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PH in for its biggest test yet in Penang, say analysts

Malaysia Times desk Original: Free Malaysia Today 8/7 09:00 X
PH in for its biggest test yet in Penang, say analysts
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Wong Chin Huat of Sunway University and Azmil Tayeb of Universiti Sains Malaysia say that as a team, Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional can draw a substantial proportion of Malay votes from Pakatan Harapan.

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This is the view shared by two political scientists, Wong Chin Huat and Azmil Taib, who also advised the coalition to focus on a “people-centric” agenda to fend off the Barisan Nasional-Perikatan Nasional (BN-PN) onslaught.

Wong, who is with Sunway University, said PH should brace itself for some losses, especially in Malay-majority constituencies.

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Aug 7, 2026
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Aug 15, 2026
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