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MTUC is Malaysia’s oldest trade union organisation, established in 1949 and registered under the Societies Act 1955.

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MOVING from one open house to another in Melaka, over plates of asam pedas and glasses of cendol, one question keeps surfacing in conversations: will the state head to the polls as early as June? Bernama FILE PIX

Speculation over a snap 16th General Election (GE16) is nearing boiling point, fuelled by cryptic signals from Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh, hinting that the state could head to the polls as early as May or June 2026.

Bersatu’s Lembah Pantai and Larut divisions have announced their dissolution with immediate effect.

Umno has offered itself as the umbrella for Malay political unity in Johor following the dissolution of 11 Bersatu divisions in the state, a move believed to stem from prolonged internal turmoil. - BERNAMA FILE PIX

The rumours have surfaced at a time when the state’s political landscape appears stable, prompting observers to link the move to strategic calculations aimed at consolidating political advantage for the current administration.

Calls for GE16 to coincide with the Melaka and Johor state elections have already emerged. Bernama FILE PIX

The Perlis state assembly becomes a testing ground for the new Menteri Besar’s leadership as political support is said to remain fragile. Inset: Sivamurugan (left), Ariff Aizuddin.

Selangor Pas Youth Chief Mohamed Sukri Omar (left) supported PN Chairman Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, saying anti-Pas sentiment in Sabah is misplaced, as past mismanagement was due to previous local leaders, not Pas. Photo: Edited via Canva