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A coalition of 44 civil society organisations and 25 individuals has urged Malaysia's 15th Parliament to remain in office until December 2027, citing the need for comprehensive institutional reforms to strengthen democracy and improve governance standards.
GPS chief Abang Johari says the party is prepared to contest Sarawak's upcoming state election regardless of whether redelineation increases seats from 82 to 99, prioritising timely implementation over boundary changes.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has pledged commitment to increasing Sarawak State Legislative Assembly seats and tasked the Election Commission with providing an updated progress report on the proposed redelineation plan.
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has indicated openness to a referendum on changing the country's electoral system, creating fresh divisions within his centre-right coalition government ahead of scheduled elections.
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DAP has committed to a comprehensive review following its disappointing performance in the 16th Negeri Sembilan state election, with party leadership vowing to reconnect with voters and rebuild public trust.
Caretaker Negeri Sembilan menteri besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun has expressed no regrets about Pakatan Harapan's state election defeat, reaffirming his position that voters should evaluate leaders based on their track record rather than racial considerations.
The Election Commission is conducting a comprehensive study on introducing domestic postal voting across Malaysia, with findings expected next year. The government also remains open to reviewing the EC's institutional standing.
Barisan Nasional is leveraging lessons from disappointing general election results to reshape its approach and win back public confidence, according to senior coalition figures.