The twelfth general elections in Malaysia

Mokhtar, Tunku Mohar (2008) The twelfth general elections in Malaysia. Intellectual Discourse, 16 (1). pp. 89-100. ISSN 0128-4878

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Abstract

The twelfth general elections in Malaysia resulted in the ruling coalition (Barisan Nasional, BN) losing its two-thirds majority in Parliament. Denying the BN its sought after two-thirds majority is what the opposition parties were campaigning for. Additionally, they won five state assemblies. The electorate voted on the basis of “bread and butter” issues which were highlighted by the ruling coalition as well as the opposition parties.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	1996/28238
Uncontrolled Keywords:	elections, Malaysia, Barisan Nasional, Pakatan Rakyat, twothirds majority
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 > Department of Political Science
Depositing User:	Tunku Mohar Mokhtar
Date Deposited:	24 Jul 2013 13:35
Last Modified:	24 Jul 2013 13:35
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/28238

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