Johor landslide win boosts Malaysia's BN, raising pressure on Anwar

Another state election in August seen as next test of federal alliance power balance

Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, center, deputy prime minister and chairman of Barisan Nasional, celebrates its landslide victory in the Johor state election on July 11. The state's chief minister, Onn Hafiz Ghazi, is at right. (Photo by Norman Goh)

JOHOR BAHRU, Malaysia -- A landslide victory by Barisan Nasional (BN) in Saturday's Johor state election has provided momentum to the junior partner in Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's federal coalition, sharpening tensions inside Malaysia's national-ruling alliance.