Unruly Malaysian Political Scene Could End in New Polls
With no factions able to form a government, king may call election
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By: Murray Hunter and John Berthelsen
It appears increasingly likely in Malaysia’s chaotic political situation that none of the contending forces -- the current prime minister Mahathir Mohamad, his political foe Anwar Ibrahim, or a so-far unknown representative from the opposition Barisan Nasional – will be able to corral enough votes to take control of…
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