention to replace the Prime Minister must follow the democratic process and should not be rushed outside the electoral mandate.If we ..

SHAH ALAM The earlier decision to accept the Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC) as a component party of Perikatan Nasional (PN) is now considered null and void, following the absence of confirmation from the party regarding its entry into the coalition.PN secretary-general Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan said the matter was decided during the PN Supreme Council Meeting held on Saturday.To date, MIC has yet to provide a final decision regarding its membership in PN, which was approved on Dec 9 2025, ..

KUALA LUMPUR - Bersatu has appointed Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali as the party's new election director.His appointment was among the key decisions made during the Bersatu supreme council meeting chaired by Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, which lasted nearly four hours on Thursday night and focused on current political developments, particularly in Johor.Mohamed Azmin, who is also Bersatu secretary-general, said his role is to prepare the party for elections and enhance cooperation among leaders at ..

SHAH ALAM - As speculation grows that the 16th General Election (GE16) could be called as early as September, questions are mounting over whether Perikatan Nasional (PN) is fully prepared to face the polls, particularly on the issue of leadership and who will emerge as the coalitions Prime Minister candidate.Political analyst Anis Anwar Suhaimi said PN has yet to formally settle on a clear Prime Minister candidate due to the coalitions internal political calculations involving both Bersatu and ..

SHAH ALAM - Amid ongoing speculation over the timing of the 16th General Election (GE16) Amanah deputy president Datuk Seri Dr Mujahid Yusof Rawa said current geopolitical uncertainties and domestic economic pressures have made the prospect of an early GE less likely.He suggested that GE16 is more probable in early or mid-2027.Mujahid said the authority to call a general election lies with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, subject to the consent of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan ..

SHAH ALAM Delaying the next general election could become politically costly for Pakatan Harapan (PH) with analysts warning that worsening economic conditions, shifting voter sentiment and internal vote fragmentation may weaken the coalitions position over time.At the centre of this concern is the shifting political terrain one that may look significantly less favourable to PH in the months ahead.Political analyst Oh Ei Sun said broader economic trends are likely to add pressure on the ..

SHAH ALAM - Pakatan Harapan (PH) is facing growing pressure to consolidate its political direction, stabilise its internal dynamics and strengthen its public messaging as debate intensifies within the coalition over the timing and strategy for the next general election (GE16).The coalition is also being urged to reorganise internally as it navigates mounting political challenges ahead of GE16, which analysts believe could take place within the next year or by 2027.Political analyst Dr Oh Ei Sun ..

SHAH ALAM Not long ago, the central battleground of a Malaysian election campaign was the ceramah open-air night rallies where tens of thousands would gather to hear politicians speak.In those spaces, the energy of the crowd often served as the closest available indicator of real-time public sentiment, offering a tangible sense of political momentum.That battleground has not disappeared. However, it now exists alongside a far larger, noisier and significantly more complex counterpart the social ..

SHAH ALAM - The public has been urged to remain rational and not be easily influenced by political slander or propaganda allegedly aimed at attacking Datuk Seri Farhash Wafa Salvador ahead of the 16th General Election (GE16).Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Political Science Programme senior lecturer Dr Jamaie Hamil said allegations linking Farhash to money laundering activities involving billions of ringgit overseas appeared to be more about shaping ..

SHAH ALAM Political parties are preparing for more than just an election.Political analysts said the growing Middle East crisis could become a defining backdrop to the next general election, shaping how leaders position themselves on stability, leadership and public trust as parties quietly shift into election readiness mode.Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Faculty of Communication and Media Studies professor Datuk Dr Ismail Sualman said recent statements by Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad ..

KUALA LUMPUR - Bersatus Disciplinary Board today expelled and suspended four more elected representatives and party leaders with immediate effect.Those expelled were Kok Lanas assemblyman and Ketereh division chief Datuk Mohamed Farid Mohamed Zawawi, as well as Parit division Armada chief Wan Meor Safwat Naqiuddin Shamsuddin.Meanwhile, Mersing MP Muhammad Islahuddin Abas and Bukit Bunga assemblyman Mohd Almidi Jaafar, who is also Jeli division chief, had their memberships suspended for two ..

KUALA LUMPUR Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi described the chants of reject Umno during the Pakatan Harapan (PH) Grand Ceramah in Paroi, Negeri Sembilan as reactions driven by grassroots supporters who may not fully understand Umno and Barisan Nasionals (BN) position on the states political developments.The Umno president said the top leadership within PH understood the actual circumstances and issues surrounding the matter, despite the emotional responses displayed by some ..

