Umno is beating the drum for an early GE16, but the arithmetic in the Dewan Rakyat suggests the road to the polls may not be in its hands.

The shifting fortunes of Umno, Bersatu, and their various partners show how quickly an indispensable ally can become expendable – and useful again.

A conversation in Manila about the similarities between Malaysian and Philippine politics takes on a more troubling resonance as corruption cases in KL reach the highest levels of power.

The DAP may have good reasons for remaining in the unity government, but the longer it stays, the harder it becomes to convince disillusioned supporters that principle matters more than position.

Like in politics, it's all relative when talking about the economy. It depends on what is on one's plate.

Bigwig or small fry, some parties may be crushed by fractured alliances in the next general election, says the columnist.

Politics can be mighty confusing for the average voter nowadays, as alliances shift seemingly every other day.

The PM and Deputy PM had tongues wagging when they exchanged verses on social media, reminding us that Malaysian politics can be elegantly restrained yet sharply on point in verse form.

The state election may offer clues on voter sentiment, party strength, and the future shape of alliances.

Sabahans say the new targeted diesel subsidy scheme overlooks how families, businesses, and long-distance travel work in the country's second-largest state.

While football remains anyone's game, Johor's election seems headed firmly in one party's way – and that has implications far beyond the state.