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VIDEO: Bridget Welsh on Malaysia’s political transformation

New Mandala - 23 May, 2018

Malaysia after GE14: transition to what?

Meredith Weiss

Barisan Nasional was in power for 60 years. How does an electoral authoritarian regime get defeated, and will similar regimes in the region follow?

14 May, 2018

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