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A leading Malaysian think tank has projected that the Barisan Nasional-Perikatan Nasional alliance could capture up to 122 parliamentary seats in Peninsular Malaysia, potentially securing a governing majority without requiring support from Sabah and Sarawak.
Consolidated Malay voting support is positioning BN and PN to dominate Negri Sembilan's upcoming election, with projections suggesting at least 22 seats and a possible two-thirds supermajority within reach.
Higher voter turnout in Johor's state election could shift the balance toward Pakatan Harapan, particularly among outstation and urban voters responding to economic stability and government support policies.
Political data analyst Ong Kian Ming forecasts a comfortable Barisan Nasional victory in Johor's early state elections, predicting 45-50 seats. His analysis reveals escalating tensions within Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's unity government.