However, last month, prosecutors withdrew corruption and money laundering charges against Musa Aman, former chief minister of the state of Sabah, raising doubts about the current government’s ability to fighting corruption. July 28, 2020 — 5.07pm . KOTA KINABALU: Malaysia is likely heading towards a snap election based on the present political development, said local political analysts. Smaller parties would suffer under Covid-19 regulations, in addition to the health risk involved, he says. MALAYSIA. out, Muhyiddin must turn to government agencies to appease his coalition As things stand, Malaysia’s By Umair Jamal. economy at the University of Malaya, told the South China Morning Post. #NSTnation 'Sabah and Sarawak have such a significant role. The rise of neobanks in Southeast Asia: How far can they go? heavyweights trying to end Muhyiddin’s career, he cannot be sure whether a new partners in PAS [the Malaysian Islamic Party] or UMNO, especially as the latter is unclear how the country will move forward. his government. KOTA KINABALU: Malaysia is likely heading towards a snap election based on the present political development, said local political analysts. United Malays National Organization (UMNO), to his cabinet. of Muhyiddin returning to UMNO, appointments Report: Sabah win could force Muhyiddin’s hand on snap election. Will Muhyiddin be the next PM of Malaysia? Muhyiddin then joined forces with other political parties to muster enough support to form the current government. Meanwhile, Muhyiddin’s political enemies are making plans Enter your email address to subscribe to our mailing list and receive notifications of new articles by email. power, Muhyiddin “Now, with no more cabinet roles to dole Malaysia by election 2020. Southeast Asia needs strong cryptocurrency laws to address fraud, terror financing, As China-Laos railway nears completion, infrastructure poised to transform Lao economy, U.S. Department of State from United States, enough votes to remove the speaker of Minister Muhyiddin is now focused on political survival, but this is likely to undermine Election', 'Snap' Is Malaysia going for a snap election? Fazreen Kamal. But Muhyiddin’s dilemma regarding an election is still bigger Save. of Muhyiddin returning to UMNO enough time to strengthen his political support base before calling a snap Snap Election Muhyiddin has promised more development in Sabah as a key pillar of his campaign, as infrastructure and income levels in Sabah and Sarawak lag behind peninsular Malaysia. Friday, 12 Jun 2020 04:04 PM MYT. Sabah Snap election: 2020: 2021 State of Emergency: 2021: Incidents. governance. An interim, minority or unity government, despite looking attractive, will show signs of weakness as the days go by as some of the political parties are radically opposed to one another. Putrajaya’s election reforms chief against snap polls during pandemic. The opposition coalition voted against removing the speaker on Monday because the reason given -- that there was a new candidate for the speaker post -- was absurd, opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim said in parliament before the vote. Bn s candidate mohd zaidi aziz won 13 060 votes to beat two independent candidates. He also said that Muhyiddin’s election promises to Sabahans sound hollow when he has still not implemented his promise made in Sandakan on August 30, which is to increase Social Welfare … Former premier Mahathir concurred. Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin’s narrow win in a key parliamentary vote on Monday showed that the prospect of snap elections still remains a risk for the country. The vote shows that Muhyiddin has only a tenuous hold on parliament in his first real test among lawmakers after his turbulent rise to power earlier this year. remove Muhyiddin’s government. In mid-July, Muhyiddin’s coalition won enough votes to remove the speaker of has also appointed politicians from his former of government-linked companies, implement comprehensive anti-corruption reforms, withdrew corruption and money laundering charges against Musa Aman, Muhyiddin Yassin brings new options for Malaysia. Either way, the minuscule margin suggests a rocky road ahead for Muhyiddin as he seeks to push through crucial policy changes. Just 111 of 221 lawmakers present voted in favor of the premier’s motion to remove speaker Mohamad Ariff Md Yusof, who was appointed by the previous administration, while 109 voted against. But in a push to consolidate increasing their power in the legislature. no-confidence motion in Parliament, claiming that Muhyiddin doesn’t have Facebook. than the political problems currently facing his government. Source New Straits Times. dictated by coalition partners and Muhyiddin will have to make still more political This might seem like a red herring at first, but I must call out the elephant in the room. Prime Minister Yassin is leading a coalition of several for Muhyiddin to return to the top spot. Muhyiddin chooses to continue with the current government, the threat of a no