Malaysia's Rancid Election
Malaysia's May 5 national elections are taking place against the backdrop of the most rancid ethnic and political atmosphere since 1969, when race riots shook the nation and led to the deaths of hundreds of ethnic Malays and Chinese.
Campaigning, which technically is limited to the period after the election commission sets the date, has been going on for…
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