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Anwar Ibrahim faces crucial Melaka election test amid coalition pressure

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The upcoming Melaka state election in Malaysia presents a critical challenge for Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and his Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition. Observers suggest that the primary goal for PH is not necessarily to win, but to demonstrate a stronger electoral performance against their federal partner, the United Malays National Organisation (Umno), which leads the Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition. This election is seen as a crucial test for Anwar's leadership following a series of recent electoral setbacks. AI

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Anwar Ibrahim faces crucial Melaka election test amid coalition pressure

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Joseph Sipalan ·

    In Melaka, is avoiding another Umno rout Anwar’s best hope?

    Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is up against it in next month’s Melaka state poll, as his ruling Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition risks yet another electoral wipeout at the hands of its federal partner Umno. The two are competing head-to-head in nearly all of the 28 state …

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