KUALA LUMPUR - Barisan Nasional (BN) is aiming to retain victories in Johor and Melaka in the upcoming state elections by avoiding three-cornered fights with its partners in the Unity Government, says Umno Supreme Council member Datuk Seri Ahmad Masla.He said the confidence was based on initiatives implemented by the state and federal governments, as well as the partys internal strengthening efforts."If in Johor, (we) could win 40 out of 56 seats then (in the 2022 Johor state election), there ..

JOHOR BAHRU - Fourteen Bersatu division chiefs from Johor have reportedly declared a loss of confidence in party president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin following the top leaderships failure to effectively manage the partys internal crisis, as well as alleged abuse of disciplinary procedures against senior leaders.Tanjung Piai Bersatu division chief Musa Khamis said the partys Disciplinary Board action against deputy president Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin, as well as several division chiefs and ..

KUALA LUMPUR - Bersatu vice-president Datuk Seri Dr Ronald Kiandee has urged Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin to step down as the party's president.Kiandee said Muhyiddin has failed to manage the party's internal crisis effectively, allowing it to drag on to a point where it is almost impossible to recover."It is as if the party's struggle is now only focused on maintaining Muhyiddin's power and protecting a group of certain leaders, without taking into account the relationships with friends in the ..

KUALA LUMPUR No decision was made on the dismissal of Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) deputy president Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin during a special meeting held at the residence of party president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin on Sunday.This was confirmed by Kota Siputeh assemblyman Mohd Ashraf Mustaqim Badrul Munir.Tell the office, can go home. Hamzah has not been sacked, he told reporters briefly outside Muhyiddins residence here yesterday.Sinar previously reported that Bersatu ..

KOTA BHARU - Pas secretary-general Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan has confirmed that the party has identified a candidate to be appointed as Perikatan Nasional (PN) chairman.He said the final decision would be made through a PN Supreme Council meeting, in accordance with the coalitions constitution.The candidate is a senior Pas leader and a Member of Parliament. When Pas leads, we will put forward our own, he told reporters after delivering a closed-door address to leaders of the Bunut Payong ..

KUALA LUMPUR - Pas has confirmed its intention to take over the position of Perikatan Nasional (PN) chairman from Bersatu unconditionally, with the consent of its president, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.The decision puts an end to speculation over the leadership vacuum and disputes surrounding the top post of the opposition coalition.Pas deputy president Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man, who confirmed the matter, said it was agreed upon in a series of discussions between Pas top leadership and ..

SHAH ALAM Umno and Pas are challenged to present their own studies if they oppose the proposal to hold an election for the Kuala Lumpur mayor.Kepong MP Lim Lip Eng said the two parties were rejecting the idea without providing facts or research to justify their stance to the public.He said if Umno and Pas were truly confident that a mayoral election would not benefit Kuala Lumpur, they should openly publish their own studies for public scrutiny."This is not about playing political sentiment, ..

MALAYSIA'S political battleground is being reshaped by its youngest voters, with those aged between 18 and 29 emerging as a decisive and highly unpredictable force ahead of upcoming state elections and the 16th General Election (PRU16).According to Ilham Centre director Hisommudin Bakar during an interview with Sinar Harian recently, this age group now makes up between 18 and 25 per cent of the electorate, positioning them as a new bloc of kingmakers whose voting behaviour is fluid, ..

IN Malaysias evolving political landscape, perception politics continues to shape voter behaviour but its impact varies significantly across communities, says Ilham Centre director Hisommudin Bakar.While national narratives often attempt to present voters as a single, uniform bloc, he said the centres field research shows that different ethnic groups continue to prioritise different issues, shaped by history, lived experience and socio-economic realities.In the current political landscape, ..

AS political opinions increasingly play out on social media timelines and instant online polls, it is easy to assume that faster and cheaper data equals better insight. But according to Ilham Centre, some of Malaysias most decisive political signals still come from a method many consider outdated: face-to- face interviews.Ilham Centre director Hisommudin Bakar said the think tank has deliberately retained in-person fieldwork as its core methodology, despite rising costs, because online and ..

