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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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