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Malaysia’s Anwar Weakened by Ally’s Landslide in Johor Elections

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s grip over Malaysia‘s ruling alliance took a hit over the weekend after coalition partner Barisan Nasional swept elections in Johor, strengthening the former ruling bloc’s hand as the government weighs whether to call an early general election.

Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim speaks during a press conference with Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul (not pictured) during Anutin's official visit, at the Federal Government office of Perdana Putra in Putrajaya on July 9, 2026.
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Malaysia Warns of Fiscal Slippage, Downplays Recent Ringgit Drop

Malaysia may not meet its fiscal deficit targets for 2026 as the Iran war drives up the cost of fuel subsidies, Second Finance Minister Amir Hamzah Azizan said, adding that longer-term goals remain intact.

The Petronas Twin Towers, center, and other buildings in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Friday, July 25, 2025. Malaysia's economy grew faster than expected in the second quarter, driven by the services sector, even as the country contends with US President Donald Trump’s rollout of global tariffs. Photographer: Samsul Said/Bloomberg
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