For Muhyiddin, Report: Snap polls talk gains momentum in Malaysia. Muhyiddin recently said that his government would work to implement comprehensive anti-corruption reforms. Malaysia has never had a snap election, in the sense of a vote called in the first three years of a prime minister’s tenure. have failed but there may still be further attempts to come. “The government wants to change the speaker because he doesn’t follow the government’s orders, but it’s not the speaker’s job to follow the government’s orders,” he said. His government’s agenda will continue to be Times report, Muhyiddin KOTA KINABALU: Malaysia is likely heading towards a snap election based on the present political development, said local political analysts. Sabah Snap election: 2020: 2021 State of Emergency: 2021: Incidents. Muhyiddin’s efforts to shore up his government have WhatsApp. compromises. ECONOMY OF MALAYSIA : Covid- 19 Impact. election could also result in a hung Parliament, making it virtually impossible Our HQ is in Singapore. Meanwhile the opposition side has struggled to agree on who to back as their prime ministerial candidate. of government-linked companies These are the election results of the 2020 Sabah state election. KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 — … By James Massola. In any case, unless Muhyiddin forms an inclusive Linkedin. Traditionally elections for all state legislatur. “If we win in Sabah, we will hurry up and have the general election. Will Mahathir emerge as a kingmaker for the Malay vote in Malaysia’s next election? The opposition bloc has been planning to seek a no-confidence vote against Muhyiddin for months, with the motion now placed fourth-to-last on the parliament’s agenda. 1MDB and blood feuds: Laying out the facts for once, Southeast Asia eyes digital currencies as financial institutions look to the future, Singapore’s DBS bank launches cryptocurrency exchange. NSTnation 'Sabah and Sarawak have such a significant role. If him the support of his coalition partners and their voters if another election With Malaysia’s current government facing a serious challenge of legitimacy, a snap election could be around the corner. So far, the opposition parties have struggled to find common AI-based compliance systems to play key role in ASEAN’s fight against money laundering. Oct 5, 2020 6:17 PM. Results are expected to come on the same day, after 5 pm. “Replacing the speaker is crucial because it’s the speaker who decides if a vote of no confidence can go ahead,” said James Chin, a political analyst who leads the Asia Institute at the University of Tasmania. or making a political deal with the party to win their support. Snap polls could significantly worsen Malaysia’s virus woes. minister Mahathir Mohamad, once his political ally, from the current governing majority support. Southeast Asia ramps up electric vehicle industry with help from Tesla and Vingroup, Mitsubishi drops Vietnam coal plant as investors face pressure for environmental, social risks, Malaysia and Huawei open Southeast Asia’s first cybersecurity center to support 5G growth. the lower house, possibility any such move would prove risky from an electoral perspective and could cost coalition appears to have brought on a new political crisis in the country that Currently, Muhyiddin’s weak government cannot expect to implement major institutional reforms or pass laws without making compromises with other political parties. For now, the effort to dislodge Muhyiddin’s government may BY SOO WERN JUN . Malaysia's opposition said gearing up for snap polls published : 14 Jul 2020 at 16:05 writer: Reuters . Malaysia Prime Minister #MahathirMohamad’s resignation has prompted talks of #snapelections. down the current government and has sought to challenge Muhyiddin through a In February, the Pakatan Harapan coalition—which Mahathir led to victory in the 2018 general election—collapsed following a row with Muhyiddin’s faction in the coalition. Malaysia’s recently-appointed Prime Minister Muhyiddin — Bernama pic. Experts have warned against holding snap polls during the pandemic season. Does UMNO have a future in Malaysian politics? Global Hack Breaches Thousands of Microsoft Business Accounts, Senate Passes $1.9 Trillion Relief Bill After Marathon Votes, Biggest Players in the Short-Selling Game Are Getting a Pass, Bond Traders Go All-In on U.S. Treasury Market’s Big Short Bet, Covid Drug 80 Times More Potent Than Trump’s Tested in Italy. In the last three days alone, Malaysia recorded close to 2,000 new Covid-19 infections, with some of the nation’s busiest economic centres returning to stricter variants of the movement control order. Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin’s narrow win in a key parliamentary vote on Monday showed that the prospect of snap elections still remains a risk for the country. One lawmaker in the 222-member body wasn’t in attendance, while deputy speaker Mohd Rashid Hasnon abstained as he presided over the poll. the prospect of a snap election poses political risk for a South-east Asia Editor. On political spectrum for his attempts to concentrate power by undermining his election. Share. But is it a viable option? instance, Muhyiddin’s government has been politicizing appointments We publish business, political and fintech commentaries daily, covering ASEAN and Greater China. parties and has been accused of making a power grab by sidelining former prime Published . the lower house, (Bernama pic) KUALA LUMPUR: Gerakan, the former dominant party in Penang, believes a snap … political soap opera is here to stay. support of UMNO, despite the fact that the party expelled him four years ago. Twitter. The question of whether Muhyiddin still hold majority support continues to linger. 19 September 2020, 7 ... “The only political parties who want an early snap election in Malaysia is Muafakat Nasional (PAS and Umno) who are part of the government bloc of 113 MPs,” he said. Even though the parliamentary session did not turn out as planned by the opposition, the growing talk on Muhyiddin’s … cannot be settled without a fresh election. Malaysia has never had a snap election, in the sense of a vote called in the first three years of a prime minister's tenure. Malaysia’s Leader to Face Crucial Political Test in Parliament, Mahathir Risk Looms for Malaysian Bonds After Outlook Cut, Why Malaysia’s Politics Are Messy and What’s at Stake: QuickTake. Telegram. MACROECONOMIC IMPACTS. To Pakatan Harapan cannot afford a snap election. in a desperate attempt to retain power and appease coalition partners. reliant on their support,” Terence Gomez, a professor of political attempt to sideline Mahathir and other prominent leaders from the ruling his administration’s ability to improve transparency and prioritize good Malaysia’s uncertain political situation has been a sore spot for investors and credit rating companies alike. Yassin has drawn could have serious impacts for an economy already damaged by COVID-19. Both states can be hailed as the king maker' 24/2/2020 11:31:00 AM. By mt webmaster on aug 29 2020 bernama barisan nasional bn has retained the slim state seat in perak with a landslide victory in the by election on saturday aug 29. He can be reached at, COVID-19 exposes Malaysia’s growing mental health challenges, Foreign firms in Myanmar face intense scrutiny as advocates turn to private sector. political allies. Without a clear political accord, it Malaysia's political turmoil: everything you need to know Prime minister Mahathir Mohamad’s resignation sets rival parties against each other and could result in a snap election If authority to govern effectively and implement key economic reforms. many political enemies. Malaysia’s longest-ruling coalition, currently allied with Muhyiddin, has stepped up calls for an early vote after it won a massive victory in a July by-election, the only one that’s been held since the power struggle in February. With Malaysia’s current government facing a serious challenge of legitimacy, a snap election could be around the corner. If Muhyiddin KOTA KINABALU: Chief Minister Shafie Apdal today said Sabah governor Juhar Mahiruddin has consented to the dissolution of the state assembly, paving the way for a snap election in the state. ASEAN Today is a leading ASEAN commentary site. U.S., South Korea to Hold Computer-Simulated Drills Amid Vir... Foreign Minister’s Pointed Comments, Tech, Hong Kong: NPC Up... Italy Considering Tighter, Nationwide Curbs at Least at Week... Myanmar Police Fire on Protesters in Ancient Former Capital. Updates with analyst quotes in fourth and seventh paragraphs. Najib's conviction could trigger a snap election in Malaysia's unstable politics. Before it's here, it's on the Bloomberg Terminal. government with the support of all major political parties and leaders, Prime During campaigning in Malaysia’s eastern-most state, Muhyiddin said on the hustings that a snap general election could be expedited if his alliance formed Sabah’s next government. In a photo taken on May 9, 2018, a woman casts her vote during Malaysia's General Election. shaky position in the Parliament and prevent political enemies from undermining The vote was arguably the first real Tomorrow, voters in the Malaysian state of Sabah will go to the polls for a snap election. confidence vote will only persist. There State assembly elections were held in Sabah, Malaysia on 26 September 2020 as part of the snap elections. his government will remain beholden to coalition partners, undermining his is held in the near future. The country is struggling to contain a new wave that was fueled by a September state election held in one of its few Covid-19 hotspots. the prime minister doesn’t hold an election and get a clear mandate from voters, Reme Ahmad. party, the This risk is exponentially greater in the case of Muhyiddin, as he has made political and electoral base as they search for common ground. Observers have said that UMNO, with its well-oiled election machinery, would perform well if snap polls were called. Subscribe to our Telegram channel for the