Malaysia opposition bloc PN survives deregistration for now, but internal rifts cloud political future: Analysts

CNA23 October 2026, 07:26 UTCMalaysia

Perikatan Nasional can now contest next month’s Melaka election under its own name and symbol, after securing a temporary legal reprieve from deregistration.

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