BN’s confidence rests on Johor’s strong economic momentum and the popularity of Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi, while a convincing victory could strengthen Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s hand in national seat negotiations ahead of the next general election, says analyst Dr Oh Ei Sun. By Tengku Noor Shamsiah Tengku Abdullah KUALA LUMPUR, June 5, 2026 — Barisan…
Your weekly briefing on politics, economy & societyEdition 4 | Week of April 26 – May 3, 2026 | TNS News By TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH The week of 26 April to 3 May 2026 gave Malaysia more than it could comfortably absorb in a single week. An anti-corruption chief exited after six years,…
PM Anwar Backs Tuanku Muhriz and Menteri Besar, Urges Orderly Resolution of Negeri Sembilan Crisis By TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH KUALA LUMPUR, April 28, 2026 – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has backed Yang di-Pertuan Besar Tuanku Muhriz Ibni Almarhum Tuanku Munawir and Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Utama Aminuddin Harun, calling…
The Throne on Trial: Power, Procedure and the Limits of Authority in Negeri Sembilan With expert commentary from Datuk Mokhtar Ngah, Managing Consultant at Messrs Mokhtar Ngah & Co. By TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH The Crisis in Context In Negeri Sembilan, a constitutional crisis has unfolded with unusual speed and unsettling clarity. What began…
Energy Diplomacy, Growth Optimism and Anti-Corruption Drive Shape National Agenda Your Weekly Briefing on Politics, Economy & SocietyEdition: Week of April 13–19, 2026 KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia’s diplomatic and economic agenda this week was shaped largely by concerns over global energy security, with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim engaging in multiple initiatives aimed at…
