The state of the opposition at the next polls could be a far cry from the unity shown by forces opposed to Najib Razak during the 14th general election.

Panellists point to figures from the recent election in Johor showing that more young Malay voters supported Perikatan Nasional over Barisan Nasional.

The ceremony will be held at Istana Bukit Serene if consent is received from the Johor sultan.

The question comes hard on the heels of its latest electoral failure and doubts over its president Anwar Ibrahim.

The Ketereh Umno chief says many factors need to be taken into consideration, including the low voter turnout at the Johor election.

PH says the governments of Selangor, Penang and Negeri Sembilan will not advise the dissolution of their legislative assemblies until their terms end.

It says the assemblies in these states have not yet completed their five-year terms.

The government, political parties and civil societies have to think of creative ways to encourage, educate and mobilise more young voters under 30 to come out and vote.

Should BN emerge victorious at GE15, chances are slim that Ismail Sabri will be named for the top post once more.

This follows the uncertainty over the appointment of the new Johor menteri besar.

He took his oath of office at Istana Bukit Serene today.

Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu vice-president Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah says leaving Barisan Nasional in Sarawak was the right decision.