Razak Ahmad

PM to pump-prime as polls, slowing growth loom

PM to pump-prime as polls, slowing growth loom

Najib risks political future with civil liberty pledge

Najib risks political future with civil liberty pledge

Polls: Najib has two options

Polls: Najib has two options

PM considers ISA reform as polls near, says source

PM considers ISA reform as polls near, says source

NONE Najib may curb the home minister's powers and reduce the period of initial imprisonment.
Religious tensions simmer ahead of polls

Religious tensions simmer ahead of polls

Youth seeking change become polls wild card

Youth seeking change become polls wild card

Foreign worker exodus to spark M'sian labour crunch

Foreign worker exodus to spark M'sian labour crunch

Islamic reality TV show seeks best women preachers

Islamic reality TV show seeks best women preachers

'If American Idol can help their contestants develop as singers, our show aims to help Muslim women develop as Islamic preachers.'
PAS snubs Umno call for union, in blow to PM

PAS snubs Umno call for union, in blow to PM

The BN efforts to woo PAS to join its camp have gained traction of late as Anwar fights allegations of sodomy and extra-marital sex.
Early polls unlikely as PM tackles subsidy cuts

Early polls unlikely as PM tackles subsidy cuts

NONE Increase in power tariffs and possible similar move on fuel make any chance of an early general election extremely slim.
PM seen stalling on reform after disappointing vote

PM seen stalling on reform after disappointing vote

Possible ramifications of upcoming Sarawak polls

Possible ramifications of upcoming Sarawak polls

Here are a couple of scenarios for how the Sarawak polls could play out nationally.
When will the next general election happen?

When will the next general election happen?

ANALYSIS A nationwide tour by the premier, a Cabinet reshuffle and an election budget is the likely prelude for snap polls.
BN eyes snap polls as Pakatan loses momentum

BN eyes snap polls as Pakatan loses momentum

ANALYSIS Strong wins in recent local polls and a recovering economy have opened a window for Najib to call early elections.
First women Islamic judges draw debate

First women Islamic judges draw debate

The country's first female Islamic court judges are set to take office but women's rights activists aren't cheering yet.
Najib's promised reforms: Doubts remain

Najib's promised reforms: Doubts remain

najib and rm 60 billion stimulus package Many of the reforms will have to wait until he secures a strong win in the next GE.
Najib most likely to opt for early polls

Najib most likely to opt for early polls

NONE Recent reversal of government decisions are fuelling talk Najib may be readying for a snap election.
Conservative backlash threatens PM's reforms

Conservative backlash threatens PM's reforms

ANALYSIS A growing assertiveness by majority Malay Muslim population are putting the brakes on the Najib's reform agenda.
A BN win could usher early general elections

A BN win could usher early general elections

Najib yet to live up to promises: Dr M

Najib yet to live up to promises: Dr M

NONE Mahathir has urged Prime Minister Najib to forge ahead with pledged reforms.
Najib's NEM to dismantle subsidy regime

Najib's NEM to dismantle subsidy regime

Malaysia is considering proposals to end its subsidy regime as it begins dismantling a four-decade race-based economic system that has deterred foreign investment.
Is Malaysia heading towards early polls?

Is Malaysia heading towards early polls?

The government's recent decision to hold back on fiscal reforms have fuelled talks that snap polls are around the corner.
Umno's risky strategy to win Malay votes

Umno's risky strategy to win Malay votes

umno The caning of three women under Islamic law is the latest move by the government to woo conservative Muslims.
Anwar trial puts judiciary under microscope

Anwar trial puts judiciary under microscope

ANALYSIS Anwar Ibrahim heads for trial on a charge of sodomy, placing the courts under scrutiny again after his doubtful conviction for the same offence almost a decade ago.