Analysts tell CNA that an early election will be in the interest of the two coalitions, following their recent success in the Johor and Negeri Sembilan polls.

The state election comes on the back of a bruising loss for Anwar’s PH in Johor, in another test of the strength of his coalition government.

Unofficial results show Pakatan Harapan heavyweights such as Transport Minister Anthony Loke and caretaker chief minister Aminuddin Harun both losing their state assembly seats.