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Melaka state election: The final lap
Whether they realise it or not, voters in Melaka tomorrow will decide on the longstanding problem between the old and new political leadership in our country. The main battle is between Barisan Nasional, Perikatan Nasional and Pakatan Harapan. The other contenders are mostly trying out…

The Melaka state election is a choice between a good and bad government

A united Pakatan Harapan
Media statement by DAP National Political Education Director Liew Chin Tong in Bemban, Melaka, on 30th October 2021 There is no doubt that the Melaka state election is extremely challenging for Pakatan Harapan. The curbs on campaigning, the fear among the community of Covid-19 spread, the…

Melaka and Sarawak Polls: What can we expect?
Harold Wilson famously said, “a week is a long time in politics”. I would add that it is especially so when an election is looming. It now seems that we may expect not just one, but possibly two state elections. This week, national attention will…

Melaka state election: Low stake yet highly consequential
All indications seem to point towards a state election in Melaka although there are talks of having an emergency imposed to delay it. The coalition that intends to form a state government will need to win at least 15 out of the 28 seats in…