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Game-changing victory for PAS

The landslide victory for PAS in Kemaman signals that the green wave has not subsided and that Umno is in danger of being wiped out in other states.

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Zahid’s retirement - for real or testing the wind?

THE health of Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has been a trending topic amid speculation that he may be riding into the sunset.

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Loke has a lot on his plate

DAP leaders need to convince their Chinese base that the party is still their champion and that it has their interests at heart.

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Tied up in a Chinese knot

The Chinese base is still with Anwar but the new political reality is sinking in and discontent is growing over the government’s stand on domestic and international issues.

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Hidden hands stir trouble for Bersatu

The string of Bersatu MPs switching support away from their party has been perceived as a scheme to undermine the position of Muhyiddin and pressure him to step aside.

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Out in the cold but still PM material

The possibility of Hishammuddin Hussein reviving his career in Umno is still there, but it will be an uphill journey for Khairy Jamaluddin as he strives to stay relevant.

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Burden on Umno’s second echelon

UMNO Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh is arguably one of the most-watched personalities in Umno today.

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Are Chow’s days as Penang CM numbered?

CHOW Kon Yeow is not a born fighter, but he seems to be fighting for his political survival barely two months after being sworn in for a second term as the Penang Chief Minister.

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Thorn in Zahid’s side

ISHAM Jalil was, once upon a time, regarded as mentri besar material in Selangor.

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Business group takes on Penang CM

The Penang Chinese Chamber of Commerce took out full-page advertorials in Chinese newspapers demanding answers from the Chief Minister over the controversial sale of state government land.

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Cabinet reshuffle around the corner

THERE was a flicker of excitement when the Prime Minister’s car was seen going through the Palace gates on Friday (Sept 29) morning, that the Cabinet reshuffle was finally happening.

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Heat over Zahid’s DNAA simmers on

IT was the most stormy day in Parliament since Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim became Prime Minister. No one, whether from the opposition or government benches, or even the Speaker who is known for his tough-talking style, can be remotely proud of the commotion in Parliament earlier this week.