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Malaysian party’s purge of senior leaders fortifies chief’s grip

Malaysia’s Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi strengthened his hold over one of the nation’s ruling parties after purging or sidelining senior leaders on Friday, but analysts say the move will do little to bolster his bloc’s popularity.

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Malaysia's 15th General Election: How a less influential Islamic party becomes the largest one in parliament

Malaysia’s fifteenth general election, held in late November, is arguably the most historic in the country’s history. For the first time, no coalition managed to secure a parliamentary majority, resulting in a hung federal parliament.

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Anwar seeks to cement Malaysia power with early confidence vote

Unlike Malaysia’s last few leaders, who did all they could to avoid a confidence vote in parliament, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is eager to prove that he commands a majority in parliament.

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Anwar Ibrahim: Who is Malaysia's new prime minister?

Malaysia's new prime minister, 75-year-old Anwar Ibrahim, was sworn in on Thursday, bringing to a close his three-decade quest for the job that had eluded him time and again and led to him spending nearly a decade in jail.

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Reformist Anwar finally becomes Malaysia's prime minister

As Malaysia's Anwar Ibrahim prepares on Thursday to take over as prime minister following an unprecedented hung parliament, one of his recent comments serves to sum up the persistence that secured him the job he has eyed for three decades.

Reuters

Anwar sworn in as Malaysian PM

KUALA LUMPUR: Perennial opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim was sworn in as Malaysia’s prime minister before the country’s king in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday, ending a five-day political impasse after inconclusive polls.

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Divisive Islamists loom over Malaysia politics after big win

Former premier Muhyiddin Yassin and veteran opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim are locked in a race to become Malaysia’s next prime minister. Whichever man wins power will have to contend with an increasingly popular hardline force.

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Explainer-Who is Malaysia's king and why is he picking the prime minister?

Malaysian King Al-Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah is in the spotlight as he mulls his choice on who will be the country's next prime minister, after an election left no party with a majority in parliament and coalition talks failed.

Reuters

Malaysian king to interview lawmakers to determine new PM

Malaysia’s monarch will interview 30 MPs from Barisan Nasional on Wednesday to ascertain whether an ex-prime minister or an opposition leader will become the next prime minister, deepening political uncertainty after an inconclusive vote.

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Malaysia's Anwar, Muhyiddin vie for premiership in post-election crisis

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's incumbent coalition said it would not support opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim or former premier Muhyiddin Yassin in forming a government, adding to the political crisis from an inconclusive election.

Bangkok Post

What do we know about talks to form a new Malaysian government?

The weekend election left the leading coalitions scrambling to secure a majority in a polarised political environment.

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Malaysia's incumbent ruling coalition agrees to be opposition

Malaysia's incumbent ruling coalition said on Tuesday it agreed to be in opposition after deciding not to support any coalition to form a government.

Reuters

Malaysia ruling coalition loses ground to rivals

Coalition led by opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim wins most seats, but group led by ex-PM Muhyiddin Yassin make gains.

Al Jazeera

Malaysia's ruling coalition says it accepts election results

Malaysia's ruling Barisan Nasional coalition said it accepted the people's decision after an election on Saturday, but stopped short of conceding defeat, after early results showed the coalition was trailing behind two other contenders.

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Malaysia elections: opposition takes narrow early lead

Clear winner from three main contenders looks unlikely in first election since voting age lowered to 18

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Infographic: All you need to know about Malaysia’s elections

Millions of Malaysians will elect the country’s 15th parliament and the prime minister for the next five years.

Bangkok Post

Najib’s son to make run for state seat in Malaysia poll debut

Mohamad Nizar Najib, the eldest son of jailed former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak, will contest for a state seat in this month’s election as he seeks to continue his family’s political legacy.

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Malaysian election campaign kicks off

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian political leaders began campaigning on Saturday for what is set to be a close election race, with incumbent Prime Minister Ismail Sabri facing off against veterans Anwar Ibrahim and Muhyiddin Yassin.

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Malaysian leaders kick off election campaigns in tight race

Malaysian political leaders began their election campaigning on Saturday for what is set to be a close race, with incumbent Prime Minister Ismail Sabri facing off with veterans Anwar Ibrahim and Muhyiddin Yassin.

Al Jazeera

Campaigning kicks off for Malaysia’s November 19 general election

The election is expected to see stiff competition for new voters as 5 million names have been added to voter lists.

The Independent UK

Campaigning kicks off for Malaysia's general elections

Campaigning for Malaysia’s general elections has formally started in a highly competitive race that will see the world’s longest-serving coalition seeking to regain its dominance four years after a shocking electoral loss

Bangkok Post

Elections and old ties grip SE Asia

The Southeast Asian region is entering election mode -- starting with the upcoming snap election in Malaysia next month, followed by the national election next year in Thailand, which is tentatively set for May, and Cambodia's poll in July.

Reuters

Factbox-How Malaysia's election system works

Malaysia will hold a general election on Nov. 19, its election commission said on Thursday.

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Malaysia PM says days of easy election wins are over: Bernama

Malaysian caretaker Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob said the ruling Barisan Nasional coalition must work “very hard” to secure the overwhelming majority it needs to form a strong government in the coming general election, Bernama reported.

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