A total of 11 election petitions have been filed nationwide to challenge the outcomes of contests for parliamentary seats in the 15th general election (GE15) last November.

Eleven election petitions filed nationwide, four in Sabah

KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 26): Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has claimed that the 15th general election was the most corrupt of all the elections held in independent Malaysia.

In a series of tweets on Wednesday (Jan 25), the former MP for Langkawi said that every single candidat...

Dr M: GE15 the most corrupt of all the elections held in Malaysia

DAP veteran Lim Kit Siang said newly minted Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s tasks, to unite a very polarised and divided nation, have just started.

Anwar’s tasks to unite a very polarised and divided nation have just started, says Kit Siang 

The Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS) has called on the new government to assure the public and investors of political stability by getting all supporting coalition members to agree to the government serving its full term of five years.

"We stress the importance of assuring the public that this arrangement is here to stay for its full term in office, with a built-in mechanism within the coalition agreement to confirm as such.

IDEAS to new government: Assure public that coalition arrangement here to stay for full term

Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob congratulated Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on his appointment as the new PM.

“I pray for the new government to be able to maintain the political stability and ensure the sustainability of the country’s economy,” the Bera MP said in a five-paragraph statement via Twitter on Thursday

Ismail Sabri congratulates Anwar on appointment as new PM

After the King consented to the appointment of Pakatan Harapan (PH) chairman Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim as Malaysia’s 10th prime minister, DAP secretary general Anthony Loke Siew Fook urged party members to refrain from celebrating.

As Anwar ascends to premiership, DAP chief urges party members to refrain from celebrating

The King has consented to appoint Pakatan Harapan (PH) chairman Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim as Malaysia’s 10th prime minister, following the conclusion of the Conference of Rulers, said the Palace in a statement on Thursday (Nov 24).

Palace: Anwar is 10th prime minister, to be sworn in at 5pm

Perikatan Nasional (PN) is now willing to consider the proposal by Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah to form a unity Government at the federal level.

PN makes U-turn, will consider joining unity Government

DAP secretary general Anthony Loke Siew Fook has publicly apologised to Sarawak premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, more popularly known as Abang Jo, for any statements by party leaders in the past that may have offended the state government and people in the state.

DAP's Loke apologises to GPS chairman Abang Jo for any offence caused

With the Westminster constitutional conventions as guidelines for navigation when no person or party is able to obtain or retain an absolute majority in Parliament, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah is not legally bound to follow them.

King is not legally bound to Westminster constitutional convention or any consultation for PM decision

Senior statesman Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, who founded and chairs the Malay-based Parti Pejuang Tanahair, said whatever plans the fledgling party had for the country have been dropped.

GE15 defeat ends Pejuang's plans for country, says a saddened Mahathir

Almost half of Malaysian citizens have no issues telling those in their circles who they voted for in this election (46%), according to British international internet-based market research and data analytics firm YouGov.

Poll: Almost half of Malaysians prepared to disclose who they voted for in GE15

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 23): Barisan Nasional (BN), whose numbers in the Dewan Rakyat is sought for the formation of the simple majority Federal Government, will see its 30 Members of Parliament (MPs) meet the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah on Wednesday (Nov 23) morning, as the hung Parliament extends for the fourth day.

King’s meeting with 30 MPs from BN will tip the scale on unity government

The heads of the Pakatan Harapan (PH) and Perikatan Nasional (PN) coalitions have been summoned to the Istana Negara for an audience with the Yang di-Pertuan Agong after His Majesty had found that no Member of Parliament has obtained enough support to become Malaysia’s 10th prime minister.

PH and PN leaders summoned to Palace as no MP has enough support to become PM

The Kuala Lumpur Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT) will implement road closures and diversions on several routes, in conjunction with the 2025 Kuala Lumpur OCBC Cycle, starting from 6am on Sunday.

Road closures, diversions for KL OCBC Cycle from 6am on Sunday

The chief executives of UK banks HSBC Holdings, Lloyds Banking Group, NatWest Group and Santander UK have written to Finance Minister Rachel Reeves asking her to abolish bank ring-fencing, Sky News reported on Saturday.

Top British bank chiefs urge finance minister to scrap ring-fencing in letter

Barisan Nasional (BN) successfully retained the Ayer Kuning state seat on Saturday, according to unofficial by-election results.

Unofficial: BN retains Ayer Kuning state seat

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy hailed the potential for “reliable and lasting peace” after speaking with US President Donald Trump at the Vatican.

Ukraine's Zelenskiy hails potential historic outcome after Trump talks

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attended a ceremony for the launch of a "new multipurpose destroyer", state media KCNA reported on Saturday.

North Korea unveils new 'Kim Jong Un style' 5,000-tonne warship

EDGE WEEKLY: Taking flight

PKR vice-president Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad confirmed he had sent a protest letter to the party’s Central Election Committee (JPP) regarding several issues related to the Setiawangsa division head election results.

Nik Nazmi sends protest letter to PKR committee over Setiawangsa divisional election results

A US judge has set a May 2 hearing to discuss remedies the US Justice Department and a group of states might ask the court to impose on Google after it ruled the Alphabet unit illegally dominates two markets for online advertising technology.

US judge sets May 2 hearing to discuss remedies in Google digital ads lawsuit

ByteDance, the Chinese parent company of TikTok, is weighing a major investment in a data centre in Brazil, three people familiar with the matter told Reuters, tapping abundant wind energy on the country's northeast coast.

