Anwar’s Battle Against Allies Shapes Up as Key Malaysian States Call Polls
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim faces a pivotal political test this month as six states prepare for legislative elections that will serve as a critical referendum on his coalition government’s performance. The polls, scheduled for August 12, pit Anwar’s Pakatan Harapan-Barisan Nasional alliance against the Perikatan Nasional opposition, centered in the country’s industrial and urban…