PUTRAJAYA - Pakatan Harapan (PH) leaders will hold a meeting soon to discuss several matters identified following the PKR National Congress and DAP Party Conference, including efforts to accelerate reforms and address violations of the law and major scandals.PKR information chief Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said the messages conveyed by delegates at the PKR congress and DAP members at the conference were clear that reform efforts must be expedited and firm action taken on issues involving breaches ..

GEORGE TOWN DAP Central Executive Committee member Chow Kon Yeow has called on former Economy Minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli to respect the party delegates' decision to remain in the Federal Government.Chow said Rafizi's remarks about DAP's continued participation in the unity government should not undermine the decision made by the party's delegates.Ask him to respect DAP and the decision made by the delegates.That is a basic matter, isn't it? he said at a press conference after officiating ..

PUTRAJAYA Sarawak DAP delegates have set five reform measures as a benchmark for the partys continued participation in the unity government.Soo Tien Ren said the demands include requiring Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to relinquish the Finance Minister portfolio.He said equal allocations should also be provided to all Members of Parliament, including those from the Opposition.Other demands include the repeal of the Sedition Act 1948, the establishment of the Malaysian Ombudsman, as ..

PUTRAJAYA DAP delegates have voted to remain in Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahims Federal Cabinet, opting to maintain their participation in the unity government despite a series of electoral setbacks.A total of 1,857 delegates voted for the party to remain in the government, while 242 voted against.According to Speaker Cha Kee Chin, 2,106 ballot papers were issued, of which 2,099 were deemed valid while seven were spoiled.Of the valid votes, 88.2 per cent of the delegates supported the ..

MELAKA - PKR president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today gave full mandate to vice-president Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail to carry out the duties of the party's deputy president.Anwar said although the new responsibility could be seen as an additional burden for Saifuddin Nasution, the Home Minister would have to shoulder the role as the incumbent, Nurul Izzah Anwar, would be taking a temporary leave of absence."So, I think my old friend, most loyal and whom I have known for a very long ..

MELAKA - Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today said he wants cooperation between the Unity Government and Umno-Barisan Nasional (BN) at the Federal level to continue, stressing that political stability and the peoples prosperity must take precedence.Anwar, who is also Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) president, said political decisions should not be driven by personal interests, positions or anger, but must instead be guided by what is best for the people and the country."With what has ..

PUTRAJAYA - A total of 14 state DAP delegates support the party remaining in the unity government to fulfil election promises and ensure the country's political stability.The support was voiced during the debate on the motion on whether DAP should remain in the federal government until the end of the current parliamentary term at the DAP 2026 National Conference at Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC) here today.Among the main reasons highlighted by the delegates included continuing ..

PUTRAJAYA More than 4,200 delegates at the 2026 DAP National Conference have begun voting to decide whether the party will remain in or withdraw from the government for the rest of the current term.The vote, being held at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC) today, will determine DAPs position in the unity government.The voting process is expected to take about two hours after all 14 delegates have completed debating the motion tabled by DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke.The ..

PUTRAJAYA - DAP has expressed full support for the governments proposal to repeal the Universities and University Colleges Act (AUKU) 1971, said its secretary-general Anthony Loke.He said DAP was not in government simply to hold office, but to contribute to the nation and bring about positive change through the reforms it has championed."Yesterday, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced that AUKU would be repealed. DAP fully supports the proposal, which the party has been fighting ..

MELAKA - Former Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun has expressed his readiness to step down as chairman of the Negeri Sembilan State Leadership Council (MPN) of Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) following the recent state election.Aminuddin said he agreed with the demands of six PKR branch leaders in the state who are urging the party leadership to reassess its position after PKR only won two of the 15 state assembly seats contested."I also take note of the demands of the six ..

PUTRAJAYA - DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke said the party must continue working to overcome the walls created by racial politics if it wants to broaden its acceptance among Malaysians, despite a series of electoral setbacks.In his keynote speech at the partys national congress today, Loke said his decision to contest Chennah during the Aug 1 Negeri Sembilan state election was not based solely on personal considerations, but was also intended to show that DAP could secure support across ..

