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The Malaysian government signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with opposition Pakatan Harapan (PH) to strengthen political stability amid the COVID-19 pandemic through bipartisan cooperation.

Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has affirmed that the government led by the Pakatan Harapan (PH) alliance is working to re-energise the economy, with the road to recovery now visible.

The monthly minimum wage in Malaysia will be raised to 1,200 RM (290 USD), starting January 2020, in order to improve the people’s living standards.

The fate of the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) is close to being finalised with just some minor details to be sorted out in negotiations between Malaysia and China.

Up to 113 laws will need to be repealed, amended or drafted to meet targets under the Pakatan Harapan’s general election manifesto and the 11th Malaysia Plan, said Liew Vui Keong, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department in charge of law.

Malaysia’s former Deputy Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim officially returned to political life just five months after he was freed from jail by winning a by-election for a parliamentary seat on October 13.

Former Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will seek to return to politics by participating in a local election next month to become a lawmaker.

Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said he would honour an agreement by the four partners of the Pakatan Harapan (PH) alliance to step down after two years and hand over the country's leadership to Anwar Ibrahim.

The High Court of George Town city of Malaysia’s Penang state has acquitted Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng and dropped the charges against him and businesswoman Phang Li Koon.

The Malaysian parliament has repealed a law against fake news introduced earlier this year by the government of former Prime Minister Najib Razak.

The Malaysian Ministry of Home Affairs has set up a special committee to review existing laws, especially those related to national security, Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said.

The Royal Malaysia Police seized 72 bags filled with jewellery, cash of various denominations, watches and other valuables at an apartment of former Prime Minister Najib Razak, which have suspected links to 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) state fund scandal.

Malaysia's Immigration Department on May 12 said former Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak and his wife Rosmah Mansor were banned from leaving the country.

Malaysia’s new Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad on May 11 announced 10 core ministries of the new government, the first move of Mahathir and his Pakatan Harapan (Alliance of Hope) to set up the cabinet after their victory in the general elections two days ago.

Newly-elected Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said on May 11 Malaysia, as a trading nation, will maintain good relations the international community without favouring any particular country.

The opposition alliance led by former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has won the general election held on May 9.

Malaysian voters on May 9 morning went to the polls for the country's general election, which is said to be difficult to forecast the result.

Malaysia’s Pakatan Harapan (PH) opposition alliance on March 8 issued its election manifesto that contains bold points.

Malaysia’s opposition Pakatan Harapan, or Pact of Hope (PH), coalition will announce its candidate for the post of Prime Minister this weekend.

The Malaysian opposition coalition, Pakatan Harapan, has chosen former Prime Minister (PM) Mahathir Mohamad to run for the position again in the upcoming general election.