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Malaysia's Melaka election tests Anwar's coalition amid local rifts

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Malaysia's Melaka state is holding an election campaign that began on Saturday, with 79 candidates cleared to run. This poll serves as a test for Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's coalition, examining whether his federal allies can overcome local divisions and translate their tactical seat-sharing arrangements into stable governance. The election is seen as a crucial indicator following defeats in Johor and Negeri Sembilan, offering an opportunity for the United Malays National Organisation (Umno) and the Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS) to strengthen their cooperation. AI

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

    Malaysia’s Melaka poll begins as 79 cleared in test for Anwar’s coalition

    Malaysia’s Melaka state began its election campaign on Saturday after 79 candidates were cleared to contest a poll testing whether Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s governing partners can turn an opportunistic alliance with his Islamist opponents into a platform for national power. …

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