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Johor BN Youth Leader Challenges PH Over Sidelined Top Figures in State Election Slate

Barisan Nasional's Youth wing has criticised Pakatan Harapan's decision to exclude several prominent Johor leaders from its candidate roster ahead of the July 11 state election, questioning the absence of senior PH figures from the campaign.

By Rohaya Daud · 23 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

PAS Sets Sights on DAP-Held Seats in Negeri Sembilan as Party Targets Malay-Majority Areas

PAS is pursuing a deliberate strategy to contest seats traditionally held by DAP in Negeri Sembilan, focusing on constituencies where Malay voters represent at least 40% of the electorate.

By Rohaya Daud · 22 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

PAS Warns of Fractured Youth Support as Rival Parties Target 40 Per Cent of Younger Voters

PAS leadership has expressed growing concern about new political parties explicitly designed to appeal to younger voters, fearing a fragmentation of the youthful electorate that has historically supported Islamist movements.

By Rohaya Daud · 19 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

PAS Acknowledges Bersama as Emerging Challenger for Young Voter Support

PAS's deputy leadership has acknowledged that Bersama represents a potential challenge in competing for the support of younger and first-time voters, even as the party maintains confidence in retaining its established membership base.

By Rohaya Daud · 17 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Muhyiddin Declares Bersatu Braced for Full Political Contest with PAS Following Factional Divide

Bersatu leader Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has signalled the party's readiness to mount a sustained political challenge against PAS following a significant internal schism, marking an escalation in rivalry between the two Malay-Muslim parties.