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BN extends control over Johor with ‘extraordinary’ victory. Will general election await next?

The coalition has won at least 44 out of the 56 contested seats, more than its 2022 victory.

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About 15,000 Primary 5 pupils catch first National Education show

Students from 11 special education schools also joined the celebration.

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