10-15-2022, 10:35 AM
The psychology of the Malay heartland
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Many cannot understand why Najib Razak, convicted and jailed on corruption charges, remains so popular with the electorate.
Although he is now incarcerated at Kajang prison, he is still very much part of the upcoming general election (GE15), through his massive social media presence.
Whether Najib plays a major role in the elections, or becomes just a marginal sideshow, brings to the fore an issue that many leaning towards the opposition do not see.
Malay politics will be the cornerstone of the outcome of the general election. Around 40% of the 222 seats in the Dewan Rakyat can be considered to be from the Malay heartland, while some 51% of Malaysia’s population are classified as Malay.
The winner of the coming election will be the party or party grouping that best understands the Malay heartland. This is primarily Umno’s stronghold.
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Although he is now incarcerated at Kajang prison, he is still very much part of the upcoming general election (GE15), through his massive social media presence.
Whether Najib plays a major role in the elections, or becomes just a marginal sideshow, brings to the fore an issue that many leaning towards the opposition do not see.
Malay politics will be the cornerstone of the outcome of the general election. Around 40% of the 222 seats in the Dewan Rakyat can be considered to be from the Malay heartland, while some 51% of Malaysia’s population are classified as Malay.
The winner of the coming election will be the party or party grouping that best understands the Malay heartland. This is primarily Umno’s stronghold.
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