2008 general elections in Malaysia: democracy at work

Moten, Abdul Rashid (2009) 2008 general elections in Malaysia: democracy at work. Japanese Journal of Political Science, 10 (1). pp. 21-42. ISSN 1468-1099 E-ISSN 1474-0060

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Abstract

The Barisan Nasional (BN) which won a landslide in 2004 was returned to power in 2008 elections with reduced majority and the loss of five state assemblies.Dissatisfied with unfulfilled promises, the electorate protested by voting for a strong opposition. BN additionally was characterized by factionalism. Three opposition parties joined hands and, using alternative media, unexpectedly won 82 seats in the parliament. A strong responsible opposition bodes well for Malaysian democracy.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	1667/580
Uncontrolled Keywords:	General elections in Malaysia, 2008, democracy
Subjects:	J Political Science > JQ Political institutions Asia
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences > Department of Political Science
Depositing User:	Mrs. Wan Salwati Wan Salleh
Date Deposited:	27 Jun 2011 16:50
Last Modified:	21 Nov 2017 15:44
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/580

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