Malaysia

Some 130 Umno division chiefs want party president Zahid Hamidi to continue helming the party amid calls for his resignation. The division chiefs from around Malaysia held a “Solidarity for President” gathering at the Riverside Cafe next…

Newly appointed Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has declared Monday a public holiday in Malaysia. “I will discuss with the chief secretary because I have promised for a holiday on Monday this week, but this was not settled last Monday,” Datuk…

Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has congratulated the newly sworn-in Malaysian premier Anwar Ibrahim on Thursday. “Your premiership comes amidst significant challenges in our regional and global environment. As close neighbours…

The Malaysian King will be meeting his fellow rulers at a special gathering at the national palace on Thursday. Sultan Abdullah Ahmad Shah will be seeking the opinions of the rulers on the impasse in the formation of a federal government,…

Malaysia’s former ruling coalition Barisan Nasional wants more time to decide on who to back as the next prime minister, prolonging a political stalemate that emerged after an inconclusive national election last week. The 30 lawmakers from…

The Malaysian police have warned social media users against posting provocative content that could threaten public safety and order, after reports of online posts that reference racial riots and unrest following Saturday’s general election.…

Malaysia faced a hung parliament Sunday, after neither of the two major alliances of parties competing in the previous day's general election was able to win a majority, while former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad lost his parliamentary…

Malaysians began voting Saturday in a general election pitting the ruling coalition of Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob against three other coalitions, amid political instability in the country that has seen three leadership changes in…

The election for the Tioman state seat in Pahang has been suspended following the death of Perikatan Nasional candidate Md Yunus Ramli. Md Yunus, 61, died of a heart attack at about 3.30 am on Saturday, when more than 21 million voters are…

Malaysians abroad are pooling resources to ensure their ballots reach the country on time, with one couple deciding to make the drive across the Causeway themselves. Housewife Joanna Tan Sue Mae, 53, said she and her husband got their…