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Malaysia deregisters main opposition coalition ahead of elections
Malaysia deregistered the opposition coalition Perikatan Nasional, citing internal disputes and breaches of its constitution. The decision prevents its parties from contesting upcoming elections under a common coalition banner.
Why it matters
The move changes how the opposition can compete in Malaysia's forthcoming elections.
Background
Perikatan Nasional, led by former prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin, includes the Islamist party PAS. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim leads the governing coalition.
Sources
- Reuters ↗October 20, 2026
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