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Johor Angkatan Muda Keadilan chief, Mohd Faezuddin Puad says there is no urgent need to hold the state election in the near future, citing economic uncertainty and global instability linked to the West Asia crisis.

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.

Providing equal annual allocations to all government Members of Parliament, regardless of constituency size, is an institutionalised injustice. Blind equality must be replaced with needs-based distribution. - Bernama photo for illustration purpose only.

By pushing the UEC issue back into the spotlight, the DAP turns it into a non-negotiable symbol of Chinese dignity. - Photo source: DAP's Facebook

The 64.35 per cent voter turnout recorded in the recent Sabah state election has been viewed by political analysts as respectable and consistent with previous trends, despite rainy conditions and longstanding accessibility challenges in the state. - Bernama photo

The Tawau IPD is one of the 58 early voting centres for the Sabah polls that were opened simultaneously at 8 am. Photo by Bernama

UMS political analyst Associate Professor Dr Syahruddin Awang Ahmad said the heat of the democratic process was barely felt even though posters, flags and billboards were actively displayed across all areas.

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Loss of trust in the leadership is likely one of the main factors why a large number of PKR delegates chose not to vote in the party’s recent election.

The phenomenon of vote-skipping or abstention should not simply be viewed as personal disengagement, but rather as a silent form of protest.