Negri Sembilan polls: Status quo tested as race heats up
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THE Negri Sembilan election has emerged as an electoral battleground where the Barisan Nasional-Perikatan Nasional alliance is perceived not only as a credible challenger, but also as having a realistic pathway towards forming the next state government.
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Following BN's commanding performance in Johor and the perceived weakening of Pakatan Harapan in several rural and semi-urban constituencies, political momentum appears to be shifting.
Although DAP continues to retain several established strong-holds, recent political trends are widely interpreted by BN-PN supporters as fractures in PH's support that could be strategically exploited.
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- Jul 29, 2026
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