KUANTAN Umno vice-president Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail has hit back at DAP advisor Lim Guan Eng, who described Umno and Barisan Nasional (BN) as untrustworthy partners in the unity government.Wan Rosdy said such remarks were unhelpful and could inflame the situation at a time when BN and Pakatan Harapan leadership were working to resolve several issues that had recently arisen."I would like to remind Lim Guan Eng not to be a troublemaker who could spark even bigger problems."If he holds ..

SEPANG - Leaders of Pakatan Harapan (PH) and Barisan Nasional (BN) will hold a meeting today to discuss various current issues, including the Negeri Sembilan political situation, said PH secretary-general Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.He said the meeting will be held in Putrajaya after the completion of internal PH discussions."We will first have a meeting of the PKR Political Bureau, chaired by party president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Once that is concluded, we will proceed with the PH ..

KUALA LUMPUR - Umno has called for an urgent meeting between its Political Bureau and that of Pakatan Harapan (PH) to resolve several issues involving the core principles of the respective parties.Umno secretary-general Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki said the proposal is in line with Clause 5(c) of the Memorandum of Understanding on the formation of the Unity Government, which stipulates that disputed policy matters be resolved through a consultative council.The matter was decided at the Umno ..

SHAH ALAM The political crisis in Negeri Sembilan has entered a complex deadlock, as power struggles collide with constitutional constraints and the unique customary system underpinning the states administration.The withdrawal of support by 14 Barisan Nasional (BN) assemblymen from Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun has, in principle, opened the door for a change in government.However, in reality, the process has stalled due to the framework of the Negeri Sembilan State Constitution 1959, ..

SEPANG - A babysitter pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here today to a charge of abusing a five-month-old baby boy, allegedly causing his death last February.Farisha Azniha Mohd Sobri, 24, was charged as the person having custody of the child with abusing the infant at a house in Kampung Sungai Merab Luar, Sepang, at about 11 am on Feb 12.She was charged under Section 31(1)(a) of the Child Act 2001, which carries a penalty of a fine of up to RM50,000, imprisonment for up to 20 years, or ..

MELAKA Pas is set to contest 16 of the 28 seats in the upcoming Melaka state election.Melaka Pas commissioner Zulkifli Ismail said the party had identified the constituencies of Pantai Kundor, Paya Rumput, Klebang, Tanjung Bidara, Ayer Limau, Linggi, Taboh Naning, Rembia, Durian Tunggal, Ayer Molek, Pengkalan Batu, Telok Mas, Duyong, Sungai Rambai, Merlimau and Serkam.He said Pas had resolved to field candidates for the 16 seats, selecting individuals with credibility, integrity and strong ..

KUALA LUMPUR -Pakatan Harapan (PH) has expressed regret over the actions of 14 Negeri Sembilan Umno-Barisan Nasional (BN) assemblymen who withdrew their support for the state government.PH Communications director Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the move does not reflect the spirit of the unity government.He said PH strongly rejects what it described as a betrayal by Umno-BN in the state in attempting a "backdoor move to take over the state administration, with the reasons given have no connection ..

SEREMBAN - The Negeri Sembilan Umno is seeking an audience with the Yang Dipertuan Besar Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir, following its decision to withdraw support for the Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun, yesterday.State Umno chief Datuk Seri Jalaluddin Alias said the request was made to formally convey the partys position on the shift in political support affecting the state administration."We have submitted a request for an audience to formally inform His Royal Highness of our ..

SHAH ALAM - Opposition assemblyman Muhammad Hilman Idham (PN-Gombak Setia) was ordered to leave the Selangor State Assembly sitting and suspended for two days starting today after defying Speaker Lau Weng San.Lau issued the directive after Hilman created a commotion and ignored his repeated instruction to sit down when the state Public Health and Environment executive councillor Jamaliah Jamaludin was answering a question on the states potential new revenue streams from renewable energy.Lau ..

KUALA LUMPUR - Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob has left the decision regarding his candidacy to defend the Bera parliamentary seat in the next General Election (GE16) to Umno president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.The former Umno vice-president said the decision on whether he will contest or otherwise depends entirely on the issuance of a letter of appointment by the partys top leadership."If the Umno president gives the letter of appointment for me to contest, then I ..