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Commentary: Malaysia’s state elections - when referendum takes precedence over reformasi

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It may well be true that not much has changed after the six state elections in Malaysia last week. But much of the political ground - specifically among Malay voters - has shifted towards the opposition, says ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute's Dr Norshahril Saat.

. PN increased its seats in Selangor from five to 22, and the increase came from Malay-majority constituencies. It also denied PH-BN the two-thirds majority in the state. PN also made significant inroads in Penang, a PH stronghold, by securing 11 seats.

Still, PN will continue to use the Malay referendum narrative to take potshots at the unity government. Muhyiddin has blatantly called for Anwar to step down as prime minister. PH may feel that since UMNO could not win the Malay ground, it may have to do it themselves. This could alienate hardcore multi-racialists in DAP and Parti Keadilan Rakyat who are against playing the racial card.

 

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