MELAKA - PKR Youth (AMK) has been urged to undergo a paradigm shift and refine its strategies to win the support of voters aged 45 and below, who make up the largest segment of the countrys electoral roll.AMK chief Muhammad Kamil Abdul Munim said the move was critical as the results of the recent Johor and Negeri Sembilan state elections required the party to reassess its strengths and approaches in winning the peoples confidence."We have just gone through two state elections which had a ..

JOHOR BAHRU Pas stance could change at any time depending on how its president, Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang, interprets matters, says former Umno Supreme Council member Datuk Dr Mohd Puad Zarkashi.He said this was the dilemma facing Umno, which could pose a major risk to the party in the 16th General Election (GE16).According to him, working with Pas would not be easy.Abdul Hadi said Perikatan Nasional (PN) chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar in a statement stated that Bersatu is still a ..

MELAKA The brother of Umno Youth chief Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh is among 15 candidates announced by Parti Bersama Malaysia (Bersama) to contest in the upcoming Melaka state election.Dr Muhammad Solehin Saleh, 40, has been named as the partys candidate for the Bemban state seat.He is a medical doctor who holds a Bachelors Degree in General Medicine from Universitas Sriwijaya in Indonesia.He operates his own medical clinic in Merlimau and Muar since 2017.Bersama founder Datuk Seri Rafizi ..

MELAKA - Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) will strengthen its communication strategy, particularly in information dissemination, to ensure the governments messages are conveyed more clearly to the public.PKR Information Chief, who is also Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil, said the move followed several proposals raised by delegates at the ongoing PKR National Congress 2026 at the Melaka International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITC), Ayer Keroh."This is important (to strengthen ..

MELAKA - The reform agenda must continue even after assuming power, with governance constantly improved, including through stronger efforts to combat corruption, said Parti Amanah Negara (Amanah) president Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu.He said the mandate entrusted by the people must be demonstrated through work and action, regardless of position or who is involved."Those who siphon off the peoples money, we will fight them. It does not matter who they are or what position they hold. For Bang Mat, ..

KUALA LUMPUR - Angkatan Muda Keadilan (AMK) described the MADANI Governments move to repeal the Universities and University Colleges Act (AUKU) 1971 as a step towards more comprehensive higher education reform.AMK chief Muhammad Kamil Abdul Munim said the repeal of the act would strengthen university autonomy and academic freedom, as well as uphold students rights to freedom of expression and association, while allowing them to determine the direction of their movement.He said the move was an ..

AYER KEROH The President of Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR), Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, stated that he has no issue discussing the application made by six Branch Chiefs in Negeri Sembilan, who requested the party to re-evaluate the leadership of Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun as the State Leadership Council (MPN) Chairman for the state.However, he mentioned that he has not yet received the letter itself, although he has already been informed about it."I haven't received it yet, but I have been informed. ..

MELAKA - The 2026 PKR National Congress should serve as a platform to close ranks, strengthen the party and regain the peoples trust, said the Prime Ministers senior political adviser, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz.Tengku Zafrul, an ex-officio member of the PKR Political Bureau, urged all members to assess weaknesses, strengthen the organisation and ensure the party machinery operates more effectively, from the grassroots to the central leadership."The results of the recent state ..

AYER KEROH - Pakatan Harapan's (PH) decision to form the Unity Government with other political blocs, including Barisan Nasional (BN), has paid off despite the challenges of governing through consensus, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.The PH chairman and Prime Minister said the decision to build a broader coalition following the 2022 General Election had proven worthwhile.Alhamdulillah, in 2022, we were given the mandate. Thus, with the core strength of Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR), Democratic ..

TUMPAT - Parti Islam Se-Malaysia (PAS), through Perikatan Nasional (PN), is seeking an understanding with Barisan Nasional (BN) for upcoming state elections in Johor, Negeri Sembilan and Melaka, citing a political threat it described as dangerous.PAS Deputy Mursyidul Am Datuk Ahmad Yakob said the approach was taken by party president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang after assessing the current political landscape and recognising the need for greater cooperation among Malay-Muslim political parties.This ..

