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Muhyiddin Yassin

Muhyiddin Yassin
Muhyiddin Yassin
The latest news on Muhyiddin Yassin, Malaysian politician and former Prime Minister of Malaysia, including political news and updates.
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15 May 1947
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Fomer Prime Minister of Malaysia
Malaysia’s former prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin (centre) in 2023. Photo: AP
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Malaysia’s Muhyiddin acquitted of 4 charges in US$49 million corruption case

Prosecutors decided not to proceed with three money-laundering charges and one of abuse of power against the former leader.

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Malaysia’s Anwar unveils cost of living measures as opposition rises

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Malaysia’s Ismail Sabri denies failing to declare millions in cash, gold bars

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Malaysia’s Anwar slams ‘political drama’ over Tabung Haji debate walkout

Opposition lawmakers had asked for the special session on the pilgrimage savings fund to be postponed until the prime minister’s return.

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Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim attends a plenary session of the Russia-Asean Summit on June 18. Photo: EPA
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Malaysian ex-PM Ismail Sabri’s corruption charges delayed by health woes

The 66-year-old is the latest senior politician swept up in the government’s anti-corruption crackdown under PM Anwar Ibrahim.

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Malaysia’s top court clears Syed Saddiq of corruption, ending 6-year legal drama

The acquittal removes the threat to the Muar MP’s parliamentary seat and gives him room to rebuild his political career.

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Johor votes on Saturday. Polymarket has already called it

As the Malaysian state heads to the polls, a prediction market banned elsewhere in Asia gives one coalition a 93 per cent chance of winning.

On Polymarket, gamblers bettors have priced Barisan Nasional as an overwhelming favourite to retain control of Malaysia’s southern Johor state. Photo: Reuters
Polymarket became a Wall Street talking point in 2024 after its users appeared to anticipate Joe Biden’s withdrawal from that year’s US presidential race. Photo: Dreamstime/TNS
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Can Malaysia’s unity government survive a major BN win in state polls?

A strong showing by the Malay-led bloc in the coming polls could pressure Anwar into calling for an early general election, analysts say.

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Malaysia’s opposition bloc in turmoil as PAS cuts ties with Bersatu

The Islamist party’s break with Muhyiddin Yassin’s Bersatu guts the Perikatan Nasional coalition with key elections looming.

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Malaysian ex-ministers resign from Anwar’s party, snap election rumoured

Rafizi Ramli and Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad resigned from cabinet last year after losing leadership posts in internal party elections.

Malaysia’s Rafizi Ramli (left) with People’s Justice Party figures, including Malaysia's current Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (second from right), after Anwar’s election to party president in 2018. Photo: EPA-EFE
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In Malaysia, Muhyiddin’s corruption trial opens with a fight over TikTok

A former PM, a landmark corruption case – and the prosecution’s opening evidence is a pair of TikTok videos the defence says cannot stand.

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A screengrab from a TikTok video uploaded by user “puterishantek”, in which purported audio of Muhyiddin was overlaid on a graphic alleging PAS was distancing itself from Perikatan Nasional. Photo: TikTok/Puterishantek
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Malaysia summons anti-corruption chief in stock ownership probe

Civil society groups and protesters are seeking an investigation into allegations surrounding abuse of power, unexplained wealth and regulatory extortion.

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Is Rafizi Ramli now the conscience of Malaysia’s Reformasi movement?

Anwar dismisses the rift as a distraction, but his former lieutenant insists he is being targeted for questioning the government’s integrity.

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In Malaysia, civil war erupts between key opposition leaders ahead of poll

Bersatu, a party in the PN alliance, is riven by a succession fight between its two top leaders ahead of the next general election.

A woman casts her ballot during Malaysia’s 2022 general election in Bera, Pahang. Photo: Reuters
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King warns of wider corruption ‘hunt’ as military scandal rocks Malaysia

Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar says the army procurement scandal is just the ‘tip of the iceberg’, as he warns against abuse of power in office.

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Malaysia’s Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar has warned officials that they will be “traitors to the nation” if they are involved in corrupt practices. Photo: AFP
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Malaysia drops corruption probe into PM Anwar’s deputy, Ahmad Zahid

Prosecutors cite insufficient evidence to charge Ahmad Zahid, whose party is crucial to maintaining PM Anwar’s parliamentary majority.

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Malaysia’s opposition thrown into uncertainty as Muhyiddin quits as PN chairman

The former prime minister’s exit follows months of infighting within Perikatan Nasional and a bitter power struggle between Bersatu and PAS.

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Tengku Zafrul on US trade deal, Umno and looking like a Singapore minister

As he vacates his post, the minister dubbed ‘hot property’ opens up about negotiating with the US and China, and why he swapped Umno for PKR.

Malaysia’s Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Tengku Zafrul Aziz in Hong Kong on November 6. Photo: Jonathan Wong
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Cracks show as Malaysian opposition party sacks MP, 4 leaders ahead of polls

Tensions have been rising in Bersatu over its prime ministerial pick for the elections, slated to be held by 2028.

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Asian Angle | Malaysia’s politics is becoming an ageing ‘poster boy’ personality contest

As elderly political figures jostle for power, they risk missing what Malaysians actually want from the government.

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Anwar vs Mahathir: Malaysia’s corruption showdown comes full circle

The current prime minister’s anti-corruption drive is shattering the myth that Malaysia’s political elites are untouchable.

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Malaysians demand ‘liar’ PM Anwar step down in mass protest

The opposition-organised rally targets Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim over unfulfilled promises and alleged authoritarian tendencies.

Protesters chant slogans demanding the resignation of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim during the “Turun Anwar” (“Resign Anwar”) rally in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday. Photo: X/alexcmhwee
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Mahathir turns 100, still shaping Malaysia’s political landscape

The former prime minister’s work ethic ‘puts many to shame’, his honorary ‘grandson’ Syed Saddiq says.

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Malaysia PM’s ex-son-in-law declared bankrupt over US$1.25million ‘friendly loan’

Fashion designer Jovian Mandagie, once married to Ismail Sabri Yaakob’s daughter, was declared bankrupt, adding to scandals surrounding the former leader’s family.

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Malaysian court overturns Syed Saddiq’s corruption conviction

The appeal court also admonished the lower court for not throwing out the allegations of embezzling funds earlier.

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Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman speaking as Malaysia’s minister of youth and sports. Photo: Nora Tam
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Malaysia’s home minister ridiculed after his WhatsApp account hacked

Critics question how Saifuddin Nasution can keep the country safe if he cannot even secure his own phone.

Malaysia Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. Photo: Facebook/Saifuddin Nasution Ismail
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Are Malaysia’s whistle-blower laws protecting the wrong people?

A businessman who exposed alleged corruption is now facing scrutiny himself, raising questions about Malaysia’s anti-graft legal framework.

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Former Malaysian PM Ismail Sabri shows up to give statement in corruption case

He had twice delayed reporting to Putrajaya authorities, citing health issues.

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