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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.

Reuters

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.

Reuters

Malaysia's nearly century-old Mahathir seeks re-election

Langkawi (Malaysia) (AFP) - Mahathir Mohamad, the nearly 100-year-old elder statesman of Malaysian politics, filed his candidacy Saturday in what is likely to be his final race, as campaigning for upcoming general elections began.

AFP

Malaysia’s youth election: will the biggest ever cohort of under-40s voters make a difference?

After the voting age was lowered from 21 to 18, the youth vote has become key to the outcome of November’s election

The Guardian - AU

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.

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Malaysia to hold snap national elections on November 19

Putrajaya (Malaysia) (AFP) - Malaysia will hold a snap election on November 19, officials announced Thursday, with the ruling party seeking to consolidate its comeback after its former leader was jailed for corruption.

AFP

Explainer-Key issues as Malaysia prepares to vote

Malaysia will hold a general election on Nov. 19, its election commission said on Thursday, in a contest that the country's ruling graft-tainted party hopes will strengthen its hold on power.

Reuters

Malaysia to hold national elections on Nov 19

Malaysia will head to the polls on Nov 19, officials said Thursday, after the prime minister called for a snap election to restore political stability.

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Malaysia to hold national elections on November 19

Putrajaya (Malaysia) (AFP) - Malaysia will head to the polls on November 19, officials said Thursday, after the prime minister called for a snap election to restore political stability.

AFP

Malaysia's Najib could be freed if his party wins poll: ex-PM

Kuala Lumpur (AFP) - Malaysia's jailed ex-leader Najib Razak could be freed if his ruling party wins snap elections expected next month, former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad said Tuesday.

AFP

Malaysia's Mahathir, 97, to run in general elections

Malaysia’s 97-year-old former leader Mahathir Mohamad says he will defend his seat in the general elections expected next month

The Independent UK

Malaysia's Mahathir fears Najib would walk free if graft-tainted party wins polls

Malaysia's veteran politician and opposition leader Mahathir Mohamad predicted on Tuesday that disgraced former prime minister Najib Razak would be released from jail if his graft-tainted ruling party wins an upcoming general election.

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Key issues as Malaysia gets set to go to the polls

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob called for an early election on Monday, to win a stronger mandate and stabilise a rocky political landscape that has persisted in the wake of the multi-billion dollar 1MDB scandal and Covid crisis.

Reuters

Explainer-Key issues as Malaysia gets set to go to the polls

Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob called for an early election on Monday, to win a stronger mandate and stabilise a rocky political landscape that has persisted in the wake of the multi-billion dollar 1MDB scandal and COVID crisis.

Bangkok Post

Malaysia PM dissolves parliament, paving way for early vote

Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob announced the dissolution of parliament on Monday, paving the way for elections this year as his ruling party seeks to strengthen its position following a run of successful local polls.

Al Jazeera

Malaysia announces early election amid persistent in-fighting

PM Ismail Sabri says he has dissolved parliament and the election date will be decided by the election commission.

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Malaysia PM calls snap elections

Kuala Lumpur (AFP) - Malaysia's prime minister dissolved parliament Monday to clear the way for snap elections in a bid to restore political stability as the country emerges from the ravages of Covid-19 and a multi-billion dollar corruption scandal.

AFP

Malaysian parliament dissolved ahead of snap polls: PM

Kuala Lumpur (AFP) - Malaysia's prime minister announced the dissolution of parliament Monday, allowing for snap elections aimed at bringing political stability as the country emerges from Covid-19 and the 1MDB corruption scandal.

Bangkok Post

Malaysian PM orders probe of former top prosecutor

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob on Friday ordered an investigation into possible misconduct by a former top prosecutor who had brought corruption cases against several senior members of his ruling United Malays National Organisation (Umno) party.

Reuters

Malaysia PM orders misconduct probe into former attorney-general

Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob on Friday ordered a probe into possible misconduct by a former top prosecutor who had brought corruption cases against several senior members of his ruling United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) party.

Reuters

Malaysia's ex-PM Najib given medical all-clear to return to prison

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has been given medical clearance to return to prison after completing rehabilitative treatment at a Kuala Lumpur hospital, the health ministry said on Friday.

Reuters

Former Malaysia deputy prime minister acquitted of graft charges - media

A Malaysian high court acquitted a former deputy prime minister of 40 bribery charges, saying the prosecution had failed to provide enough evidence, state news agency Bernama reported on Friday.

Bangkok Post

Former Malaysia deputy prime minister acquitted of graft charges

KUALA LUMPUR: A Malaysian high court acquitted a former deputy prime minister of 40 bribery charges, saying the prosecution had failed to provide enough evidence, a state news agency reported on Friday.

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