EVEN in an era of constant polling, social media sentiment tracking and political commentary, one group of voters continues to unsettle election predictions: silent voters.In an exclusive Sinar Harian interview with Ilham Centre director Hisommudin Bakar, he said this segment remains one of the most critical and unpredictable variables in Malaysias electoral landscape, often explaining why results sometimes defy expectations on polling night.In a political environment that is increasingly ..

SHAH ALAM Fighting corruption is not about pointing fingers at individuals, but rather confronting the wrongdoing itself.Political activist Badrul Hisham Shaharin, better known as Chegubard, has emphasised the need for Malaysians to prioritise the nation over partisan politics.Chegubard stressed that the focus must remain firmly on actions, not the actors involved.For me, it is not about who commits the corruption; the actor is secondary. What matters is what they did.Corruption must be fought ..

SHAH ALAM Bersatu must urgently resolve its internal conflicts and refocus on the electorate, political activist Badrul Hisham Shaharin, better known as Chegubard has warned, noting that the party risks losing voters trust if factional disputes persist.Chegubard, who also serves as the Bersatu division chief for Port Dickson, stressed that the partys priorities should centre on the nations future rather than internal politics or individual positions.In my view, this is normal; every political ..

SHAH ALAM The risk of a split within Perikatan Nasional (PN) appears increasingly pronounced as ongoing turmoil highlights serious internal communication failures between the coalition's component parties.Universiti Utara Malaysia political analyst Muhammad Afifi Abdul Razak stated that the situation has indirectly undermined the credibility of the Opposition as an alternative government.He warned that this decline would persist if public disputes continue and a consensus is not ..

SHAH ALAM A suspended member of Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysias (Bersatu) Supreme Leadership Council has urged Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin to step down honourably as party president to ensure the survival of both Bersatu and Perikatan Nasional (PN).Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal said the call followed the viral circulation of a reply letter from Pas president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang to an invitation for a pre-council meeting called by Muhyiddin to discuss PNs direction.He said the letter ..

KUALA LUMPUR - Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) Deputy President Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin said he was not invited to attend a preliminary (pre- council) meeting held at the residence of Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin on Thursday.The Opposition Leader said that without an invitation, he could not attend the meeting scheduled for tonight.Its not like that. The proper question should be whether Datuk Seri was invited to attend this meeting.I wasnt even invited, so how am I supposed to attend? ..

KUALA LUMPUR The atmosphere in the Dewan Rakyat turned tense today following a heated exchange between RSN Rayer (PHJelutong) and Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin (PNPagoh) over the ongoing political turmoil in Perlis.Rayer rose to interject during Muhyiddins debate on the Yang di-Pertuan Agongs Royal Address, comparing the countrys national stability with the crisis unfolding in the northern state.At a time when the country is stable, we are able to face any challengeunlike the political upheaval in ..

SHAH ALAM Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz has been appointed as an ex officio member of PKR Political Bureau, following a decision made during the partys Central Leadership Council (MPP) monthly meeting today.PKR Information Chief Datuk Fahmi Fadzil announced that the meeting also approved several other ex officio appointments to the bureau, namely Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa, Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir, Mohammed Taufiq Johari and Datuk Dr Mohamad Abdul Hamid.The remaining three ..

MELAKA - Speculation over the possible early dissolution of the Melaka State Legislative Assembly has once again reignited public discussion on the timing of the Melaka State Election, despite the current term only ending on Dec 26.The rumours have surfaced at a time when the states political landscape appears stable, prompting observers to link the move to strategic calculations aimed at consolidating political advantage for the current administration.The speculation was further fuelled by ..

SHAH ALAM A social media post by former Umno Vice-President Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein on Wednesday has triggered a wave of reactions from netizens.The post featured a photograph of Hishammuddin seated with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, discussing matters believed to involve politics and current national issues.Taking some time to discuss one or two things with PMX Anwar Ibrahim during todays parliamentary session, the Sembrong MP wrote in a brief Facebook caption.Many Facebook ..

ALOR SETAR - Where did that confidence come from?That was the reaction of Perikatan Nasional (PN) election director Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor to a statement by Alor Setar Umno division chief Datuk Seri Ahmad Bashah Md Hanipah, who said Umno has a strong chance of winning back seats in the Kedah State Legislative Assembly if it contests solo in the 16th General Election (GE16).Questioning Bashahs remarks made at the 2025 Umno General Assembly, Sanusi said the claim was not backed by ..

KUALA LUMPUR Nizar Najib, Pekan Umno division vice-chief and son of former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak, saiys he has been deeply moved by the overwhelming public sympathy shown to his father during the 2025 Umno General Assembly.He said the support received has strengthened the familys resolve to continue seeking justice for Najib.I can see theres a lot of sympathy for my dad. Its very touching to see that. We hope to get a fair trial for him. We will never stop trying, he told Sinar ..

KUALA LUMPUR Umno president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has reiterated that the partys support for the Unity Government remains unwavering.The Bagan Datuk MP acknowledged the concerns of some party members over Umnos cooperation with the coalition.He said that discussions and pressure were a natural part of coalition politics, pointing out that PKR also holds internal retreats to address party issues.If we hold discussions within the party, PKR also holds retreats among themselves. The ..

KUALA LUMPUR Umno must demonstrate genuine commitment to change by carrying out meaningful transformation and opening up space for grassroots voices, said Umno Wanita Chief Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad.She said the party was now operating in an era of political reality rather than political nostalgia, warning that voters were no longer easily swayed by rhetoric.Voters want to see opportunities and what we can offer in the future. This is no longer the time for sentimentality, this is the time ..

KUALA LUMPUR - Umno has proposed that the Ujian Penilaian Sekolah Rendah (UPSR) and Pentaksiran Tingkatan 3 (PT3) examinations be reinstated in the national education system.Its president, Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, said the party has tasked Perak Umnochairman Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir, who is also Higher Education Minister, with bringing the proposal to the government."We want these two examinations reinstated and Dr Zambry has been given the responsibility to convey this mandate," he ..

KUALA LUMPUR Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi on Saturday came to the defence of Umno Youth chief Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh, using a fatherson metaphor to highlight that internal dissent within the party should not be mistaken for disloyalty.In his winding-up speech at the Umno General Assembly (PAU) 2025, Zahid said that Dr Akmals outspoken approach did not diminish his standing within the party, but instead reflected the space given to youth leaders to express themselves.When ..

KUALA LUMPUR Umno must stop being driven by fear politics and instead focus on rebuilding unity among Malays through long-term strategy, says Umno Vice- President Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.Delivering his winding-up speech on the final day of the 2025 Umno General Assembly, he questioned why Umno members continued to fear cooperation with non-Malay-based parties, stressing that the real danger lay in Malay disunity.Why should we be afraid of DAP? We were never afraid of Gerakan, never afraid ..

KUALA LUMPUR Umno deputy president Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan has rejected narratives that portray DAP as a political threat, saying he is not afraid of the party and does not want Malays to be driven by fear.Mohamad, popularly known as Tok Mat, said Malay unity had once been strong enough to expel colonial powers from the country and should not now be undermined by fear.I am not afraid of DAP and I do not want Malays to be afraid of DAP.When the Malays were united, we drove the British out of ..

KUALA LUMPUR Umno Vice-President Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail has reaffirmed the partys unwavering loyalty to former prime minister Datuk Seri Mohd Najib Razak, stating that seeking justice for the jailed leader remains a core principle.Wan Rosdy stated that he has consistently raised the issue for three consecutive years from the Umno General Assembly stage, describing it as a matter of principle rather than political convenience.For three years in a row, I have stood on this stage as ..

KUALA LUMPUR Umnos priority has always been to ensure political stability in Malaysia, even after suffering electoral setbacks, says Umno vice-president Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.In his winding-up speech at the 2025 Umno General Assembly, Johari acknowledged that the party won only 30 parliamentary seats in the last general election and secured just seven ministerial positions, but stressed that Umno never walked away from its responsibility to the country.What are we doing today? Even ..