TikTok owner could invest in data centre in Brazil — Reuters

Ukraine is experiencing major outages in payments, banking and online services, local media and providers reported on Saturday.

Ukraine seeing major outages in banking and online services

Reference is made to the publication in The Edge of an article entitled “Maybank CFO’s sacking-the allegations and rebuttals” of April 28, 2025.

Maybank: Information in The Edge article on CFO dismissal incomplete

US President Donald Trump suggested another delay to his higher so-called “reciprocal” tariffs is unlikely, raising pressure on nations to negotiate trade deals with his administration.

Trump doubtful on another tariff pause, wants China concessions

A shipment&nbsp;of Malaysian palm oil from Sabah totalling 100,000 tonnes entered the storage depot at the Port of Liverpool, England, on April 5, said Malaysian High Commissioner to the UK and Northern Ireland&nbsp;Datuk Zakri Jaafar.

CPTPP: Consignment of Malaysian palm oil totalling 100,000 tonnes enters UK tariff-free

US Federal Reserve (Fed) chair Jerome Powell used a gathering of finance chiefs from around the world to stress that central banks must be shielded from politics to ensure they can focus on keeping inflation stable and employment high, according to people who listened to his remarks.

Defying Trump, Powell said to tell world's finance chiefs 'central banks must be shielded from politics'

US President Donald Trump said he would “absolutely” sign a bill banning congressional stock trading, saying he is concerned lawmakers could be using insider information for an advantage.

Trump says he would 'absolutely' sign bill banning congressional stock trades

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy hailed the potential for “reliable and lasting peace” after speaking with US President Donald Trump at the Vatican.

Citadel founder Ken Griffin extended his&nbsp;criticism&nbsp;of the Trump administration’s trade policy, saying that tariffs won’t bring back American manufacturing jobs the way that the US president anticipates, and the country should play to its strengths instead.&nbsp;

Citadel founder criticises Trump tariffs: 'These jobs are not coming back’ 

Elon Musk’s xAI Holdings is in talks with investors to raise roughly US$20 billion (RM87.48 billion) in funding for his newly combined artificial intelligence (AI) start-up and social media business, according to people familiar with the matter.&nbsp;

Musk’s xAI Holdings in talks to raise US$20b, Bloomberg reports

Royalty, presidents, prime ministers and a legion of faithful arrived in St&nbsp;Peter's Square on Saturday to pay their last respects to&nbsp;Pope&nbsp;Francis&nbsp;at a&nbsp;funeral mass&nbsp;to honour his sometimes turbulent papacy.

Royalty and presidents join multitude of mourners at Pope Francis' funeral

Google is the only company that can offer the level of features and functionality that its popular Chrome web browser has today, given its “interdependencies” on other parts of the Alphabet Inc&nbsp;unit, the head of Chrome testified.&nbsp;

Only Google can run Chrome, company’s browser chief tells judge

PKR vice-president Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad confirmed he had sent a&nbsp;protest letter to the party’s&nbsp;Central Election Committee (JPP) regarding several issues related to the Setiawangsa division head&nbsp;election results.

There will be road closures and diversions around the Bukit Jalil National Stadium from 2pm on Saturday, in conjunction with the 2024-2025 Malaysia Cup final between Johor Darul Ta'zim and Sri Pahang FC.

Road closures, diversions for Malaysia Cup final

US President Donald Trump’s administration is putting pressure on Europe to ditch a rulebook that would compel developers of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) to follow stricter standards of transparency, risk-mitigation and copyright rules.

Trump administration pressures Europe to ditch AI rulebook

A Jeff Bezos-backed start-up aims to appeal to American car buyers’ patriotism and pocketbooks.&nbsp;

Bezos-backed start-up launches cheap, US-made electric pickup

China’s DiDi Global Inc&nbsp;is quietly recruiting new drivers in Hong Kong as it looks to grow outside of mainland China.

The move sets the Chinese ride-hailing pioneer up for close competition with Uber Technologies Inc&nbsp;in a financial hub where regulations governing the sector are still in flux, providing a window for rivals to win market share. DiDi has been offering limited taxi services in Hong Kong for some time, but lacks a ride-share option.

China’s DiDi recruits ride-hailing drivers in Hong Kong push

The&nbsp;Health Ministry (MOH) is closely monitoring two key issues following the tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump, particularly those affecting medical devices and pharmaceutical products.

MOH closely monitoring new US tariffs, focusing on medical devices, pharmaceutical products

Singapore&nbsp;has ordered Facebook parent Meta to block&nbsp;Singaporeans' access to posts made by foreigners, ahead of a national election under rules restricting their social media posts.

Singapore orders foreigners' Facebook posts taken down under new election rules

The Asean&nbsp;Power Grid (APG) is a pillar that can strengthen&nbsp;cooperation among&nbsp;the bloc’s member states, according to Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

Asean Power Grid set to strengthen regional cooperation, says Fadillah

Nissan&nbsp;Motor wants to end vehicle production at its Wuhan plant in China by March 31, 2026, two sources with knowledge of the plan said.

Nissan wants to end vehicle production at Wuhan plant, Reuters reports

China will take measures to achieve its annual economic growth target of around 5% despite escalating trade tensions and uncertainties, the country’s finance minister said in Washington earlier this week.&nbsp;

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