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Malaysia's opposition bloc declared invalid ahead of state polls

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Malaysia's primary opposition coalition, Perikatan Nasional (PN), has been declared invalid by the Registrar of Societies, just over a week before state elections. This decision has led to accusations of government bias from Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's administration. Analysts suggest that the United Malays National Organisation (Umno), a federal governing partner, could benefit from this deregistration, potentially forming an electoral pact with PAS against Anwar's alliance in the upcoming Melaka polls. AI

RANK_REASON Regulatory action by a government body against a major political opposition bloc. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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Malaysia's opposition bloc declared invalid ahead of state polls

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

    Malaysia’s opposition bloc declared invalid, but limited gains for Anwar

    Malaysia’s main opposition coalition lost its registration on Tuesday, just 11 days before nominations for a state election, drawing accusations that Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s government is using state powers to cripple its rivals. The decision leaves Perikatan Nasional (PN)…

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