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Mahathir Mohamad: Ex-Malaysia PM loses seat in shock defeat

The 97-year-old elder statesman who twice led Malaysia suffered his first electoral defeat in 53 years.

Al Jazeera

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 ex-PM Mahathir loses seat in first election defeat in 53 years

Malaysia's veteran leader Mahathir Mohamad suffered his first election defeat in 53 years on Saturday in a blow that could mark the end of a seven-decade political career.

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Malaysians vote in elections as old party, reformers clash

Malaysians have begun casting ballots in a tightly contested national election that will determine whether the country’s longest-ruling coalition can make a comeback after its electoral defeat four years ago

The Independent UK

Factbox-Malaysia's prime minister candidates in general election

Malaysians were voting in a general election on Saturday expected to be a close race between coalitions led by Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob, long-time opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim and former premier Muhyiddin Yassin.

Reuters

Explainer-Key issues as Malaysians vote in close parliamentary election

Malaysians were voting on Saturday in a closely fought election pitting Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob against longtime opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim and former premier Muhyiddin Yassin.

Reuters

Malaysia faces hung parliament in tight election race

Malaysia was facing a hung parliament for the first time in its history as support for a conservative Islamic alliance prevented major coalitions from winning a simple majority in a general election.

Reuters

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Malaysia's political candidates make final pitches to voters

Malaysian political candidates are making their final pitches on the eve of national elections in an attempt to win over a divided electorate worried about the economy, rising costs of living and political turmoil that resulted in three prime ministers since the last polls in 2018

The Independent UK

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.

Al Jazeera

Anti-Western and hyper macho, Putin’s appeal in Southeast Asia

Soviet-era nostalgia and anti-Western sentiment fuel online support for Russia’s Vladimir Putin and his war on Ukraine.

Al Jazeera

What to know ahead of Malaysia's general elections

Malaysia’s general elections will take place Saturday, over a month after Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob dissolved Parliament and announced snap elections

The Independent UK

Why Malaysia’s 2022 election is so difficult to predict

Malaysia holds its general election on Saturday with three leading coalitions vying for power and millions of new voters.

Al Jazeera

Malaysia's Anwar tries to lock in lead in close election race

Anwar Ibrahim has ramped up campaigning this week to be Malaysia's prime minister, buoyed by polls putting the veteran opposition leader ahead in a closely fought contest.

Reuters

At 97, Malaysia’s Mahathir makes last election hurrah

At 97, two-time former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad is back in the election race

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'We Can': Malaysia's Anwar in ultimate election bid to be PM

With a battle cry of “We Can,” Malaysia's reformist opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim has launched what could be his last chance to fulfill a 2-decade-long quest to become the country's next leader

Reuters

Factbox-Malaysia's prime minister candidates in upcoming poll

Malaysia will go to the polls on Nov. 19th in what is set to be a highly competitive race between three major coalitions led by incumbent Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob, long-time opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim, and former premier Muhyiddin Yassin.

The Independent UK

Unfazed by scandals, Malaysia’s old party seeks win in polls

Malaysia’s longest-serving party has promised “stability and prosperity" for the country as it seeks to regain power in next week's general elections

Reuters

At 97, Malaysia's Mahathir vows one final fight against graft-tainted govt

At age 97, veteran Malaysia leader Mahathir Mohamad said he was determined to fight one final election to oust a government he said was led by "criminals", even if it could mean teaming up once again with long-time rival Anwar Ibrahim.

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Anwar Ibrahim confident of simple majority in Malaysia polls

Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim said his Pakatan Harapan’s alliance is confident of securing a simple majority even in the face of a multi-cornered fight in this month’s general election.

Reuters

Once again, Malaysia's Anwar bids to become prime minister

After two decades as opposition leader, Malaysia's Anwar Ibrahim was poised to finally become prime minister in 2020. But his alliance collapsed from infighting, leaving him as far away as ever from the top job.

Bangkok Post

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.

Reuters

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

Reuters

Rival Malaysia parties need to form alliances to win election, poll shows

Malaysia's opposing political blocs will need to form an alliance to stand a chance of governing after this month's general election, with none likely to win a simple majority, an opinion poll showed on Friday.

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