Malaysians more racial after 2008 polls, says Penang BN chief – By Clara Chooi
The Malaysian Insider | KUALA LUMPUR, 03-June-2012 — Malaysians have grown more racial since the 2008 general election, Penang Barisan Nasional (BN) chief Teng Chang Yeow has said, refuting claims that the electorate is now ready to accept non race-based politics. The Gerakan secretary-general pointed out that as a multiracial party, it had found it […]
Insight: Malaysia government losing Chinese support, putting reforms at risk
Reuters | KUALA LUMPUR, 3-June-2012 – Ethnic Chinese voters, upset over policies that favor majority Malays, have become increasingly alienated from Malaysia’s ruling coalition, raising the risk of racial polarization and a slowdown in the pace of reforms. Support for Prime Minister Najib Razak among Chinese voters plunged to 37 percent in May from 56 […]