07-09-2023, 08:40 AM
Unity wave v green wave: big splash in state polls?
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GEORGE TOWN – Early predictions by political scientists and observers generally envisage that next month’s six state elections would result in the status quo being maintained, with Pakatan Harapan (PH) retaining Penang, Selangor, and Negri Sembilan.
There is also a consensus that Perikatan Nasional (PN) will remain in power in Kedah, Terengganu, and Kelantan.
A “national unity wave” will go head-on with the PAS-led right-wing “green wave” with both sides neutralising each other. However, PH may suffer some losses if voter fatigue sets in among its core supporters, who may be reluctant to make their way to polling stations.
This is the second round of major elections within some nine months, as the 15th general election (GE15) was held in November last year. The Election Commission’s stance to allow more time for campaigning will lead to an anxious period ahead for those running.
At the same time, the social media machinery has never rested since the outcome of GE15 – generating much online debate about the state of the nation’s politics.
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There is also a consensus that Perikatan Nasional (PN) will remain in power in Kedah, Terengganu, and Kelantan.
A “national unity wave” will go head-on with the PAS-led right-wing “green wave” with both sides neutralising each other. However, PH may suffer some losses if voter fatigue sets in among its core supporters, who may be reluctant to make their way to polling stations.
This is the second round of major elections within some nine months, as the 15th general election (GE15) was held in November last year. The Election Commission’s stance to allow more time for campaigning will lead to an anxious period ahead for those running.
At the same time, the social media machinery has never rested since the outcome of GE15 – generating much online debate about the state of the nation’s politics.
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