Malaysia’s unity government is facing an increasingly uncomfortable test ahead of the election in Melaka state, with parties governing together in Kuala Lumpur reverting to old rivalries as they compete for votes in a contest that could foreshadow shifting alliances before national polls due over a year from now. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s ruling Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition is under pressure to put on a strong showing in an uphill battle against federal partners Umno, which is widely...
Melaka election tests Malaysia’s fragile unity government as partners clash
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SCMP - Feed 91By Joseph Sipalan
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Malaysia’s unity government is facing an increasingly uncomfortable test ahead of the election in Melaka state, with parties governing together in Kuala Lumpur reverting to old rivalries as they compete for votes in a contest that could foreshadow shifting alliances before national polls due over a year from now. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s ruling Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition is under pressure to put on a strong showing in an uphill battle against federal partners Umno, which is widely...
Key Takeaways
- Melaka election tests Malaysia’s fragile unity government as partners clash.
- Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s ruling Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition is under pressure to put on a strong showing in an uphill battle against federal partners Umno, which is widely...
- Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s ruling Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition is under pressure to put on a strong showing in an uphill battle against federal partners Umno, which is widely...
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