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Anwar’s Support Tested as BN Splits, Negeri Sembilan Dissolved.

6/5/2026

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Barisan Nasional announced it will field its own candidates in the Johor election, showing strain in ruling coalition.
Negeri Sembilan assembly dissolved Friday and Johor assembly Monday, setting elections within 60 days.
Pakatan Harapan will contest all 36 seats in Negeri Sembilan, where it previously won 17 seats.
The state polls could test Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s support and affect his coalition’s chances in a possible early national election.

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Barisan Nasional announced it will field its own candidates in the Johor election, showing strain in ruling coalition.
Negeri Sembilan assembly dissolved Friday and Johor assembly Monday, setting elections within 60 days.
Pakatan Harapan will contest all 36 seats in Negeri Sembilan, where it previously won 17 seats.
The state polls could test Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s support and affect his coalition’s chances in a possible early national election.