Blue sweeps Negeri Sembilan and Johor. What does it mean for Anwar? | CNA Correspondent

Two state elections, three weeks apart, where Malaysia's own governing coalitions ended up as rivals rather than partners, each hoping to boost their power in Putrajaya. First came Barisan Nasional's sweep in Johor, its best result since 2008. Then came Negeri Sembilan, where Pakatan Harapan's caretaker chief minister Aminuddin Harun and Transport Minister Anthony Loke were defeated. Arnold Gay speaks with correspondents Melissa Goh and Afifah Ariffin, to unpack what Barisan Nasional's "blue wave" means for Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and the federal government. Highlights: 00:00 Intro 02:00 Why Pakatan Harapan lost 04:23 Understanding Johor and Negeri Sembilan 08:06 Impact of these results on the average Malaysian 10:58 Do these wins translate to greater leverage at the federal level? 12:54 Can Anwar Ibrahim's coalition hold? 14:38 What to expect in upcoming elections in Malacca and Sarawak 18:36 Could Malaysia see an early general election? 23:14 What's next for Pakatan Harapan? =========== #CNACorrespondentPodcast #Malaysia #election #cnapodcasts Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Visit our website: https://cna.asia Download our app: https://cna.asia/app Get our editors' picks of stories via chat apps: Telegram: https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp: https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us on these platforms: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia