Blurred Alliances Put Negeri Sembilan’s ‘Middle Malay’ Voter at Centre Stage

The August 1 36-seat election is no conventional three-coalition contest. PH and BN govern Malaysia together but are fighting each other in Negeri Sembilan, while BN is cooperating with PAS-led PN and Bersatu is contesting separately. According to Universiti Malaya’s Prof Awang Azman Awang Pawi, the pivotal constituency is a Malay middle that is economically…

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Muhyiddin Yassin Steps Down as Perikatan Nasional Chairman Amid Perlis Crisis

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin announced his resignation as chairman of the opposition coalition Perikatan Nasional, effective January 1, 2026, after five years. His exit follows political turmoil in Perlis, exposing rifts within the coalition. Analysts suggest this could lead to a leadership realignment and affect PN’s dynamics with PAS.

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