New Faces, Good Or Bad For Parties

Dr Wong Chin Huat, Political Scientist, Sunway University

26-Jul-23 08:45

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DAP released their candidate lineup for Selangor, Penang and Negri Sembilan with many new faces. A move copied by other political parties. What is the strategy behind this move and does it help with the outcome or even voter turnout. Dr Wong Chin Huat, Political Scientist, Sunway University weighs in.

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Produced by: Yeong Yeng Yee

Presented by: Wong Shou Ning

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Categories: politics, government

Tags: dap lineup, state elections 2023, selangor, negeri sembilan, penang,

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