# Malaysian Political Topics - 14 February 2026 ## Executive Summary Malaysian politics this week is dominated by a **full-blown crisis within Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu)**, with the party's Disciplinary Board expelling **17 members including Secretary-General Hamzah Zainudin, 4 MPs, and 2 assemblymen**. The power struggle between President Muhyiddin Yassin and Hamzah has fractured the party, with Rais Yatim resigning and the associate wing chief quitting. Meanwhile, **MACC Chief Commissioner Azam Baki** faces mounting pressure following Bloomberg allegations, with the Attorney General now heading a special committee to investigate. Other major topics include the **aftermath of PM Modi's official visit** to Malaysia, the **temple demolition controversy** in Selangor, and **Dr Akmal Saleh's push for UMNO-PAS cooperation** ahead of state elections. --- ## 1. Bersatu Internal Crisis — Muhyiddin vs Hamzah **The single biggest political story of the week.** What started as internal tensions has escalated into a full party schism. ### Key Developments (Chronological) - **Feb 7-8**: Bersatu's Disciplinary Board summons Hamzah Zainudin over anti-Muhyiddin allegations - [Bersatu summons Hamzah over anti-Muhyiddin allegations](https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/767624) - [Hamzah to face Bersatu disciplinary board this Thursday](https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/02/1373773/hamzah-face-bersatu-disciplinary-board-thursday) - [Saifuddin jangka Hamzah dipecat](https://www.sinarharian.com.my/article/767338/berita/politik/saifuddin-jangka-hamzah-dipecat) - [Bersatu Selangor dakwa Hamzah gagal jadi jambatan pendamai parti](https://www.utusan.com.my/nasional/politik/2026/02/bersatu-selangor-dakwa-hamzah-gagal-jadi-jambatan-pendamai-parti/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bersatu-selangor-dakwa-hamzah-gagal-jadi-jambatan-pendamai-parti) - **Feb 8-9**: Allegations surface that statutory declarations were prepared to bring down Muhyiddin and form government with UMNO - ['SD dibuat untuk jatuhkan Muhyiddin, buka laluan tubuh kerajaan dengan UMNO'](https://www.sinarharian.com.my/article/767239/berita/politik/sd-dibuat-untuk-jatuhkan-muhyiddin-tubuh-kerajaan-dengan-umno---mohamed-hanifah) - [Meeting with Muhyiddin did not discuss any issue of sacking - Bersatu supreme council member](https://www.thevibes.com/articles/news/119280/meeting-with-muhyiddin-did-not-discuss-any-issue-of-sacking-bersatu-supreme-council-member) - **Feb 10**: The crisis deepens — Bersatu veep calls for Muhyiddin's resignation; Johor division chiefs revolt - [Bersatu veep: Muhyiddin failed to handle party crisis, should resign](https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/767739) - [14 Ketua Bersatu Johor isytihar hilang kepercayaan terhadap Muhyiddin](https://www.sinarharian.com.my/article/767574/berita/politik/14-ketua-bersatu-johor-isytihar-hilang-kepercayaan-terhadap-muhyiddin) - [Kiandee gesa Muhyiddin letak jawatan presiden Bersatu](https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/bahasa/tempatan/2026/02/10/kiandee-gesa-muhyiddin-letak-jawatan-presiden-bersatu) - [Zahid beri bayangan pintu UMNO terbuka luas, Hamzah dipelawa untuk kembali](https://ohmymedia.cc/pintu-umno-terbuka-luas) - [UMNO terbuka terima Hamzah](https://www.utusan.com.my/nasional/2026/02/umno-terbuka-terima-hamzah/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=umno-terbuka-terima-hamzah) - **Feb 11-12**: Johor Bersatu reaffirms support for Muhyiddin; rumours of 15 MPs planning to leave with Hamzah - [Bersatu Johor kekal sokong Muhyiddin, desak tindakan tegas terhadap Hamzah](https://www.sinarharian.com.my/article/767668/berita/politik/bersatu-johor-kekal-sokong-muhyiddin-desak-tindakan-tegas-terhadap-hamzah) - [Dua MP Bersatu nafi Hamzah rancang bawa 15 MP keluar parti](https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/767889) - [Bersatu faces risk of split if Hamzah sacked, says Hulu Langat info chief](https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/02/1376729/bersatu-faces-risk-split-if-hamzah-sacked-says-hulu-langat-info-chief) - **Feb 13**: **MASS SACKINGS** — Hamzah Zainudin expelled along with 16 others (4 MPs, 2 ADUNs, 10 division chiefs) - [Selepas Hamzah, 16 lagi pemimpin dipecat Bersatu](https://www.sinarharian.com.my/article/768127/berita/politik/selepas-hamzah-16-lagi-pemimpin-dipecat-bersatu) - [Four