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Coalition Fractures Inevitable as Umno and PAS Compete for Dominance, Says Liu

Former DAP leader Liu Tze Shao predicts the Barisan Nasional-Perikatan Nasional coalition will fracture before the next general election, with Umno and PAS competing fiercely for overlapping voter constituencies.

By Aisyah Razak · 9 Aug 2026 · 5 min read

Negeri Sembilan Election Fraught with Uncertainty as BN-PN Alliance Tests Voter Loyalties

Experts describe the 16th Negeri Sembilan State Election as exceptionally unpredictable, with the new BN-PN alliance creating unprecedented campaign dynamics and multi-cornered contests that defy traditional polling patterns.

By Aisyah Razak · 1 Aug 2026 · 5 min read

PKR Youth Wing Warns of 'Destabilisation Plot' as Barisan-Perikatan Alliance Emerges

PKR Youth has accused the Barisan Nasional-Perikatan Nasional coalition of orchestrating a concerted political challenge designed to destabilise Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's government through exploitation of ethno-religious grievances.

By Aisyah Razak · 20 Jul 2026 · 3 min read

Indian Voters Must Weigh Stability Over Power Play in N9 Election, Says Analyst

A political analyst has urged the Indian community in Negeri Sembilan to cast votes based on long-term political stability and government performance, not political manoeuvring, ahead of the August 1 state election.

By Aisyah Razak · 19 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Bersatu Should Exit PN Coalition and Bring Gerakan and MIPP Along, Says IIUM Analyst

An International Islamic University Malaysia analyst recommends Bersatu withdraw from the Perikatan Nasional coalition while persuading coalition partners Gerakan and MIPP to depart as well, arguing the move would fundamentally alter the political balance.

By Aisyah Razak · 19 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Johor Election: Experts Call for Policy-Focused Campaigns Over Political Attacks

Leading political analysts have urged contesting parties in the Johor state election to prioritize policy discussions and administrative records over aggressive rhetoric, warning that excessive campaign hostility could damage federal-level cooperation.

By Aisyah Razak · 7 Jul 2026 · 5 min read

PAS-BN Alliance Would Reverse Progress, Warns Pua Ahead of Next Election

DAP lawmaker Tony Pua has cautioned voters that a PAS-BN alliance would dismantle reforms implemented by the Pakatan Harapan government, presenting the next election as a critical decision between competing visions for Malaysia's future.

By Rajesh Kumar · 5 Jul 2026 · 3 min read

Pakatan Harapan dismisses Ong Kian Ming's prediction of Barisan Nasional landslide in Johor

The Pakatan Harapan coalition has publicly rejected forecasts from political analyst Ong Kian Ming suggesting Barisan Nasional will win decisively in the Johor state election, signalling confidence in their campaign strategy.

By Rajesh Kumar · 4 Jul 2026 · 4 min read