SEKINCHAN, Aug 3 — Candidates representing Pakatan Harapan (Harapan) and Barisan Nasional (BN) in the northern part of Selangor are optimistic that they will be able to contribute to the coalition’s victory, despite the opposition parties’ perception of dominance in the upcoming state polls.

SEBERANG PERAI, Aug 1 — The Penang state government is expected to call for state elections concurrently with the 15th general election (GE15) if it is held by the end of this year, Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said today.