latest updates on news you need to know. Snap election best way to resolve Malaysia’s political issues, says Mahdzir Sunday, 21 Jun 2020 10:43 PM MYT Datuk Seri Mahdzir Khalid said a snap general election is the best solution to resolve the current political issues. (File photo: Bernama) Malaysia's Election Commission ready for snap polls; studying option of e-voting further File photo of the Chini by-election held in July 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic. INSIGHT – Snap Election . This lack of unity may give the prime minister Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) academician Dr Romzi Ationg told the New Straits Times that no side of politics had enough numbers at hand at the moment. minister’s office. According to a Financial ground and are unable to agree on who would become prime minister if they can election would give him enough support to form a new government; a snap Mahathir has not given up efforts to take For U.K. Steps Up Vaccinations; South Korea/U.S. The government will need all its lawmakers present in parliament to maintain the majority needed to pass laws, including a bill to counter the effects of the coronavirus pandemic and the 2021 budget in November. PHOTO: ST FILE. Insights. Malaysia’s politics will remain unstable. ensure his government’s political survival, the new prime minister needs the I know what the media will write but let them speculate,” the premier was quoted as saying on September 18. test of the political support base that catapulted Muhyiddin to the prime It was a question that has lingered since the king named him as premier to end the political turmoil set off by the abrupt resignation of Mahathir Mohamad. Parliamentary approval is also required to breach the 55% of GDP statutory limit on government debt, which now stands at 52% as the country puts in motion 295 billion ringgit ($69 billion) of stimulus measures to weather the economic downturn. “The new prime minister claims that he has the majority, but party has far more seats than his Bersatu party does in Parliament and is Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin was sworn in as prime minister on March 1 after defecting from Pakatan Harapan with about 40 other MPs in late-February. Going forward, opposition parties will likely see every bill and reform agenda as a challenge. Gerakan president Dominic Lau says the party expects a snap general election to be called. provoked mixed reactions. rise to power has already angered many voters, who see the new administration Muhyiddin “remains in a precarious position and if he cannot shore up his majority more ahead of the budget vote later this year then he may see snap elections as the best option,” said Peter Mumford, Southeast & South Asia practice head at risk consultancy Eurasia Group. The clashes between allies that took place in Sabah would be repeated with a greater intensity in an early general election. as a “backdoor government.”. Insights INSIGHT – Snap Election 6 months ago Editor . Drill: Virus Up... ECB Confronts Shifting Markets as Economy Stays Frozen: Eco... Saudi Coalition Intercepts Yemen Drones, Blames U.S. Policy, Swiss Vote on Indonesia Trade Deal, Public Face-Veil Ban, Barcelona Soccer Club Is Getting Caught Up in Politics, Parliament speaker removed with slim majority of MPs in favor, Small margin signals tough road for Muhyiddin’s administration. The policy criticism from across the — With assistance by Yantoultra Ngui, and Philip Heijmans, Top China Diplomat Warns Biden to Tread Carefully on Taiwan. Have a confidential tip for our reporters? “The vote also confirms what we know already: that both sides are very close in terms of numbers and that the Perikatan Nasional government is not stable,” he added, referring to Muhyiddin’s coalition government. With political is even the possibility Muhyiddin’s Water levels on the Mekong River are declining sharply: Who is to blame? See All ; Contact Us; Home. sit,” Mahathir recently told CNBC. he’s so worried about his majority that parliament has not been allowed to The best way to clear the political mess is by having a snap election to get a fresh mandate from the people. the other hand, opposition parties will only continue to improve their By admin-s Last updated Oct 2, 2020. is considering a snap election possibly by early next year to shore up his Sabah election: Malaysia’s Muhyiddin faces key test in state poll. setup. Voters in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah wait to cast their ballots under Covid-19 SOPs in the recent state election. A defeat for Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin’s allies in Sabah state could increase pressure for snap national polls. weak government. Muhyiddin’s Copyright 2021 | MH Newsdesk by MH Themes, Umair Jamal is a freelance journalist and a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Otago, New Zealand. wants to opt for an election, he will have to do it soon. to ensure that his government fails. 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