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Voter Turnout - Crucial To State Elections' Outcome

Dr James Chin, Professor of Asian Studies, University of Tasmania

24-Jul-23 07:45

Voter Turnout - Crucial To State Elections' Outcome

Eligible voters in 6 states in Malaysia - Kedah, Penang, Selangor, Kelantan, Terengganu and Negeri Sembilan - are set to elect their respective state legislators on August 12th, and turnout is expected to be even more crucial this time around. Dr James Chin, Professor of Asian Studies at the University of Tasmania breaks down his observations as contesting parties reveal who they are fielding with the battle for the Malay vote heats up.

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Produced by: Yeong Yeng Yee

Presented by: Keith Kam, Wong Shou Ning, Mark Tan


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Categories:  government,  politics

Tags:  state elections 2023,  voter turnout, 


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