PoliticsInvestment boom raises stakes as voters weigh tangible gainsFlags of political parties are seen along the street in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, on July 9, ahead of the Johor state election. (Photo by Norman Goh)NORMAN GOHJuly 10, 2026 12:00 JSTJOHOR BAHRU, Malaysia -- A state election in Johor on Saturday will offer an early gauge of Malaysia's political landscape ahead of the next general election, analysts say, as it tests support for Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's ruling coalition and its ally's ambition for a national comeback.