GE15 Post-Mortem: The Unpredictability Of The Malay Swing Vote

Ibrahim Suffian, Programme Director, Merdeka Centre

21-Nov-22 08:00

GE15 Post-Mortem: The Unpredictability Of The Malay Swing Vote

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As predicted, the 15th general elections culminated in a hung Parliament, but few foresaw the rise of the green wave in peninsular Malaysia as PAS secured the highest seats in the august house. Ibrahim Suffian of the Merdeka Center helps us contextualise the GE15 results and discusses where politics in the country is heading.

Produced by: Sim Wie Boon

Presented by: Shazana Mokhtar

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Categories: politics, government

Tags: ge15, pru15, malaysiamemilih, pas, malaysian parliament,

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