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Indonesia's former education minister Nadiem Makarim attends his trial at the Corruption Court in Jakarta on Jan 12, 2026. - (Photo by BAY ISMOYO / AFP).

Amanah deputy president Datuk Seri Dr Mujahid Yusof Rawa

Delaying the next general election could become politically costly for Pakatan Harapan (PH) with analysts warning that worsening economic conditions, shifting voter sentiment and internal vote fragmentation may weaken the coalition’s position over time.

The government has been urged to adopt a multi-dimensional household income classification system to ensure that the proposed review of petrol subsidies for high-income earners is implemented more transparently and accurately. Photo for illustrative purposes only - Bernama FILE PIX

Not long ago, the central battleground of a Malaysian election campaign was the ceramah – open-air night rallies where tens of thousands would gather to hear politicians speak. - BERNAMA FILE PIX

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The online public square is no longer just driven by opinions, but by coordinated campaigns designed to shape what people believe is the dominant view. - Canva

Growing Middle East crisis could become a defining backdrop to the next general election, shaping how leaders position themselves on stability, leadership and public trust as parties quietly shift into election readiness mode. - BERNAMA FILE PIX