Malaysia state polls forecast: Murky with a chance of a shake-up

Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim (centre) greets supporters near the nomination centre in conjunction with State Election Nomination Day in Gombak. PHOTO: EPA-EFE
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KUALA LUMPUR - With a day left of campaigning before the vote on Saturday for six of Malaysia’s 13 states, no clear front runner has emerged after 12 days of intense battle between Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s ruling pact and the opposition coalition led by former premier Muhyiddin Yassin.

The most likely outcome is for both sides to retain power in their three state assemblies, but with Datuk Seri Anwar’s alliance losing some seats, campaigners and analysts say.

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