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Perikatan Nasional suffered a devastating defeat in Johor's state election, with Bersatu losing all three of its parliamentary seats as the coalition continues to unravel following PAS's decision to end their political partnership.
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Over 120 former members and leaders from Bersatu's Pulai division have publicly declared their support for Pakatan Harapan, citing disappointment with the party's leadership and failure to assist constituents fairly.
Bersama leader Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli has publicly ribbed Datuk Dr Mohd Puad Zarkashi over what appears to be his deepening alignment with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, poking fun at the visible warming of ties between the two figures.
An Umno figure contends that Pagoh voters have demonstrated independence from senior political figures, pointing to his own electoral success four years prior as evidence of shifting voting patterns.
Abdul Mutalip Abd Rahim, 56, former Layang-Layang assemblyman, has resigned from Umno to join Bersatu, reflecting ongoing political realignment in Johor as party-switching remains prevalent among Malaysian politicians.
Puad Zarkashi has resigned from Umno, following hints of a major political announcement during the Johor state election nomination period, marking a significant shift in the state's political landscape.
Retired military officer Captain Najib Lep is making a political comeback in the Johor state election, switching his allegiance to Pakatan Harapan after previously representing Bukit Pasir under PAS and UMNO.
The Philippine Senate has elected Senator Sherwin Gatchalian as its new president following a special session in which 13 senators voted to install him, marking the conclusion of a contentious leadership dispute.