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Singapore's Workers Party has solidly backed secretary-general Pritam Singh in internal votes, despite his conviction for lying to Parliament. The decisive show of unity raises questions about whether the opposition party can persuade swing voters.
PAS aims to capture 11 seats in Johor, a dramatic expansion from the single seat it won in the 2022 state election. The move signals the Islamic party's growing ambitions within Malaysia's evolving political landscape.
Amanah is demanding answers from PAS about its continued backing of Bersatu candidates in the Johor state election despite mounting criticism of their Perikatan Nasional coalition partner.
A DAP candidate contesting in Tiram believes party representation will not hinder her ability to secure support from Malay voters, arguing that constituents prioritise demonstrated performance and community service.
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Malaysia's Dewan Rakyat Speaker has formally confirmed Hamzah Zainudin's position as Opposition Leader following parliamentary procedures. Muhyiddin Yassin has been reassigned to a different seating arrangement in the chamber.
Perikatan Nasional has formally notified Parliament that Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin will resume his role as the opposition leader, consolidating PN's position in the chamber.
Perikatan Nasional has formally notified the Dewan Rakyat Speaker that Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin remains opposition leader, consolidating PN's position as the largest opposition bloc in Parliament.
Cambodia's Supreme Court has suspended a prison sentence against opposition politician Rong Chhun but upheld a ban preventing him from contesting elections, his legal team confirmed Friday.
Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin will occupy the opposition leader's seat in Parliament this week, moving Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin further back in the chamber's traditional row arrangement.
Pas has categorically denied orchestrating Bersatu's removal from Perikatan Nasional, claiming no intentional pressure despite visible strains in the opposition coalition.
Bersatu's information chief has publicly urged PAS to withdraw from Perikatan Nasional, suggesting the party either contest independently or establish a separate coalition arrangement.
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Hamzah Zainudin, the former Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia deputy president and Larut MP, attended a PAS-organised gathering of opposition parliamentarians in Kuala Lumpur, reflecting ongoing recalibrations within Malaysia's fractured opposition landscape.
The future of Bersatu within Perikatan Nasional will be determined through a supreme council majority vote, signalling potential instability within the opposition bloc.
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PKR has announced it will contest the Puteri Wangsa seat in the upcoming Johor state election, reversing a prior arrangement to cede the constituency to ally Muda. The move reflects evolving coalition politics within Pakatan Harapan.
A suspended Bersatu vice-president has confirmed that Larut MP Hamzah was designated opposition leader because he commanded the backing of PAS and a majority of Bersatu parliamentarians, underscoring coalition cohesion.