It's going to be a tough fight despite Umno having an advantage....
Articles / 08.07.2026
The Onn deliverable factor in Johor
Focus is on caretaker MB's track record, which has not received adequate attention....
While the arena looks familiar, the results could be anything but predictable....
The 2026 state elections in Johor and Negeri Sembilan will be a critical test of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s leadership, exposing the strength of his governing coalition amid growing voter dissatisfaction, internal party and coalition divisions and persistent challenge of an Islamist opposition....
Articles / 22.06.2026
Hot Negeri Sembilan polls
Unlike Johor, the Negeri Sembilan election is more complex due to state royal crisis....
Expected early dissolution amid shifting coalitions and voter volatility....
This belated Part 2 explores how fragmentation could weaken main players, but also provide electoral opportunities....
Articles / 15.02.2026
Lessons from Thailand’s election
Tide shifting towards more conservative parties, who build on local support, calibrate unifying nationalist narratives....
Articles / 31.01.2026
Sabah Umno’s turnaround? Kinabatangan and Lamag
One tied to pragmatic and 'out of the box' decisions....
Social ties, resources are among keys on who could emerge victorious....