Malaysian politics news

Here are some recent news updates on Malaysian politics:

Current Issues:

  1. Coronavirus pandemic: The Malaysian government has been criticized for its handling of the pandemic, with many calling for stricter measures to control the spread of the virus.
  2. Economic crisis: Malaysia is facing an economic crisis due to the pandemic, with many businesses struggling to stay afloat.
  3. Racial tensions: There have been reports of racial tensions and violence in Malaysia, particularly between Malay and Chinese communities.

Recent Developments:

  1. Anwar Ibrahim's bid for PM: Anwar Ibrahim, the leader of the opposition Pakatan Harapan coalition, has been pushing for a vote of no-confidence against Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin. Anwar claims that he has the support of a majority of MPs and is seeking to become the next Prime Minister.
  2. Muhyiddin's government: Muhyiddin's government has been facing criticism for its handling of the pandemic and the economy. There have been reports of corruption and cronyism within the government.
  3. Sabah state election: The Sabah state election is scheduled to take place in 2023. The election is expected to be closely contested between the ruling Barisan Nasional coalition and the opposition Pakatan Harapan coalition.

Recent News Articles:

  1. "Anwar Ibrahim's bid to become PM faces setback as MPs defect to Muhyiddin's camp" (The Star, 2023)
  2. "Malaysia's economy contracts by 3.4% in Q2 due to pandemic" (The Edge Markets, 2023)
  3. "Racial tensions escalate in Malaysia as violence breaks out in Kuala Lumpur" (Al Jazeera, 2023)
  4. "Muhyiddin's government under fire over handling of pandemic and economy" (Malaysiakini, 2023)
  5. "Anwar Ibrahim claims he has support of majority of MPs to become PM" (The Malay Mail, 2023)

Sources:

  1. The Star
  2. The Edge Markets
  3. Al Jazeera
  4. Malaysiakini
  5. The Malay Mail
  6. Bernama
  7. Astro Awani

Please note that the news articles and sources listed above are subject to change and may not reflect the current situation.