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News Malaysia » Politics: Malaysians must learn political polyamory now: Understanding what lies ahead in Negeri Sembilan — Phar Kim Beng

News channel or source: https://www.malaymail.com/news/what-you-think/2026/07/21/malaysians-must-learn-political-polyamory-now-understanding-what-lies-ahead-in-negeri-sembilan-phar-kim-beng/228445
Published on: Monday 20 July 2026

For decades, Malaysian voters have been conditioned to view politics through the lens of institutional monogamy.Citizens voted for a coalition — whether ...

News Malaysia » Politics: DAP’s election loss in Malaysia’s Johor prompts soul-searching ahead of next key poll

News channel or source: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3360393/daps-election-loss-malaysias-johor-prompts-soul-searching-ahead-next-key-poll
Published on: Monday 13 July 2026

Following two recent electoral defeats, PH’s coalition ally faces another stern test at the Negeri Sembilan poll on August 1.

News Malaysia » Politics: Can Malaysia’s PAS deliver the votes in Negeri Sembilan despite Johor wipeout?

News channel or source: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3360835/can-malaysias-pas-deliver-votes-negeri-sembilan-despite-johor-wipeout
Published on: Thursday 16 July 2026

The party says it helped BN secure victory in Johor and has promoted cooperation with the coalition for the coming Negeri Sembilan election.

News Malaysia » Politics: Johor and Negeri Sembilan: Could Malaysia be witnessing a second ‘Sheraton moment’? Voters have to decide — Phar Kim Beng

News channel or source: https://www.malaymail.com/news/what-you-think/2026/07/18/johor-and-negeri-sembilan-could-malaysia-be-witnessing-a-second-sheraton-moment-voters-have-to-decide-phar-kim-beng/228028
Published on: Friday 17 July 2026

The political significance of the Negeri Sembilan state election extends well beyond the boundaries of one state. Coming shortly after Johor, it has become a test ...

News Malaysia » Politics: What does BN’s landslide victory in Johor polls mean for PM Anwar, Malaysia’s political landscape?

News channel or source: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/malaysia-johor-election-results-bn-ph-anwar-6248941
Published on: Sunday 12 July 2026

Barisan Nasional’s sweeping victory in the Johor state election has strengthened its hand within Malaysia’s unity government, while exposing cracks in Pakatan Harapan’s traditional support base, say ...

News Malaysia » Politics: Malaysia’s Upcoming State Elections: Allies Are Rivals Again

News channel or source: https://thediplomat.com/2026/07/malaysias-upcoming-state-elections-allies-are-rivals-again/
Published on: Tuesday 07 July 2026

Despite being partners at the federal level, the Pakatan Harapan and Barisan Nasional coalitions are competing to become the dominant force of tomorrow.

News Malaysia » Politics: Malaysia’s political pacts want a shot at Johor polls. These rebels aren’t making it easy for them

News channel or source: https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/malaysias-political-pacts-want-a-shot-at-johor-polls-these-rebels-arent-making-it-easy-for-them
Published on: Monday 06 July 2026

Political rebels and defectors are disrupting the Johor election, impacting major parties and challenging the status quo. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

News Malaysia » Politics: Malaysia politics: Parties unveil candidates ahead of nomination day in Negeri Sembilan

News channel or source: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/malaysia-politics-parties-unveil-candidates-ahead-nomination-day-in-negeri-sembilan-6261386
Published on: Friday 17 July 2026

Political temperature rising once again in Malaysia as it heads towards another state election - this time in Negeri Sembilan. The stakes are high for Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's Pakatan ...

News Malaysia » Politics: Malaysian PM’s Coalition Suffers Significant Defeat in Johor State Election

News channel or source: https://thediplomat.com/2026/07/malaysian-pms-coalition-suffers-significant-defeat-in-johor-state-election/
Published on: Sunday 12 July 2026

Barisan Nasional, the Grand Old Party of Malaysian politics, has been aided by a growing disillusionment with Anwar’s leadership and discord among its Malay-Muslim rivals. Onn Hafiz Ghazi, the chief ...

News Malaysia » Politics: Malaysia’s 71-party landscape seen as fragmented but functionally stable - Political analysts

News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-my/politics/government/malaysia-s-71-party-landscape-seen-as-fragmented-but-functionally-stable-political-analysts/ar-AA23BQiq
Published on: Tuesday 19 May 2026

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 ...

News Malaysia » Politics: Can Malaysian politics unite the country when the world is coming apart?

News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-my/politics/government/can-malaysian-politics-unite-the-country-when-the-world-is-coming-apart/ar-AA1YAWgX
Published on: Friday 13 March 2026

In my conversations with global investors, business leaders and policymakers, one theme increasingly stands out – how uncertain and even dangerous the world feels today compared witg the last few ...

News Malaysia » Politics: Malaysia's longest-serving PM Mahathir Mohamad turns 101

News channel or source: https://www.asiaone.com/malaysia/mahathir-mohamad-turns-101
Published on: Thursday 09 July 2026

Malaysia's longest-serving former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad turned 101 on Friday (July 10), with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim sending his birthday wishes.In a Facebook post on ...