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President Cyril Ramaphosa is one of three leaders who has warned of collapse unless international law is enforced. Photo: Felix Dlangamandla/Gallo Images

Ramaphosa and co in the crosshairs of pro-Israel lobbyists

Three leaders’ strong words on the Trump administration’s threat to civilised norms and values in the international arena has attracted blowback from the right

The opposition has often appeared disorganised and disunited — a far cry from the strong alliance that Anwar led at the 2013 polls.

Malaysia’s Mahathir, 92, eyes comeback in the opposition he once crushed

He will be the world’s oldest leader if the coalition backing him wins a general election in August, although analysts believe this is unlikely.

Malaysia’s opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim was found guilty of sodomy

Malaysian opposition leader sentenced to five years for sodomy

While Anwar Ibrahim’s conviction has been widely seen as politically motivated, the court said there was "overwhelming evidence" he sodomised an aide.

Opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim

Malaysians ‘in the mood’ for political change

Anwar Ibrahim is fighting his last fight: to be Malaysia’s next prime minister, a battle for which he has been preparing for a very long time.

Malaysia opposition’s Anwar freed of sodomy charge

Malaysia opposition’s Anwar freed of sodomy charge

Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim celebrated a surprising triumph over sodomy charges on Monday and vowed to win the upcoming elections.

Ibrahim on the back foot

What unites the opposition is a wish to see the government of Prime Minister Abdullah Badawi ousted. But the parties have differing reasons for this.

Malaysia’s Anwar plans to leave Turkish embassy

Malaysia’s opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim said on Monday he would soon leave the Turkish embassy where he took refuge following sodomy accusations.