2008 general elections in Malaysia: democracy at work
The Barisan Nasional (BN) which won a landslide in 2004 was returned to power in 2008 elections with reduced majority and the loss of five state assemblies.Dissatisfied with unfulfilled promises, the electorate protested by voting for a strong opposition. BN additionally was characterized by faction...
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Cambridge University Press
2009
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| Online Access: | http://irep.iium.edu.my/580/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/580/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/580/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/580/1/2008_General_Elections_in_Malaysia-_Democracy_at_Work.pdf |
| Summary: | The Barisan Nasional (BN) which won a landslide in 2004 was returned to power in 2008 elections with reduced majority and the loss of five state assemblies.Dissatisfied with unfulfilled promises, the electorate protested by voting for a strong opposition. BN additionally was characterized by factionalism. Three opposition parties joined hands
and, using alternative media, unexpectedly won 82 seats in the parliament. A strong responsible opposition bodes well for Malaysian democracy. |
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