HERE are the highlights of the country's political polemics throughout 2024.
January 6 - 7
Opposition representatives support PM
A total of six members of parliament (MPs) and one Opposition state assemblyman expressed their support for Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's government.
They include Datuk Syed Abu Hussin Hafiz Syed Abdul Fasal (Bukit Gantang), Mohd Azizi Abu Naim (Gua Musang), Datuk Zulkafperi Hanapi (Tanjong Karang), Zahari Kechik (Jeli), Datuk Iskandar Dzulkarnain Abdul Khalid (Kuala Kangsar), Datuk Suhaili Abdul Rahman (Labuan), and Selat Klang Assemblyman Abdul Rashid Asari.
February 9
Housing and Local Government Minister Nga sparks controversy
Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming's proposal to make Chinese New Villages a Unesco World Heritage Site triggered debates and public backlash.
April 2
RoS approves Bersatu's constitutional amendment
The Registrar of Societies Malaysia (RoS) approved Bersatu's application to amend its constitution, allowing it to vacate the seats of six MPs who pledged support for the government.
April 6
Socks controversy: Dr Akmal detained
Merlimau Assemblyman Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh was detained and investigated under the Sedition Act 1948 over remarks and actions regarding socks bearing the word "ALLAH."
April 19
Rice disposal apology
Former Deputy Home Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ismail Mohamed Said issued an apology after viral images showed discarded rice and other basic necessities from his service centre.
May 6
Syed Saddiq challenges allocation block
Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman filed a judicial review against the government's decision to block RM730,000 in constituency allocations.
May 19
Death threat to Teresa Kok
Seputeh MP Teresa Kok received a death threat and bullets in her mailbox.
May 27
Hannah Yeoh’s husband’s contract cleared
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) confirmed no wrongdoing in the contract awarded to the husband of Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh.
June 24
Wan Saiful alleges government persuasion attempts
Former Bersatu information chief Datuk Wan Saiful Wan Jan revealed evidence of attempts to lure him to support the government.
June 27
Syed Saddiq’s 200km protest run
Muar MP Syed Saddiq ran 200km from Muar to Parliament to protest the denial of allocations to Opposition constituencies.
July 4
Noh Omar joins Bersatu
Former Selangor Umno chairman Tan Sri Noh Omar officially joined Bersatu.
July 6
PN wins Sungai Bakap by-election
Perikatan Nasional (PN) coalition retained the Sungai Bakap state seat, with candidate Abidin Ismail securing a majority of 4,267 votes.
July 10
Speaker rejects Bersatu motion
Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul rejected Bersatu's motion to vacate six defecting MPs' seats.
July 15
Bersatu sues former MPs
Bersatu initiated legal action against six former MPs and assemblymen who pledged support for the PM's government.
July 18
Wan Ahmad Fayhsal suspended
Machang MP Wan Ahmad Fayhsal was suspended from Dewan Rakyat sessions for six months due to allegations related to a Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB) letter.
August 2
Mahkota assemblyman dies
Mahkota Assemblyman Datuk Sharifah Azizah Syed Zain passed away at 63.
August 10
Zahid admits role in toppling Tun M
Umno Presidet Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi admitted orchestrating efforts to remove Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad as Prime Minister.
August 15
Muhyiddin acquitted of four charges
Bersatu President Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin was acquitted of corruption charges involving RM232.5 million.
August 17
BN wins Nenggiri by-election
Barisan Nasional reclaimed the Nenggiri state seat with Mohd Azmawi Fikri Abdul Ghani winning by a 3,352-vote majority.
September 6
Maszlee Malik on 1BestariNet
Dr Maszlee Malik revealed that the 1BestariNet issue contributed to his resignation as Education Minister in 2020.
September 10
Teresa Kok faces halal certification issue
Seputeh MP Teresa Kok appeared at Federal Police Headquarters to assist with investigations into her halal certification comments.
September 28
BN retains Mahkota seat
BN successfully retained the Mahkota state seat with a larger majority when its candidate, Syed Hussien Syed Abdullah won the by-election, defeating PN candidate Mohamad Haizan Jaafar.
October 4
Muhyiddin and Hamzah win Bersatu elections
Muhyiddin and Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin secured uncontested victories in Bersatu party elections.
December 10
Sanusi acquitted of sedition charges
Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor was acquitted of sedition charges linked to a speech about the Sultan of Selangor.
December 15
Rumours of Tengku Zafrul joining PKR
Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz acknowledged discussions with PKR about joining the party but confirmed no decision has been made yet.
This summary encapsulates key events in Malaysia's political landscape throughout 2024.