Tough fight ahead in Salahuddin’s vacated seats


JOHOR BARU: Amanah, which will be contesting in the Pulai parliamentary and Simpang Jeram state by-elections, is expected to face a huge task in defending the two seats for the ruling coalition.

Coming so soon after the six state elections which saw Perikatan Nasional making massive inroads, the by-elections will be an acid test for Pakatan Harapan and their now-partner in the unity government Barisan Nasional.

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