2008 general elections in Malaysia: democracy at work

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2008 general elections in Malaysia: democracy at work

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 faction...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Moten, Abdul Rashid
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Cambridge University Press 2009
Subjects:	JQ Political institutions Asia
Online Access:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/580/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/580/1/2008_General_Elections_in_Malaysia-_Democracy_at_Work.pdf

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