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Factbox-Malaysia's prime minister candidates in upcoming poll

FILE PHOTO: A motorcyclist rides past the party flags and banners during the campaign period of Malaysia's general election in Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia November 6, 2022. REUTERS/Hasnoor Hussain

Malaysia will go to the polls on Nov. 19th in what is set to be a highly competitive race between three major coalitions led by incumbent Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob, long-time opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim, and former premier Muhyiddin Yassin.

No single coalition is expected to win a simple majority in parliament, which is needed to form a government, as the votes are set to be split more than ever before among the three blocs and numerous other smaller parties.

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