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Who gets the house in this divorce?

Opposition coalition members are in the midst of a fierce battle for control. The outcome could affect national politics, some say.

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Set for a uniquely Johor election

Don't look to the results of this state's elections for clues to how parties and coalitions might fare in a federal election.

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The polls are the thing

Just as Hamlet uses a play to get a result, a snap state election is forcing the hands of Johor's political players.

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It is getting poli-tech-al

Malaysian politics now is taking off on a Silicon Valley tangent, with parties experiencing rigmaroles of user churn and start-up hype.

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Nimble footwork, ponderous steps

A new force is moving through Malaysian politics – but it faces the danger of being caught in lumbering old practices.

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The clock is ticking

Oil, political intrigues and deadlines are among the main factors that may see elections being called sooner than expected.

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An elegantly delivered message

Thanks to the traditional pantun, Malaysians have a wonderful way to say difficult things with the most beautiful words.

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A sacking, a crisis, a shaky government

Seemingly out of nowhere, a state problem becomes a possible foreshadowing of national political outcomes.

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Classical move with a twist

Strategy from an ancient Greek war informs this week's analysis of moves in the opposition camp. What are the consequences of a 'gift' that would allow sacked Bersatu members to rejoin the coalition in a new form?

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Alarums and excursions in PKR

There's a noisy alarm clock around that is determined to save its home by making sure no one inside ever gets a moment's sleep.

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Sabah is still waiting

After almost half a century, there was some light at the end of the tunnel with a landmark court decision over revenue sharing. But another court's recent ruling has dimmed the view.

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A party in free fall?

The existing leadership claims it can carry on. The rebels claim they have a new platform. Who will prevail?

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