Malaysia’s constitution requires a general election to be called at least once every five years. However, the prime minister can also request for Parliament to be dissolved at any time within that five years. But should the calling of a general election be a surprise? The Nut Graph speaks to political scientist Wong Chin Huat for his views.
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Uncommon Sense with Wong Chin Huat:
By Ding Jo-AnnClueless about impact of corruption
By Ding Jo-AnnKUALA LUMPUR, 16 Nov 2009: An overwhelming majority of Malaysians view corruption as a serious issue, but almost half do not think it affects their personal lives, a survey has found. “What was most surprising about the results was a majority felt corruption does not affect their lives even though 81% said it’s a serious […]
Peninsular Malaysians reject corrupt leaders
By Jacqueline Ann SurinPETALING JAYA, 8 Oct 2009: A new Merdeka Center for Opinion Research poll has found that the majority of Malaysians reject political leaders who have been tainted by money politics or sex scandals. In a press release today, Merdeka Center said a total of 87% of respondents in a poll conducted in Peninsular Malaysia from […]
