![Sarawak leaders saddened by Abdul Taib's demise Sarawak leaders saddened by Abdul Taib's demise](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51708499160_TBtaibmahmud.jpg)
Sarawak leaders saddened by Abdul Taib's demise
Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said that Sarawak has lost another great figure in the political arena.
Wed Feb 21 2024
![Agong: Muslims must safeguard mosque institution from becoming political arena Agong: Muslims must safeguard mosque institution from becoming political arena](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/81680703069_Agong.jpg)
Agong: Muslims must safeguard mosque institution from becoming political arena
The Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, today called on Muslims to continue to safeguard the institution of mosques from becoming a political arena.
Wed Apr 05 2023
![Several politicians staging a comeback in GE15 Several politicians staging a comeback in GE15](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/71667645220_Calon.jpg)
Several politicians staging a comeback in GE15
Several politicians are staging a comeback in the 15th General Election (GE15) after a brief hiatus from the political arena.
Sat Nov 05 2022
![GE15: Avoid turning mosques into political arena - MAIK GE15: Avoid turning mosques into political arena - MAIK](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/81621354157_TBTENGKUMOHAMADRIZA.jpg)
GE15: Avoid turning mosques into political arena - MAIK
MAIK has reminded all mosque officials not to be involved in any campaign or activity involving political parties.
Thu Oct 27 2022
![King: Don't turn mosques into political arena King: Don't turn mosques into political arena](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/61662109145_TBagong.jpg)
King: Don't turn mosques into political arena
The Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah today decreed that mosques should never be used as a place to insult fellow Muslims, fight, or as a political arena.
Fri Sep 02 2022
![PKR party polls: Hans Isaac, Altimet, Shamsul Iskandar fail to secure win PKR party polls: Hans Isaac, Altimet, Shamsul Iskandar fail to secure win](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/61653837043_TBAltimetHans.jpg)
PKR party polls: Hans Isaac, Altimet, Shamsul Iskandar fail to secure win
Local celebrities, Hans Isaac and Syed Ahmad Abdul Rahman Alhadad, popularly known as Altimet, failed in their first attempt to break into the country's political arena via the PKR party election.
Sun May 29 2022
![Pejuang to carry on despite Johor election rout Pejuang to carry on despite Johor election rout](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/51647611247_TBTUNM.jpg)
Pejuang to carry on despite Johor election rout
Parti Pejuang Tanah Air (Pejuang) will continue its involvement in the country's political arena despite being routed in the recent Johor state election, its chairman Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said.
Fri Mar 18 2022
![Women's involvement in politics still low, give them more space - Mas Ermieyati Women's involvement in politics still low, give them more space - Mas Ermieyati](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/81646756244_MasErmieyatiMente.jpg)
Women's involvement in politics still low, give them more space - Mas Ermieyati
Women's involvement in the country's political arena is still low including being the people's elected representatives in Parliament.
Tue Mar 08 2022
![Johor polls: BN has survived for decades due to mature politics - Zahid Johor polls: BN has survived for decades due to mature politics - Zahid](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/71645970546_PengerusiBarisanNa.jpg)
Johor polls: BN has survived for decades due to mature politics - Zahid
Barisan Nasional (BN) and its component parties have been able to survive in the country's political arena for decades due to mature political practices.
Sun Feb 27 2022
![Pejuang to remain third force, no coalition for now - Dr Mahathir Pejuang to remain third force, no coalition for now - Dr Mahathir](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/61622723727_TunMahathir.jpg)
Pejuang to remain third force, no coalition for now - Dr Mahathir
Parti Pejuang Tanah Air (Pejuang) will remain a third force in Malaysia's political arena, choosing to build on its own strength rather than forming any coalition for now, said Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad
Thu Jun 03 2021
![UMNO cannot advance alone - Annuar UMNO cannot advance alone - Annuar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/71607853603_AnnuarMusaMenteri.jpg)
UMNO cannot advance alone - Annuar
Barisan Nasional (BN) secretary-general Tan Sri Annuar Musa has stressed that UMNO cannot progress alone in the political arena if it wants to achieve success in the 15th general election (GE15).
Sat Jan 02 2021
![Majority of assemblymen reject Ahmad Faizal, a big blow to Bersatu - Howard Lee Majority of assemblymen reject Ahmad Faizal, a big blow to Bersatu - Howard Lee](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/81607062301_TBHOWARDLEE.jpg)
Majority of assemblymen reject Ahmad Faizal, a big blow to Bersatu - Howard Lee
Howard explained the situation in Perak was normal in the country's political arena, especially after the Sheraton Move.
Fri Dec 04 2020
![Celebrities who turned to politics, from Tinseltown to Malaysian actors to athletes Celebrities who turned to politics, from Tinseltown to Malaysian actors to athletes](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/51605779579_politik.jpg)
Celebrities who turned to politics, from Tinseltown to Malaysian actors to athletes
There's a long history of famous actors, TV personalities, athletes and famous businessmen who have entered the political arena, some even made it to the highest office.
Thu Nov 19 2020
![Hajiji Noor, well-known political figure in Sabah Hajiji Noor, well-known political figure in Sabah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/51601354335_Hajiji.jpg)
Hajiji Noor, well-known political figure in Sabah
Datuk Hajiji Noor has been a household name in Sabah since his foray into the states political arena 30 years ago.
Tue Sep 29 2020
![Sarawak election: Women gain political ground Sarawak election: Women gain political ground](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-04/41461567261_SarawakMemilih.jpg)
Sarawak election: Women gain political ground
Women appeared to have gained ground in the political arena with 22 being fielded as candidates in the 11th Sarawak state election.
Thu Apr 28 2016