Share with us your thoughts on Anwar’s cabinet line-up, due to be unveiled at 8.15pm. In particular, should Zahid Hamidi and other ‘court cluster’ politicians be included in the line-up?
Reformasi message reaches the heart of Putrajaya
I thought Anwar Ibrahim spoke brilliantly when he addressed civil servants from the prime minister’s office this morning – though of course he had his own chequered past when in government in the 1990s.
A new beginning for Malaysia as Anwar becomes PM
Finally, after over two decades of persevering in the wilderness, including long spells in prison, Anwar Ibrahim today becomes the new Prime Minister of Malaysia. The challenges are many, but for now we can begin a new journey of hope in a land with so much potential. Read this piece by JD Lovrenciear: Malaysia takes off with newfound hope as Anwar is appointed PM
Anwar must be given first bite of the cherry
As the leader of the coalition with the most number of seats, Anwar Ibrahim must be given the first chance to form a government and enough time to carry out proper negotiations. This is by convention. It is only if he fails that the leader of the coalition with the second highest number of seats should be given the opportunity to form the government.
LIVE – Election 2022 analysis begins at 6pm
An Aliran team of political scientists and analysts will be providing immediate reactions, analyses and insights from as the general election results roll out.
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The Great Malaysian Race is underway
The Great Malaysian Race to convey overseas postal ballots to the various returning offices in Malaysia is underway. Witness the people’s mobilisation to ensure these ballots reach home in time.
Early voting: 95% turnout surpasses 2018 figure. Is this a sign of things to come?
Early voting today witnessed a 94.7% turnout (out of 224,828) this time around compared to 83% (of 278,590) in 2018!
Election campaign comments
Who is gaining ground during the election campaign period? Share your thoughts here about the campaign so far.
Do you share Anwar’s optimism of a PH win?
What do you think? Does Pakatan Harapan stand a chance of winning a simple majority?
Nomination day comments
It is a crowded field for this general election. What do you make of the key battlegrounds in places like Tambun, Bagan Datuk, Sungai Buloh, Pagoh and Batu.