United Malays National Organization (UMNO)

Four years after its shock defeat to a progressive multi-ethnic coalition, can UMNO regain its mandate?

The outcome of this month’s election is “far less certain and predictable" than previous ones.

The chairman of the country's Election Commission said that a two-week campaign period will begin on November 5.

The strong showing for the Barisan Nasional coalition is expected to intensify calls for an early general election.

The election is the first to be held in Malaysia since a constitutional amendment lowered the voting age from 21 to 18.

The shifting political allegiances of the past three years seem set to continue until the next general election.

The appointment of Ismail Sabri Yaakob restores the United Malays National Organization to its accustomed position of power.

Deputy Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob seems set to be appointed Malaysia's next prime minister.

So who will replace Muhyiddin as Malaysia’s next prime minister? Several potential horses are nosing their way toward the starting line.

Whoever takes Muhyiddin’s place will inherit an unresolved political crisis, in addition to a worsening public health emergency.

The king’s statement immediately sparked an uproar in Parliament, with opposition lawmakers shouting “treason” and demanding that Prime Minister Muhyiddin resign.

The surprise announcement has given PM Muhyiddin Yassin until August 1 to get COVID-19, and the broader political situation, under control.