MPs, 2 assemblymen among 17 Bersatu members sacked by party's Disciplinary Board](https://www.theborneopost.com/2026/02/14/four-mps-2-assemblymen-among-17-bersatu-members-sacked-by-partys-disciplinary-board/) - [Lepas dipecat, Hamzah kongsi gambar minum petang dengan Hadi](https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/768153) — Hamzah meets PAS leaders in Terengganu hours after expulsion - [Bersatu larang ahli sertai perhimpunan anjuran individu dipecat](https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/768158) - **Feb 14 (Today)**: Fallout continues — Rais Yatim resigns, FB page hacked, special meeting at Muhyiddin's house - [Bersatu crisis deepens as associate wing chief quits, Rais Yatim resigns from committee](https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/02/14/bersatu-crisis-deepens-as-associate-wing-chief-quits-rais-yatim-resigns-from-committee/209179) - [Bersatu holds Supreme Leadership Council meeting at Muhyiddin's house](https://www.thevibes.com/articles/news/119509/bersatu-holds-supreme-leadership-council-meeting-at-muhyiddins-house) - [Hamzah Zainudin to hold political reset briefing this afternoon](https://www.thevibes.com/articles/news/119510/hamzah-zainudin-to-hold-political-reset-briefing-this-afternoon) - [Bersatu claims Facebook page hacked to sow confusion, lodges reports with MCMC and police](https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/02/14/bersatu-claims-facebook-page-hacked-to-sow-confusion-lodges-reports-with-mcmc-and-police/209182) - [PAS open to accepting Hamzah, but no offer made yet - Takiyuddin](https://www.nst.com.my/news/regional/2026/02/1377814/pas-open-accepting-hamzah-no-offer-made-yet-%E2%80%93-takiyuddin) - [Bersatu infighting won't hurt PN, says Gerakan president](https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/02/14/bersatu-infighting-wont-hurt-pn-says-gerakan-president) - [Wan Ahmad Fayhsal: 'Saya tidak menyesal'](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCzXzn4cQCw) ### Key Figures - **Muhyiddin Yassin** — Bersatu President, facing calls to resign - **Hamzah Zainudin** — Former Secretary-General, expelled; planning "political reset" briefing - **Ahmad Zahid Hamidi** — UMNO President, signalled UMNO's doors are open for Hamzah - **Azmin Ali** — Warned members against meeting expelled leaders - **Rais Yatim** — Resigned from Bersatu committee in solidarity - **Wan Ahmad Fayhsal** — Expelled, says he has no regrets, had been advising Muhyiddin for 3 years - **Takiyuddin Hassan** — PAS Sec-Gen, says PAS will not intervene but open to accepting Hamzah --- ## 2. MACC Chief Azam Baki — Bloomberg Allegations & Investigation A major institutional crisis involving the **Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC/SPRM)** chief. ### Key Developments - **Bloomberg published allegations** regarding MACC Chief Commissioner Azam Baki's shareholdings, sparking calls for investigation - **Feb 13**: Cabinet establishes a **special committee headed by the Attorney General** to investigate the shareholding allegations - [AG heads special committee to probe shareholding issue involving MACC chief Azam Baki](https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/02/14/ag-heads-special-committee-to-probe-shareholding-issue-involving-macc-chief-azam-baki/209140) - [Fahmi Fadzil: A Special Task Force Created To Investigate Azam Baki](https://www.therakyatpost.com/news/2026/02/13/fahmi-fadzil-a-special-task-force-created-to-investigate-azam-baki/) - **Police open criminal defamation probe** over the Bloomberg report after 3 police reports were lodged - [Police launch criminal defamation probe over allegations against MACC Chief Azam Baki](https://www.thevibes.com/articles/uncategorized/119503/police-launch-criminal-defamation-probe-over-allegations-against-macc-chief-azam-baki) - [Report lodged over Bloomberg piece on Azam Baki, cops open probe](https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/02/1377644/report-lodged-over-bloomberg-piece-azam-baki-cops-open-probe) - **DAP MP wants independent probe into Azam; PAC chief issues quit call** - [DAP MP wants independent probe into Azam; PAC chief issues quit call](https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/767882) - Civil society calls for royal commission and MACC reform - [Royal commission needed to probe Bloomberg allegations