In Negeri Sembilan, BN won 18 assembly seats, securing a supermajority of 25 with PN's seven, while PH managed 11. This result, a shift from the 2023 state election, indicates voter dissatisfaction with PH's state administration and raises questions about the political advantage of the federal PH-BN unity government for BN.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim warned senior officials, including ministers, deputy ministers, and members of agency boards, that they must resign from their positions if they intend to campaign for political parties, to prevent weaponizing their official roles against allies in his unity government.
The contest for Johor's 56-seat assembly places Anwar Ibrahim's multi-ethnic party in a difficult spot. Analysts suggest the election's significance lies not in who wins, but the margin of victory, with a key benchmark for Anwar's party being an increase in their previous seat count.
Ethnic divisions are surfacing in Malaysia's Johor state ahead of the July 11 election. Malay-nationalist Barisan Nasional (BN) is seen as trying to limit the influence of the Chinese-dominated Democratic Action Party (DAP), creating friction within Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's unity government.
Malaysia's unity government will remain intact until the end of its term, Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil stated, aiming to quell speculation of snap elections. He cited commitments from coalition partners Barisan Nasional, Gabungan Rakyat Sabah, and Gabungan Parti Sarawak.
