Datuk Seri Zahid Hamidi said that the coalition is ready for GE15 but Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri who is also Umno’s vice president indicated that he is in no rush to call for a general election anytime soon. So will GE15 be held by this year and how does this split in priorities impact the internal relations of UMNO and BN moving forward? Dr. Hamidin Abdul Hamid, Senior Fellow of Ilham Centre shares his thoughts with us.



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Datuk Seri Zahid Hamidi said that the coalition is ready for GE15 but Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri who is also Umno’s vice president indicated that he is in no rush to call for a general election anytime soon. So will GE15 be held by this year and how does this split in priorities impact the internal relations of UMNO and BN moving forward? Dr. Hamidin Abdul Hamid, Senior Fellow of Ilham Centre shares his thoughts with us.Image credit: shutterstock

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Is BN Really Ready For GE15?

Parti Bersama Malaysia, formed by former ministers Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli and Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad, is the latest addition to the Malaysian political landscape. Nik Nazmi joins us to talk about the party, its aims, who it is expected to appeal to as well as how it might be funded and expectations for its future.



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Parti Bersama Malaysia, formed by former ministers Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli and Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad, is the latest addition to the Malaysian political landscape. Nik Nazmi joins us to talk about the party, its aims, who it is expected to appeal to as well as how it might be funded and expectations for its future.Image Credit: Shutterstock

Bersama: Aiming to Become Malaysia’s Next Reformist Force

Malaysia’s labour market may appear resilient on the surface, but a new World Bank report warns of deeper structural weaknesses, from stagnant wage growth and underemployment among graduates to firms struggling to scale globally. As policymakers push for higher wages and better living standards, what is keeping Malaysia trapped in a low-wage, low-productivity cycle, and what reforms are needed to create more meaningful, higher-quality jobs?



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Malaysia’s labour market may appear resilient on the surface, but a new World Bank report warns of deeper structural weaknesses, from stagnant wage growth and underemployment among graduates to firms struggling to scale globally. As policymakers push for higher wages and better living standards, what is keeping Malaysia trapped in a low-wage, low-productivity cycle, and what reforms are needed to create more meaningful, higher-quality jobs?Image Credit: Shutterstock

Why Isn’t Malaysia Creating Enough Quality Jobs?

The UK political landscape is becoming increasingly fragmented after Labour’s heavy local election losses, mounting pressure on Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and rising support for parties like Reform UK and the Greens. With leadership challenges emerging and traditional strongholds weakening, is Britain moving towards a broader political realignment ahead of the next general election?



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The UK political landscape is becoming increasingly fragmented after Labour’s heavy local election losses, mounting pressure on Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and rising support for parties like Reform UK and the Greens. With leadership challenges emerging and traditional strongholds weakening, is Britain moving towards a broader political realignment ahead of the next general election?Image Credit: Shutterstock

Is BN Really Ready For GE15?

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