KUALA LUMPUR Puteri Umno Chief Datuk Nurul Amal Fauzi opened the winding-up session following debates on party president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidis policy speech today with a firm warning against statements that belittle members of the wing.She called on Malacca Umno delegate Mustafa Musa, the final speaker in the debate, to withdraw a remark he had delivered in the form of a poem, which characterised Puteri members as gedik - a term implying flirtatious or inappropriate behaviour.As a ..

KUALA LUMPUR Umno Youth chief Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh likened internal criticism within the party to a childs defiance born out of love, saying those who speak out most boldly are often the ones who care most deeply about Umnos future.Speaking at the Umno General Assembly (PAU) 2025, Dr Muhamad Akmal said the party must acknowledge that it remains trapped in a denial syndrome after failing to confront its repeated electoral defeats and the deeper questions surrounding its direction.From ..

KUALA LUMPUR Umno Wanita chief Datuk Seri Noraini Ahmad delivered a pointed message to members of Puteri Umno, urging her 'younger sisters' to revisit and truly understand the original purpose behind the wing's formation.In her winding-up speech at the 2025 Umno General Assembly, Noraini addressed Puteri delegates as her younger sisters, stressing that the spirit of struggle that gave birth to the wing must never fade."My younger sisters from Puteri, learn and comprehen why Puteri was formed. ..

KUALA LUMPUR Sabah Puteri Umno has issued a strong call for 30 per cent womens representation in the upcoming 16th General Election, demanding that female candidates be given "winnable" seats rather than symbolic ones.State Puteri Umno Chief Ummi Nabilah Jamal stressed that since women constitute more than half of the electorate, they remain the key decision-makers in any election.She argued that female candidates are uniquely positioned to secure this demographic's support as they deeply ..

KUALA LUMPUR Former Umno Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin has yet to submit an application to rejoin the party, even as Umno continues to receive requests from former leaders and members seeking a return.Umno secretary-general Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki said any decision regarding applications, including Khairys, would ultimately be guided by resolutions passed at the 2025 Umno General Assembly and further direction from party president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.He added that the ..

KUALA LUMPUR Umno Terengganu has acknowledged that the party is still unable to defeat Pas should a state election or general election (GE) be held in the near future, in the absence of a well-structured strategy.Terengganu delegate Nurhisam Johari said the reality must be accepted, however bitter, as the political sentiment in the state differs from elsewhere and is compounded by certain constraints.Frankly, if a parliamentary or state assembly election were held tomorrow or in the near ..

KUALA LUMPUR - Umno secretary-general Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki said the postponement of the partys elections is aimed at allowing Umno to focus on preparations for the 16th general election (GE16).He said the party needs to strengthen its internal machinery to face the Melaka and Johor state elections as well as GE16."Our focus is on elections first. If we are preoccupied with party elections, all sorts of issues will arise, he told reporters here today.Yesterday, Umno president Datuk Seri ..

KUALA LUMPUR The voices of young people must be heard and never silenced, as doing so risks repeating past mistakes that weakened Barisan Nasional (BN).Umno Secretary-General Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki stated that youth perspectives, including those voiced by Umno Youth Chief Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh, should be respected and incorporated into the party.He added that Umno has always served as a platform that welcomes differing views.I believe we must celebrate differences of opinion, and ..

KUALA LUMPUR - Umno will only hold its party polls after the 16th General Election (GE16), said Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.He said this is possible due to the amendment to the party's constitution at the Special Umno General Assembly in 2022."We will wait until after the general election. We have a period of 18 months, the Umno Constitution was amended, namely it can be held 18 months from the end of the election year or after the general election, whichever comes first, said ..

KUALA LUMPUR MCA has given its assurance that it will continue to remain a component party of Barisan Nasional (BN), in line with the spirit of understanding that has existed since the coalitions formation.Its president, Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong, said the party has never had any intention of leaving BN, as it is one of the founding parties of the coalition.On behalf of MCA, we are a founding party of BN. So, that question does not arise.We founded the coalition together. Therefore, that ..