STATE POLLS | As the battle for Kedah approaches a climax, one thing is becoming quite evident.

While support for caretaker menteri besar Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor is not universal in the state, his popularity is both outgrowing Perikatan Nasional and becoming a major draw for voters to back the coalition at the same time.

Meanwhile, the Pakatan Harapan-BN coalition appears to be struggling with dissent from BN supporters in several seats - putting at least seven seats they currently...