Malaysia’s six upcoming state elections, and what’s at stake

[KUALA LUMPUR] The upcoming state assembly elections in six Malaysian states – expected to be held simultaneously by July – are seen as a crucial test to the ruling political coalition that formed the unity government.

With only weeks to go, unofficial campaigning has already started, with the coalition and the opposition parties out in full force as they canvass for support.

The six states heading to the polls are Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Penang, Kelantan, Terengganu and Kedah.