Ballot counting begins in Malaysia's pivotal state elections as Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim aims to strengthen his rule against the opposition
The polls are seen as an early referendum on Anwar's leadership and the opposition's strength / Photo: AP.
The final turnout has not been tallied, but it appeared lower than the overall target of 85 percent by the commission. The poll results will be known later Saturday. While the local elections have no direct impact at the federal level, the outcome could signal whether Anwar’s government can last a full five-year term.If the opposition takes control of states led by Anwar’s bloc or otherwise has a strong showing in state polls, analysts say it will put pressure on Anwar and could undermine the country's political stability.
The support of the once-dominant United Malays National Organization and other smaller parties gave Anwar a two-thirds majority in Parliament, but analysts say this loose alliance is perceived as unstable and needs stronger support from the Malay majority.
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