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Malaysiakini (English)
Malaysiakini (English)
COMMENT | It is a few days before polling day in Malacca. Red, blue and the occasional yellow flags pepper the roads across Malaysia’s majestic historical gem. If it was not for the signs, flags and modestly-increased traffic, one would not believe there is an election happening. Residents are going about their everyday business, focusing on surviving, largely disconnected from the political competition. Disengagement The situation on the ground is markedly different than any other election in Malaysia. There is little excitement. Part of this is due to the Covid-19 imposed campaign SOPs that …