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Could East Malaysia Lose Its Kingmaker Role?
Published 3 weeks, 2 days ago
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The prospect of a Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional alliance securing a simple parliamentary majority has reignited debate over the future political influence of Sabah and Sarawak. If Peninsular-based parties can form the federal government without relying on East Malaysian blocs, the kingmaker role that has shaped coalition politics since GE15 could diminish significantly. What would this mean for the bargaining power of Borneo parties, the future of MA63 negotiations, and Malaysia's evolving political landscape?
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