MELAKA - Mahasiswa Keadilan Malaysia chairman Muhammad Hazim Mohd Suhaimi brought forth four motions to strengthen students role in PKR, including establishing a leadership academy and a student advisory council, at the 2026 National Congress of Angkatan Muda Keadilan (AMK) today.The motions also include a community outreach programme and greater student representation in party committees and decision-making."We propose establishing the Mahasiswa Keadilan Leadership Academy to train young ..

KUALA LUMPUR Former Umno youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin (KJ) said trust between Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and his deputy Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has fallen to its lowest point since the unity government was formed in 2022.He said Barisan Nasionals (BN) decision to cooperate with Perikatan Nasional (PN) in the Negeri Sembilan state election had caused a major rupture in BNs relationship with Anwars Pakatan Harapan (PH), despite their continued cooperation at the federal ..

AYER KEROH Do not blame the public for not choosing us and do not insult the Malays who are concerned about their position, said Angkatan Muda Keadilan (AMK) chief Muhammad Kamil Abdul Munim.He said election defeats must be accepted with an open heart and a clear mind, rather than blaming the public for the choices they make.According to him, in a democracy, the public has the right to choose based on their own experiences, considerations, concerns and hopes.Our job is not to question them, but ..

AYER KEROH Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) deputy president Nurul Izzah Anwar stressed that she has chosen to continue fighting, not directly within the party, but through the society of Madani.She expressed her gratitude to all party members who offered support and words of encouragement to her, especially during challenging times."Thank you to all members who sent encouragement and comforting words, even during the most challenging times."I believe only Allah SWT can reward such kindness. May ..

AYER KEROH The integrity of the unity government under the leadership of Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is currently being tested by the actions of certain parties practising two-faced politics by prioritising personal political interests over the welfare of the people.Angkatan Muda Keadilan (AMK) chief Muhammad Kamil Abdul Munim said acts of political betrayal while the country's leadership is working hard to rebuild the confidence of the public and the international community in the nation's ..

SHAH ALAM Pakatan Harapan (PH) faces the risk of losing 27 parliamentary seats, including Tambun held by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, should Barisan Nasional (BN) and Perikatan Nasional (PN) reach a one-on-one agreement at the 16th general election (GE16).Universiti Malaya (UM) political science department senior lecturer Dr Mohammad Tawfik Yaakub said based on the GE15 results, the combined BN and PN votes in the seats concerned mathematically outnumber PH's votes.Besides Tambun, ..

SHAH ALAM This Sunday, DAP faces what could be one of the most consequential moments in its recent history less an annual party gathering than a reckoning over its future role in the Federal Government.A total of 4,264 delegates representing 1,704 branches will gather in Putrajaya with one question hanging over the party: Should DAP continue serving in the Federal Government for the remainder of the parliamentary term, or walk away? The question comes amid growing unease among sections of the ..

SHAH ALAM - A senior Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) lawmaker has stopped short of ruling out a move to Parti Bersama Malaysia (Bersama), saying the right vehicle for progressive politics matters more than party loyalty, although 18 years in PKR is not something he would give up lightly.Petaling Jaya Member of Parliament Lee Chean Chung, speaking on Sinar Daily's Top News Podcast Time to Fix the System, was asked directly whether he would join Bersama, the new third-force party led by former ..

SHAH ALAM - Pakatan Harapan (PH) has run out of time to convince voters that its partnership with Barisan Nasional (BN) has not come at the cost of its reform principles, with the coalition needing to focus on strengthening itself rather than relying on others, says a Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) lawmaker.Petaling Jaya Member of Parliament Lee Chean Chung said the question of whether working with BN had compromised PH's founding ideals was no longer just theoretical, it had played out visibly on ..

SHAH ALAM DAPs decision on whether to remain in the Federal Government could have wider consequences for Pakatan Harapan (PH), with Petaling Jaya MP Lee Chean Chung describing the partys current dilemma as part of a broader political crisis facing the coalition.Speaking during Sinar Dailys Top News Podcast: Time to Fix the System, Lee said DAPs decision to convene a special national congress reflected concerns within the party and among parts of its support base.He said DAP was likely facing ..

