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Malaysia's Johor state holds snap polls testing ruling alliance

Snap elections are being held in Malaysia's Johor state, testing the political alliance between the Pakatan Harapan (PH) and Barisan Nasional (BN) parties. These two parties, historically rivals, formed an uneasy coalition after the 2022 general election to prevent the Perikatan Nasional (PN) opposition from gaining power. The dissolution of the Johor State Legislative Assembly, effective June 1, aims to return the mandate to voters and ensure a stable government. AI

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Malaysia's Johor state holds snap polls testing ruling alliance

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

    Snap polls in Malaysia’s Johor test Umno comeback bid and Anwar’s ruling alliance

    Malaysia’s southern state of Johor dissolved its legislature on Monday, setting up an election within 60 days that analysts said would test whether the once-dominant Umno-led Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition can turn its state stronghold into a launch pad for a wider political com…