Shifting Loyalties: Will BN Hold Ayer Kuning?

Associate Professor Dr Syaza Shukri, Department Head of Political Science and Madani Studies , IIUM

25-Apr-25 07:45

Shifting Loyalties: Will BN Hold Ayer Kuning?

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The April 26 Ayer Kuning by-election is seen as a key test for Malaysia’s political coalitions, with BN, PN, and PSM contesting a traditionally BN-held seat. With strong early turnout among uniformed voters and shifting loyalties, will BN retain its hold on Ayer Kuning, or could low voter turnout impact the results? We discuss this with Associate Professor Dr Syaza Shukri, Department Head of Political Science and Madani Studies at IIUM.

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Tags: malaysia, by elections, ayer kuning, barisan nasional, perikatan nasional,

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