Widespread rural support secured due to candidates' active community engagement at grassroots level, says analysts

Pact opines that chief should be elected from largest component party in allied bloc

Department director reminds Selangor Muslims of Sultan Sharafuddin's decree to ensure mosques remain free from political influence

As leaders quit en masse and components seemingly at loggerheads, questions arise over bloc’s viability

By Yasmin Ramlan SHAH ALAM, Mar 3 — Although women comprise nearly 48 per cent of Malaysia’s population, their representation in decision-making roles remains disproportionately low. The same can be said of Selangor. Since the 2023 state elections, only nine out of the 56 constituencies have...

BAGAN DATUK, Jan 30 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has called on leaders to put aside political differences and prioritise serving the people.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 — Political literacy must be strengthened to ensure Malaysia does not lack future high-calibre leaders to boost progress.

SHAH ALAM, July 15 — Differing views between Parti Keadilan Rakyat (Keadilan) and Umno’s youth wings on political issues is normal as long as it does not affect cooperation within the Unity Government.

NEW DELHI, June 5 — Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi, mocked by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his supporters for a decade as an entitled dynast, marked a stunning comeback yesterday, emerging at the centre of an alliance that made deep inroads into ruling party strongholds.

By Danial Dzulkifly SHAH ALAM, May 23 — Politicians and government officials should not fear being “cancelled” for implementing initiatives or policies aimed at the greater good of the public and future generations, said Kota Damansara assemblyman Izuan Kasim. Acknowledging the significance...

By Siti Rohaizah Zainal SHAH ALAM, March 1 — A proposal has been made to the state government to reintroduce the Adun Muda Selangor programme to encourage more youths to enter the political arena. Kota Damansara state assemblyman Muhammad Izuan Kasim said such an initiative would help to...

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 — The King’s inaugural royal address when opening the First Meeting of the Third Session of the 15th Parliament today has been described as the beginning of a new episode of His Majesty's firmness in safeguarding the interests of the people and ensuring the continued political stability of the nation.

Amar Shah Mohsen  KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, has warned politicians against participating in any attempts that threaten to destabilise the country, saying he would not entertain such acts.  In his inaugural address in Parliament, the Yang di-Pertuan...

By Norrasyidah Arshad SHAH ALAM, Jan 14 — The Women's Leadership Academy, which was introduced in 2020 to empower women has produced 280 graduates, so far. State executive councillor for women empowerment and welfare Anfaal Saari said the graduates underwent a 15-month political and social...

KUALA PILAH, Jan 14 -— Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun said  that the state government under his leadership has strengthened further with the changes in the state's political landscape after the 15th General Election (GE15).

PUTRAJAYA, Jan 5 — Stop wasting the people's time with political manoeuvring to topple the current Unity Government, said Barisan Nasional chairman and Umno president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

TUARAN, Dec 31 — Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said he does not want to waste time dealing with excessive politics or unnecessary matters as he is only interested in focusing on fulfilling the mandate given by the people.

PUTRAJAYA,  Dec 14 — The recent Cabinet reshuffle announced by Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is his prerogative as the Prime Minister and has nothing to do with politics, according to the Barisan Nasional (BN) secretary-general Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 — Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is no stranger to Malaysian politics, and his leadership of the Federal Government over the past year has proven instrumental in shaping a new political landscape and restoring the people's confidence in democratic principles.

GEORGE TOWN, Nov 19 — Penang DAP chairman Chow Kon Yeow said today that he had avoided engaging in excessive politics throughout his 37 years in the party and had instead focused on providing the best service for the party and the people.