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Commentary: Melaka votes, Putrajaya watches - the hotly contested state polls could be harbinger of next Malaysia GE
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· November 11, 2026
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The upcoming state poll is not really about Melaka. It is a testbed where Malaysia’s warring political parties will experiment with new alliances that are set to determine the shape of the next general election, writes CNA’s Leslie Lopez.
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Key points It is a testbed where Malaysia’s warring political parties will experiment with new alliances that are set to determine the shape of the next general election, writes CNA’s Leslie Lopez. The upcoming state poll is not really about Melaka. More government Today’s briefing Local events
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What is this story about? The upcoming state poll is not really about Melaka. It is a testbed where Malaysia’s warring political parties will experiment with new alliances that are set to determine the shape of the next general election, writes CNA’s Leslie Lopez.
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