against MACC](https://aliran.com/media-statements/royal-commission-needed-to-probe-bloomberg-allegations-against-macc) - [Latest allegations make MACC reform imperative, urgent](https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/opinion/2026/02/14/latest-allegations-make-macc-reform-imperative-urgent) - **Azam Baki** says he is ready to be investigated transparently; "I don't work at anyone's behest, including the PM" - [Saya tidak bekerja ikut telunjuk sesiapa termasuk PM - Azam Baki](https://b.cari.com.my/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=5531821) - Planned **'Tangkap Azam Baki 2.0' rally** at Sogo on Sunday - [Group plans 'Tangkap Azam Baki 2.0' rally at Sogo on Sunday](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDVQ_GmEI7k) --- ## 3. PM Anwar-Modi Bilateral Visit (Feb 7-9) Indian Prime Minister **Narendra Modi** concluded an official visit to Malaysia, yielding significant diplomatic and economic outcomes. ### Key Outcomes - **11 MoUs signed** across energy, digital, semiconductor, and trade sectors - [Signing of 11 MoU with India testament to PM Anwar's role in regional, global partnership](https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/02/08/signing-of-11-mou-with-india-testament-to-pm-anwars-role-in-regional-global-partnership) - **Both leaders condemned all forms of terrorism** and called for zero tolerance - [Anwar, Modi condemn all forms of terrorism, call for zero tolerance](https://www.thevibes.com/articles/news/119257/anwar-modi-condemn-all-forms-of-terrorism-call-for-zero-tolerance) - **India offers to maintain Malaysia's Sukhoi fighter jets** amid Russia sanctions - [Malaysia may send Sukhoi jets to India for maintenance amid Russia sanctions](https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/02/10/malaysia-may-send-sukhoi-jets-to-india-for-maintenance-amid-russia-sanctions) - **Digital cooperation**: India to offer UPI payment system integration for Malaysian market - [India Akan Menawarkan Integrasi Sistem UPI Untuk Pasaran Malaysia](https://rnggt.com/202646196/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=india-akan-menawarkan-integrasi-sistem-upi-untuk-pasaran-malaysia) - Malaysia committed to remaining a **reliable palm oil supplier to India** - [Malaysia to remain reliable palm oil supplier to India](https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2026/02/09/malaysia-to-remain-reliable-palm-oil-supplier-to-india) - Indian consulate in Kota Kinabalu supported by PM Anwar - [Sabah consumer group hails PM Anwar's support for new Indian Consulate in Kota Kinabalu](https://www.theborneopost.com/2026/02/12/sabah-consumer-group-hails-pm-anwars-support-for-new-indian-consulate-in-kota-kinabalu/) --- ## 4. Temple Demolition Controversy in Selangor A politically sensitive issue around the **demolition of unregistered Hindu temples** has erupted. ### Key Developments - **Activist Tamim Dahari and 3 others arrested** for demolishing a temple in Rawang, Selangor — later **released by High Court order** - [Cops fail to remand activist, 3 others who 'demolished temple'](https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/02/12/cops-fail-to-remand-activist-3-others-who-demolished-temple) - [Tamim Dahari Kena Tahan & Reman Sebab Roboh Kuil Haram - Tapi Mahkamah Tinggi Bebaskan Dia Seketika!](https://bankami.blogspot.com/2026/02/tamim-dahari-kena-tahan-reman-sebab.html) - **Selangor MB called security meeting** and set guidelines on temple issues - [S'gor MB calls security meet, sets guidelines after temple demolition](https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/768039) - **PM Anwar** clarified that local authorities (PBT) should handle clearing — not private individuals - [PM tiada kuasa arah roboh kuil, kata sekutu PN](https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/768011) - **National committee for Hindu temples** established to address land and legal matters - [National committee for Hindu temples to address land, legal matters](https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/768126) - [Jawatankuasa nasional kuil Hindu ditubuh, tangani isu tanah, perundangan](https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/768134) - **Fahmi Fadzil** (Communications Minister) to brief Cabinet; clearing must be done with local authorities - [Clearing of illegal temples must be done with local authorities, not by private