Malaysia opposition bloc deregistered ahead of Melaka polls; Anwar gains limited edge

Malaysia's opposition coalition Perikatan Nasional (PN) was deregistered on Tuesday, 11 days before Melaka state election nominations, prompting accusations that PM Anwar Ibrahim's government is weaponizing state powers. The move deepens internal fractures within PN, already split between PAS and Bersatu, and may complicate its electoral campaign. The immediate impact is limited as PN can still field candidates under component party banners, but the timing raises concerns about electoral fairness.