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    Most informal polls by independent organisations suggest the opposition could double its representation to 40 seats in the expanded 222-member parliament. "The best-case scenario for the government is if it loses 30 seats and the worst-case would be the loss of 60 seats" said Yang Razali Kassim at the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies in Singapore. Full Article at Financial Times
    The best-case scenario for the government is if it loses 30 seats and the worst-case would be the loss of 60 seats
    SOURCE: Financial Times 20 months ago
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Fraud fears cast cloud over Malaysian election
  1. The general election is really just a prelude to the Umno election, which is more important since it determines the leadership of the government
    SOURCE: Financial Times 20 months ago
  2. If the National Front succeeds in gaining Kelantan, it provides an immunity card for (the prime minister) to balance any unexpected losses
    SOURCE: Financial Times 20 months ago
  3. The future looks promising but there are issues of phantom voters
    SOURCE: Financial Times 20 months ago

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