Year 2025 tested Malaysia in unexpected ways – from scorching heatwaves to an unprecedented cyclone, and a year of political milestones and upheavals.

As we enter 2026, different storms gather on the horizon. With coalition tensions rising, reform deadlines looming, and crucial elections ahead, the year promises to be just as turbulent.

May 2026 bring us clarity through the storms ahead and the resolve to weather them together. From all of us at Malaysiakini, we wish everyone, our readers especially, a very happy new year.

Through uncertainty and change, we remain committed to bringing you news and views that matter.

We are working with a skeleton staff today, recharging our batteries before returning to the fray.