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The Tide Turns in Semenyih

Amir Fareed, Director of Strategy

04-Mar-19 07:15

The Tide Turns in Semenyih

Barisan Nasional's win in the Semenyih by-elections was a stunning blow to incumbents Bersatu. Following the record-high voter turnout, we ask Amir Fareed, the Director of Strategy at KRA Group for his thoughts on the elections, the play of racial politics, and if Pakatan Harapan's complacency led to their downfall in the seat.


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Categories:  Politics,  Law and Legal Matters,  Social Issues

Tags:  politics,  voter turnout,  ethnicity,  race politics, 


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