PUTRAJAYA Transport Minister Anthony Loke has declined to confirm whether Thursday's monthly assembly of the Transport Ministry was his last as minister, telling reporters to wait until after Sunday's DAP Congress before drawing any conclusions.Asked whether the assembly marked his final appearance as minister, Loke responded: How do you know this is the last one?He stressed that he had never said the gathering would be his last and asked reporters to wait until Sunday before discussing his ..

BARISAN Nasional's (BN) electoral strength in Perak could make the coalition a crucial player in determining the state's political landscape at the next general election (GE), with potential alliances with either Perikatan Nasional (PN) or Pakatan Harapan (PH) producing markedly different outcomes.The success of BN's cooperation with PN in Johor and Negeri Sembilan has fuelled speculation that similar political arrangements could shape the contest in Perak, particularly as parties begin ..

SHAH ALAM - The steady stream of departures from PKR is increasingly being viewed as a symptom of deeper challenges within the party, with analysts warning that more resignations could follow, further raising concerns over its unity, governance and reformist identity.After the resignations of former Cabinet ministers Rafizi Ramli (Pandan) and Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad (Setiawangsa), Wong Chen (Subang) recently followed suit on Aug 5.O2 Research head Anis Anwar Suhaimi said Wongs resignation has ..

SHAH ALAM Former Subang Member of Parliament (MP) Wong Chen has officially joined Parti Bersama Malaysia (Bersama) effective Wednesday and has been tasked with overseeing the preparation of the partys policy papers.In a joint statement, Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli, Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad and Syukri Razab said Wong submitted his membership application online, which would be processed in accordance with the partys membership regulations.They said Wong, who had served as an MP since 2013, would oversee ..

SHAH ALAM Four years after the 15th General Election (GE15) produced a hung Parliament, Malaysia's federal political landscape has undergone significant change, with defections, expulsions, resignations and the emergence of new political vehicles reshaping the balance of power in the Dewan Rakyat.While Pakatan Harapan (PH) emerged as the largest coalition with 82 seats in GE15, the subsequent formation of the unity government brought together PH, Barisan Nasional, Gabungan Parti Sarawak, ..

KANGAR Current developments within Bersatu and the direction of its leadership have prompted Perlis Executive Councillor Megat Hashirat Hassan to resign as a committee member of the partys Arau division.His resignation took effect on Aug 10 and was confirmed by Bersatu Perlis State Leadership Body chairman Abu Bakar Hamzah, who is also the Perlis Menteri Besar.In his official resignation letter addressed to Bersatu secretary-general Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali, Megat said he had made the ..

SHAH ALAM Speculation has intensified that former Subang Member of Parliament (MP) Wong Chen could follow former PKR leaders Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli and Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad into Parti Bersama Malaysia (Bersama), following his resignation on Aug 10 and recent presence at the partys official launch.Political observers suggest his departure from PKR, spurred by the loss of access to his constituency development fund portal, signals a broader realignment among backbenchers.While Wong could retain a ..

SHAH ALAM Wong Chens resignation as Subang Member of Parliament (MP) is unlikely to result in a by-election, as the vacancy occurred with less than two years remaining before the next general election (GE) and does not currently affect the Federal Governments parliamentary majority.Political analyst Dr G Manimaran said the law generally does not require a by-election when a parliamentary vacancy occurs with less than two years remaining in the term.However, an exception could be made if the ..

KUALA LUMPUR - Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Dr Johari Abdul today confirmed that he had officially received the resignation notice from Subang Member of Parliament Wong Chen yesterday."As everyone is aware, the Honourable Member for Subang has submitted a letter relinquishing his membership, effective yesterday."As the Speaker of the Dewan Rakyat, I have notified the Election Commission of the vacancy of the Subang parliamentary seat in accordance with Article 54(1) of the Federal Constitution, ..