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1. Malaysia de-registers opposition bloc Perikatan Nasional ahead of Nov 14 Malacca state election

   Malaysia's Registrar of Societies de-registered the main opposition coalition Perikatan Nasional on Oct 20, saying the explanation it submitted on Oct 12 failed to overturn the grounds for cancellation. The move comes 11 days before nomination day for the Malacca state election, with polling on Nov 14, and coalition parties will not be able to contest under a common banner. Within the bloc, PAS, which holds the most seats in the 222-seat parliament, is vying for leadership with Bersatu, led by a former prime minister; the opposition accuses Anwar's government of using state power against rivals, and a general election must be held by February 2028.

   Oct 21, 2026 Morning