In 1998 Mr Anwar challenged Dr Mahathir for control of the party ... that shook Malaysia's political system to the core. Betrayal was viciously punished as power was retained at all cost.

The group of prominent retired civil servants says this is necessary to curb external influences and protect national ...

KUALA LUMPUR – A small party in Malaysia’s governing coalition ... climb to maintain its relevance in the country’s crowded political field. Parti Amanah Negara, with just eight seats ...

and the most infamous of all, the Sheraton Move in 2020. The defection of politicians, or "party hopping," has historically marred Malaysia's political landscape, undermining democratic processes ...

Political scientist Azmil Tayeb of Universiti Sains Malaysia said: “PAS will remain a provincial party if it goes down this path. It can kiss its national aspirations goodbye, unless it can convince ...

KUALA LUMPUR--After resisting pressure for months to hand over Malaysia ... political distress. Anwar and his allies said Mahathir wasn’t party to the conspiracy and had relinquished all ...