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Malaysia's Johor poll: Malay unity call complicates election dynamics

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In Malaysia's Johor state election, former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad and the Islamist party PAS are advocating for Malay unity. They are urging voters to prioritize Malay-Muslim political power and support Malay candidates, irrespective of party affiliation. This push aims to influence traditional coalition loyalties amidst a complex electoral landscape where the ruling Barisan Nasional coalition faces challenges from Pakatan Harapan and Perikatan Nasional. AI

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Malaysia's Johor poll: Malay unity call complicates election dynamics

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Iman Muttaqin Yusof ·

    Mahathir and PAS demand Malay unity in Malaysia’s Johor poll

    Malaysia’s Johor election has opened a new front in the country’s long-running racial politics, after former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad and Islamist party PAS urged voters to put “Malay-Muslim political power” ahead of party loyalty in one of the country’s most closely watch…

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