Malaysia’s Elections: A Step Backward

Issue Date October 2013
Volume 24
Issue 4
Page Numbers 136-150
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Despite losing the popular vote, Malaysia’s long-ruling Barisan Nasional triumphed again in the country’s 2013 elections, disappointing an emboldened opposition that had high hopes after a strong performance in 2008.

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