State polls more than a referendum on Anwar, says analyst

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PETALING JAYA: No more than 10 million people will vote in the coming six state elections but the results may spell trouble for Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and his key ally, Barisan Nasional.

While electoral watchdog Bersih has said the state polls should not be viewed as a referendum on the Anwar-led federal government, Universiti Malaya’s Awang Azman Pawi said voters may see things differently.

“It will indicate the acceptance of the unity coalition and its policies among voters,” he told FMT.

The government’s strong stance against corruption, efforts to reduce the cost of living, and the newly launched Madani Economy framework have won plaudits from observers and supporters.

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