Articles by Rex Tan

Politics

Aliakbar’s personality, strong grassroots won it for PAS, say analysts

PAS achieved a breakthrough in East Malaysia with Aliakbar Gulasan, but Ronald Kiandee of Perikatan Nasional suffered a setback as voters rejected a "Malayan party". PETALING JAYA: The historic PAS election victory in Sabah was based on candidate Aliakbar Gulasan's approachable personality and strong mobilisation of grassroots support since 2020,...

Technology

Trump arrives in Malaysia for first Asean summit in 8 years

US president Donald Trump and Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on the red carpet during a ceremonial welcome at KLIA this morning. SEPANG: US president Donald Trump arrived at Kuala Lumpur International Airport at 9.53am to attend the 47th Asean Summit and related meetings. Trump was greeted by Prime Minister Anwar...