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Protest Votes: A Silent Protest in Futility

Tharmelinggem Pillai, Undi18

27-Sep-17 17:00

Protest Votes: A Silent Protest in Futility

Recently, Malay Mail Online reported that some young voters were considering not voting or spoiling their ballots in the 14th general election due to dissatisfaction over both the ruling Barisan National and opposition Pakatan Harapan. Umapagan Ampikaipakan and Caroline Oh speak with Tharmelinggem Pillai, Director of Undi18, about protest votes and whether they carry any weight in Malaysian politics.

Presented by: Caroline Oh, Umapagan Ampikaipakan


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Tags:  Evening Edition,  Protest Votes,  General Election 14,  young voters,  youth politics,  voters' sentiment


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