Kuala Lampur, June 4 -- The upcoming Johor state election like the Olympics focuses on the medal tally, with Barisan Nasional, Pakatan Harapan and Perikatan Nasional trying to hog the limelight.

Indeed, it will be a minor miracle if none of them hold the mentri besar post when the counting is done.

Then why bother with the certain also-rans? Because how they fare determines whether they have a future.

To know if they are set to be serious players in the general election - regardless if months away or in 2028.

It can also decide if Malaysia is set to have four significant coalitions, or just three restructured ones.

In the outside lanes

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