In a shocking turn of events during the PKR party polls, Deputy Minister Akmal Nasir has been dethroned as the Johor Baru PKR chief, marking a major upset in the region's political landscape. In a fierce contest, Akmal, who is also the party's strategic director, garnered 587 votes but fell short to the Johor PKR Youth Chief, Taufiq Ismail, who claimed victory with 709 votes.

The unexpected changes didn't stop there. In the Tebrau division, Segamat MP R. Yuneswaran lost his seat to businessman Prakash Maniam in an intense three-way race. Prakash received 691 votes, while Yuneswaran managed only 589 votes, leaving him to reflect on the dramatic shift in leadership.

Meanwhile, in the Simpang Renggam division, former Education Minister Maszlee Malik successfully defended his position, gaining 125 votes against his challengers, Wong Yung Chin and Yusof Rahman.

Turning to Sabah, the surprises continued as Datuk Seri Christina Liew, the Kota Kinabalu chief and state minister for Tourism, Culture, and Environment, also faced defeat. Despite being a well-known political figure, Liew attracted 1,157 votes but lost to community leader Lee Li Mei, who secured 1,381 votes.

On a more positive note for Sabah's political scene, Deputy Minister of Higher Education Datuk Mustapha Sakmud held onto his position as Kota Belud PKR Chief in a landslide victory, amassing 1,405 votes against lesser-known contenders.

Additionally, Datuk Peto Galim, the Assistant Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, successfully defended his role as Sepanggar PKR chief, showing resilience in a competitive environment.

The recent PKR polls have signaled a significant transition within both Johor and Sabah, shaking the foundations of established political figures and bringing new leaders to the forefront. This reshuffling is sure to impact the future landscape of Malaysian politics.