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Asean Business

Johor landslide win fuels early Malaysia general election talk

2026-07-13T10:26:52.000Z
The incumbent Barisan Nasional secured a landslide victory in the Johor state election which concluded on Jul 11.
Asean Business
NEWS ANALYSIS

Johor election: Barisan Nasional’s landslide win cements continuity, but raises pressure on delivery

2026-07-12T06:17:19.000Z
Barisan Nasional chairman Zahid Hamidi (third from left) hugging caretaker menteri besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi as the coalition takes early lead in the Johor state election.
Asean Business

BN extends control over Johor with ‘extraordinary’ victory. Will general election await next?

2026-07-11T14:54:50.000Z
As at 11 am, the turnout was 26.4%, up from 21.3% at the same hour in 2022. 
International

Signs of higher voter turnout in Johor state polls than in 2022 – what does this mean for contenders?

2026-07-11T05:53:30.000Z
Johor posted the highest growth rate among all of Malaysia’s states in the first quarter of 2026, with 8% economic growth.
Asean Business

As Johor votes, investors watch for continuity in cross-border growth push

2026-07-09T04:00:28.000Z
Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim speaks at the Nikkei Forum 'Future of Asia' in Tokyo on Jun 10. In May, he publicly raised the prospect of calling snap polls. 
Asean Business

Upcoming state polls in Johor, Negeri Sembilan a likely preview of Malaysia’s national elections

2026-06-12T09:19:17.000Z
Beyond state elections, the coalition of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is also contending with pressures building beneath the surface.
Opinion & Features
POLITICS THAT MATTER

Malaysia’s stability dividend faces its next test as state elections loom

2026-06-11T06:00:00.000Z
Over the past year, Anwar has faced an opposition-led protest demanding his ouster while his coalition performed poorly in November’s Sabah state elections.
International

Anwar’s battle against allies shapes up as key Malaysian states call polls

2026-06-06T05:09:50.000Z
Bersama founder Tan Gin Theam (right) hands over a mock registration certificate for the party to Rafizi Ramli (middle) and Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad on May 17.
Asean Business

Two key allies of Malaysian PM Anwar turn opponents, launch new party

2026-05-18T06:36:58.000Z
Anwar says he would consider calling for a snap general election if the undermining of relationships within the unity government continues.
International

Two ex-Malaysian ministers to vacate parliament seats, join new party

2026-05-17T12:01:31.000Z
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