Tensions between some segments in Pakatan Harapan and Barisan Nasional have heightened in recent weeks. Read more at straitstimes.com.
KUALA LUMPUR - Polls expected to be held in July to elect six Malaysian state governments are an early test for Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s unity government, not just in terms of whether it fends off the opposition, but also how the ruling parties fare relative to each other.
Whatever the result of the elections, which are widely viewed as a bellwether vote on the premier’s leadership, awkward allies in the federal administration are likely to do some soul-searching about the pros and cons of cooperating with former foes.Get exclusive reports and insights with more than 500 subscriber-only articles every month
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New Zealand's North Island hit by heavy rain, student missing in cavesA state of emergency has been declared in Auckland and an evacuation centre has been opened. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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