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Malaysia 13th General Election: how the election manifesto and candidates influenced the voters In Penang?

Omar, Muhamad Fuzi and Othman, Muhammad Hanif (2013) Malaysia 13th General Election: how the election manifesto and candidates influenced the voters In Penang? In: 2nd International Conference on Elections and Democracy: Continuity and Change, 6-7 November 2013, University Malaysia Sarawak. (Unpublished)

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Abstract

The paper argue that offering comprehensive election manifesto and offering more qualified candidates are the two major factors that determine the outcomes of the 13th general elections. Thus, in order to provide arguments for this assumption, this paper analyzes the election manifesto as the main references. Besides, the study also analyzes the acceptance of the candidates offered by the party especially BN during the election. Third, study then refer mainly to the election results as the main outcome for the elections. The study then shows how the strong and convincing manifesto and qualified candidates as offered by the BN failed to garner the majority supports from the voters towards the party in Penang.

Item Type: Conference or Workshop Item (Full Paper)
Additional Information: 2414/42162
Uncontrolled Keywords: election, manifesto, voters
Subjects: J Political Science > JA Political science (General)
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button): Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences > Department of Political Science
Depositing User: Dr Muhamad Fuzi Omar
Date Deposited: 01 Mar 2015 01:39
Last Modified: 01 Mar 2015 01:39
URI: http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/42161

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