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Not long ago, the central battleground of a Malaysian election campaign was the ceramah – open-air night rallies where tens of thousands would gather to hear politicians speak. - BERNAMA FILE PIX

Not long ago, the central battleground of a Malaysian election campaign was the ceramah – open-air night rallies where tens of thousands would gather to hear politicians speak. - BERNAMA FILE PIX

How Malaysia's political war moved online and why what you see may not be what voters feel

In this digital arena, the gap between what trends online and what actually influences voters has become increasingly wide and arguably more consequential.

13 May 2026 07:30AM

UKM Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Political Science Programme senior lecturer Dr Jamaie Hamil (left) said allegations linking Datuk Seri Farhash Wafa Salvador to money laundering activities involving billions of ringgit overseas appeared to be more about shaping public perception and political attacks rather than proven wrongdoing.

UKM Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Political Science Programme senior lecturer Dr Jamaie Hamil (left) said allegations linking Datuk Seri Farhash Wafa Salvador to money laundering activities involving billions of ringgit overseas appeared to be more about shaping public perception and political attacks rather than proven wrongdoing.

Malaysians urged to reject political slander, practise mature politics ahead of GE16

Malaysians should adopt a more mature political mindset and avoid being swayed by incitement designed to secure political influence and power.

12 May 2026 03:51PM

Growing Middle East crisis could become a defining backdrop to the next general election, shaping how leaders position themselves on stability, leadership and public trust as parties quietly shift into election readiness mode. - BERNAMA FILE PIX

Growing Middle East crisis could become a defining backdrop to the next general election, shaping how leaders position themselves on stability, leadership and public trust as parties quietly shift into election readiness mode. - BERNAMA FILE PIX

Middle East crisis may shape GE narratives as parties quietly enter election mode, analysts say

Growing Middle East crisis could become a defining backdrop to the next general election, shaping how leaders position themselves on stability, leadership and public trust as parties quietly shift into election readiness mode.

12 May 2026 07:00AM

Bersatu’s Disciplinary Board today expelled and suspended four more elected representatives and party leaders with immediate effect.

Bersatu’s Disciplinary Board today expelled and suspended four more elected representatives and party leaders with immediate effect.

Bersatu expels, suspends four more leaders for disciplinary breaches

Those expelled were Kok Lanas assemblyman and Ketereh division chief Datuk Mohamed Farid Mohamed Zawawi, as well as Parit division Armada chief Wan Meor Safwat Naqiuddin Shamsuddin.

11 May 2026 09:03PM

Bersatu’s Lembah Pantai and Larut divisions have announced their dissolution with immediate effect.

Bersatu’s Lembah Pantai and Larut divisions have announced their dissolution with immediate effect.

Bersatu Disciplinary Board axes elected reps over party constitution, ethics violations

KUALA LUMPUR - The Bersatu Disciplinary Board has expelled and suspended the membership of several elected representatives and party leaders, effective immediately.Among those expelled are the State Assemblyman (ADUN) for Suka Menanti, who is also the Alor Setar Division Chief, Dzowahir Ab Ghani;...

09 May 2026 12:29AM

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

Zahid says ‘reject Umno’ chants stem from PH grassroots misunderstanding

"They may not have a clear picture of the position taken by Umno and BN."

07 May 2026 07:41PM