The day's essential Malaysian news, briefed.
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Gabungan Rakyat Sabah has announced plans to contest all 25 parliamentary seats in the state during the coming general election, representing a comprehensive electoral strategy for the coalition.
Former minister Tengku Zafrul is eyeing a return to parliamentary politics, keen to contest a Selangor seat in the upcoming GE16. He previously lost Kuala Selangor to Amanah vice-president Dzulkefly Ahmad in GE15.
Tengku Zafrul, senior political adviser to the Prime Minister, has formally expressed interest in securing a parliamentary candidacy in Selangor for the 16th General Election.
PAS vice-president Datuk Mohd Amar Nik Abdullah has indicated that Malaysia's 16th general election is expected to occur between late October and November, suggesting mounting pressure for an electoral reset.