individuals, says Fahmi](https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/02/13/clearing-of-illegal-temples-must-be-done-with-local-authorities-not-by-private-individuals-says-fahmi) --- ## 5. Dr Akmal Saleh & UMNO-PAS Cooperation Push UMNO Youth chief **Dr Akmal Saleh** continues to make waves within the ruling coalition. ### Key Developments - Akmal calls for **UMNO-PAS cooperation starting in Melaka state elections**, signalling he would refuse to contest if BN goes with PH - [Akmal calls for Umno-PAS cooperation in Melaka polls](https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/02/11/akmal-calls-for-umno-pas-cooperation-in-melaka-polls) - [Penyatuan UMNO-Pas perlu bermula di Melaka - Dr Akmal Saleh](https://www.sinarharian.com.my/article/767809/berita/politik/penyatuan-umno-pas-perlu-bermula-di-melaka---dr-akmal-saleh) - Labelled **"enemy within BN-PH government"** by Melaka PH Youth - [Akmal an enemy within BN-PH govt, says Melaka PH Youth](https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/02/12/akmal-an-enemy-within-bn-ph-govt-says-melaka-ph-youth) - Akmal denies being anti-Chinese, claims issues are about DAP policy; "my mother-in-law is Chinese" - [Akmal Saleh: I'm not anti-Chinese, my issues with DAP are about policy](https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/02/1376774/akmal-saleh-im-not-anti-chinese-my-issues-dap-are-about-policy) - AMK central exco member claims Akmal's apology was **insincere** - [Isu anti-Cina: Exco AMK Pusat dakwa Dr Akmal tak ikhlas minta maaf](https://ohmymedia.cc/isu-anti-cina) --- ## 6. Other Notable Political Developments ### PH-BN State Election Preparations - **Johor PH** in early talks on seat distribution for upcoming state polls - [Johor PH in early talks on seat distribution for state polls](https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/02/07/johor-ph-in-early-talks-on-seat-distribution-for-state-polls) - **PH to review strategy and cooperation with BN** in Melaka and Johor state elections - [PH to review strategy, cooperation with BN in Melaka, Johor state elections - Saifuddin](https://www.thevibes.com/articles/news/119216/ph-to-review-strategy-cooperation-with-bn-in-melaka-johor-state-elections-saifuddin) - **Amanah defers party elections** to focus on GE16 and PRN preparations - [Amanah tangguh pemilihan, fokus persediaan PRU16, PRN](https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/bahasa/tempatan/2026/02/13/amanah-tangguh-pemilihan-fokus-persediaan-pru16-prn) ### PKR Convention - **PM Anwar tells PKR members**: "Work hard or leave" — stern message at convention - [Anwar tells PKR members: Work hard or leave](https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/02/1373027/updated-anwar-tells-pkr-members-work-hard-or-leave) ### Conference of Rulers (271st Meeting) - **Security, defence, Islamic affairs and judicial appointments** discussed - [Conference of Rulers discusses security, Islamic affairs, judicial appointments](https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/02/12/conference-of-rulers-discusses-security-islamic-affairs-judicial-appointments/209012) ### PAS Internal Issues - **Abdul Hadi advises PAS Perlis members** to obey party leadership amid Perlis MB tensions - [Abdul Hadi nasihat ahli Pas Perlis taat kepimpinan parti](https://www.sinarharian.com.my/article/767708/berita/politik/abdul-hadi-nasihat-ahli-pas-perlis-taat-kepimpinan-parti) - **Pemuda PAS Selangor demands MB Amirudin resign**, claims he failed to manage the state - [Pemuda Pas Selangor desak Amirudin letak jawatan MB, dakwa gagal urus negeri](https://www.sinarharian.com.my/article/767709/edisi/selangor-kl/pemuda-pas-selangor-desak-amirudin-letak-jawatan-mb-dakwa-gagal-urus-negeri) ### Zaid Ibrahim Eyes Langkawi - [Zaid Ibrahim says he is keen to contest Langkawi in next GE](https://www.thevibes.com/articles/news/119252/zaid-ibrahim-says-he-is-keen-to-contest-langkawi-in-next-ge) --- ## Article Count by Date (Political Tag, Score > 0.5) | Date | Article Count | |------------|--------------| | 2026-02-12 | 1,275 | | 2026-02-11 | 1,355 | | 2026-02-10 | 1,442 | | 2026-02-09 | 1,351 | | 2026-02-08 | 1,010 | | 2026-02-07 | 1,094 | | 2026-02-06 | 1,332 | | 2026-02-05 | 1,297 | | 2026-02-04 | 1,345 | | 2026-02-03 | 1,272 | | 2026-02-02 | 1,003 | | 2026-02-01 | 981 | --- *Generated on 14 February 2026 from the Malaysian News Summary database.*