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Malaysia's political landscape increasingly features 'frenemies'—parties that govern together while attacking each other on campaign trails. This paradox shapes state elections and threatens coalition stability ahead of GE16.
Barisan Nasional has launched its manifesto for Negeri Sembilan's state election on August 1, centring on nine pillars covering economic growth, living standards, education, agriculture, housing, environment, cultural preservation, sports, and governance.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called on all political parties to refrain from spreading slander and misinformation during the Negeri Sembilan state election, citing his own experiences as a victim of unfounded allegations.
DAP politician Tony Pua has cautioned that an alliance between PAS and BN would reverse progress achieved by the Pakatan Harapan administration, framing the next election as a decisive contest between three competing visions.
PAS deputy president Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man believes Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is unlikely to call an early general election after Barisan Nasional achieved a decisive victory in Johor's recent state polls.
Bersatu's leadership has signalled it will permit supporters to vote according to their preference in constituencies where the Perikatan Nasional coalition is not fielding candidates, marking a departure from PAS's strategy of directing members to back BN.
Former Umno information chief Shahril Hamdan contends that no major political party will be able to credibly offer transformative change in the next general election, leaving voters with practical but uninspiring choices.
Perikatan Nasional has declared itself ready to contest the 16th General Election should it be called this year, with party machinery activated nationwide at all administrative tiers.
Former finance minister Tengku Zafrul Ahmad has expressed interest in contesting a Selangor parliamentary seat in the next general election, marking a potential political comeback following his loss in GE15.
Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz, a key adviser to the prime minister, has expressed interest in contesting a parliamentary seat in Selangor during the upcoming 16th General Election.