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Melaka election puts Unity Government partnership to the test

Malaysia Times desk Original: theSun↗ 9/23 09:00 X
Melaka election puts Unity Government partnership to the test
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Melaka polls set to test BN-PH ties ahead of GE16

From the original report

PETALING JAYA : Melaka’s snap election could become another test for the federal coalition ahead of the 16th General Election (GE16), with Barisan Nasional (BN) riding strong performances in recent state polls while its uneasy partnership with Pakatan Harapan (PH) faces fresh strains.

The contest for 28 state seats comes after BN’s sweeping victory in Johor and its strong showing in Negeri Sembilan, while tensions between BN and PH have become increasingly difficult to contain within the unity government. READ MORE: Melaka assembly to be dissolved tomorrow, paving way for state election

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Originally published
Sep 23, 2026
Updated here
Sep 23, 2026
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