All square after Malaysia’s state polls, but no smooth ride for Anwar’s unity government
[KUALA LUMPUR] The conclusion of elections in six states of Malaysia with widely expected results has signalled an end to political turbulence in the country. But analysts say that there is a rocky road ahead for the unity government, especially in fixing economic problems.
As expected, the fight between the governing coalition Pakatan Harapan (PH) and its ally Barisan Nasional (BN) against the opposition coalition Perikatan Nasional (PN) ended peacefully in a 3-3 stalemate situation.
The state elections last Saturday (Aug 12) were seen as a test of mandate for the unity government, led by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
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